Lenovo Thinkpad T61

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1. Hardware information

Machine Type: 8898, 7660 Intel Graphics

Machine Type: 7664, 6460 Nvidia Graphics

1.1. Standard Features

• One of the following processors:
  • Intel Core 2 Duo (Merom) 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.4 GHz 800MHz FSB CPU
• One of the following graphics adapters:
  • Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
  • nVidia Quadro NVS 140m (128MB, 256MB, or 512MB)
• One of the following displays:
  • 14.1" TFT with 1280x800 (WXGA) resolution
  • 14.1" TFT with 1440x900 (WXGA+) resolution
  • 14.1" TFT with 1024x768 (XGA) resolution
  • 14.1" TFT with 1400x1050 (SXGA+) resolution
  • 15.4" TFT with 1280x800 (WXGA) resolution
  • 15.4" TFT with 1680x1050 (WSXGA+) resolution
• 512 MB or 1 GB PC2-5300 memory standard upgradable to 4 GB
• 60, 80, 100, 120 or 160GB 5400RPM SATA HDD (100GB available in 7200RPM, 160Go available with encryption)
  • Full Disk Encryption (FDE) Available on some models
• AD1984 HD Audio controller
• Intel Gigabit Ethernet Controller

• UltraBay Slim with one of the following:

  • UltraBay Slim DVD-ROM Drive

  • UltraBay Slim CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo II Drive

  • UltraBay Slim Super Multi-Burner Drive

• MiniPCI Express slot 1 with one of the following:
  • None (empty)
  • Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Mini-PCI Express Adapter
  • Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Mini-PCI Express Adapter

  • ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini Express Adapter

  • ThinkPad 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini Express Adapter

• MiniPCI Express slot 2 with one of the following:
  • None (empty)
  • Verizon 1xEV-DO WWAN (It seems to be a Sierra Wireless MC5720 Modem)
  • Cingular HSDPA WWAN (Sierra Wireless MC8775)
  • Intel® Turbo Memory hard drive cache

• 1 CardBus slot (Type 2)

• 1 Slot with one of the following:
  • !ExpressCard/54 slot
  • Lenovo Integrated Smart Card Reader
  • 4-in-1 Memory reader
• IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0
• IBM Active Protection System
• Integrated Fingerprint Reader on select models
• Bluetooth on select models

• UltraNav (TrackPoint / Touchpad combo)

• IEEE1394 Firewire on select models
• Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) on select models
• Centrino Pro on select models

2. CentOS-5

2.1. Installation

I had no problems during the text installation process from netinstall CD.

2.2. Post-installation notes

2.2.1. Wireless Network

The integrated Wireless NIC (Intel Corporation PRO/Wireless 4965 AG or AGN Network Connection) works out of the box with the included kernel-module. For easy configuration install and activate NetworkManager.

2.3. Issues

X11 did not work at all so I installed the Nvidia drivers from ww.nvidia.com. The install and configuration went fine and X11 works now.

2.3.1. Hibernate/suspend issues

Resume from hibernation state gives me a black screen.

2.4. Models tested

6460-8SG

3. Links

• Thinkpad T61

  • ThinkWiki Thinkpad T61