This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Intel based Toshiba Satellite U400-U405 laptop.
This guide is intended to provide you details on how well this laptop works with Linux and which modules you need to configure. For details on how to actually install and configure the required modules have a look at our guides section for distribution specific instructions.
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| Name | Toshiba Satellite U400-U405 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo |
| Screen | 13.3” WXGA Widescreen |
| RAM | 3GB |
| HDD | 250GB to 320GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 |
| Network | Ethernet, Intel 3945ABG 802.11abg or Intel 4965AGN 802.11abgn, bluetooth |
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Tested | OK! |
| Screen | Tested | OK! |
| HDD | Tested | OK! |
| Optical Drive | Tested | OK! |
| Graphics | Tested | OK! |
| Sound | Tested | OK! |
| Ethernet | Tested | OK! |
| Wireless | Tested | OK! |
| Bluetooth | Tested | Problems! |
| 56K Modem | Tested | OK! |
| USB | Tested | OK! |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| Card Reader | Tested | OK! |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested | |
| Fingerprint Reader | Tested | OK! |
| Camera | Not Tested | OK! |
You can enter any specific notes with running Linux on the Toshiba Satellite U400-U405 here.
I couldn´t make the bluetooth work its activate over software no key or button to activate it. fn keys not working for the on and off wireless devices.
You can enter a summary of how well the Toshiba Satellite U400-U405 works with Linux here.
Everything else works just fine no problems with drivers nothing it was tested on ubuntu 8.04 and 8.10.
Discussion
Maybe Bluetooth will work with omnibook module - see Portege M800 on this site.
Bluetooth is not working on Ubuntu 8.04 and 8.10
if somebody know how to make it work please let me know!
thanks!
Toshiba Satellite Pro U400 Bluetooth
I've got fixed it on my laptop.
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=316358
http://www.eoinmurphy.org/2009/01/10/omnibook-kernel-module/