This is a template for a future guide to running Linux with the Toshiba Satellite Pro L500 laptop with the Intel Core 2 processor. For whatever reason Toshiba has released this model with the same name as the newer i3/i5 models, despite the fact that internally these are totally different. See this guide for coverage of the Intel Core 2 models.
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For full specifications see the Toshiba Satellite Pro L500 specifications page.
| Name | Toshiba Satellite Pro L500 |
| Processor | Intel Core2 Duo Processor T6670: 2.2 GHz, 800MHz FSB, 2 MB On-Die L2 cache |
| Screen | 15.6” WXGA (1366×768) |
| Graphics | Mobile Intel GMA 4500MHD |
| RAM | Up to 8GB |
| HDD | 320GB - 5400rpm |
| Optical Drive | DVD Super Multi |
| Network | 10/100 802.11b/g/n |
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| HDD | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | Intel i915 works well |
| Sound | Yes | |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | External driver | Needs the rtl8192se_linux driver from the realtek site |
| Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | Yes |
Not all of the fn- keys are recognized by linux. They do not generate any events (acpi or input), and probably need a system specific driver. Tested with 2.6.33 kernel.
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Discussion
Everything works fine except the fn keys and wireless - using Linux Mint 9…