Running Slackware Linux on ThinkPad T61

Last updated: 2010-07-05 (I'll make updates against this series of articles unscheduled, that's to say, keep them current, yeah.)

General Hardware Specifications of My ThinkPad T61, Type 6465, Model CTO

This laptop is running Kernel with version current 2.6 stable.

HardwareComponents
Status under Linux
Notes
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T9300 (2.50GHz 800MHz 6MBL2) Works No special procedure required during installation.
IBM ThinkPad 15.4 1680×1050 WSXGA+ TFT Display Works configured in Kernel parameter of boot loader for console; configured in xorg.conf for X
Intel GMA X3100 GM965 Graphics Works same as above
4GB×2=8GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz SODIMM MEMORY(2DIMMs) Works No special procedure required during installation
HITACHI HTS54252 250 GB SATA Hard Drive, 5400rpm Works use libata
Intel Corporation 82566MM Gigabit Network Connection Card Works use e1000e driver
Intel Corporation PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection Adapter Works use iwl3945 driver
UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad) Works configured in xorg.conf for X
DVD Recordable 8x Max Dual Layer, Ultrabay Slim Works I use xfburn.
Sanyo 42T4504 6 cell 56160mWh Lithium-Ion Battery Works No special procedure required during installation
Intel Corporation 82801H (ICH8 Family) HD Audio Controller Works Use snd_hda_intel driver. Supported well since kernel 2.6.24. Press the Vol-up button to remove the hardware mute!
Ricoh Co Ltd RL5c476 II CardBus Controller Haven't tested yet. No special procedure required during installation
4 in 1 Media Card Reader Works No special procedure required during installation
Integrated Bluetooth PAN Haven't tested yet. No special procedure required during installation
IBM ThinkPad 2504 Advanced Mini-dock Works No special procedure required during installation

Installation of Slackware Linux (in Simplified Chinese)

Setting up additional features for Slackware Linux

Here are just a few references for Slackware linux on Thinkpad T61. For other general issues on linux, IRC, maillists, and search engines are your friends. Good Luck.

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