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=== ThinkPad Z61t ===
 
=== ThinkPad Z61t ===
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This pages gives an overview of all ThinkPad Z61t related topics.
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This page gives an overview of the ThinkPad Z61t.
 
==== Standard Features ====
 
==== Standard Features ====
 
* One of the following processors:
 
* One of the following processors:
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** [[Intel Core 2 Duo (Merom)]] 1.66, 1.83, 2.0, or 2.16 GHz CPU
 
** [[Intel Core Duo (Yonah)]] 1.66, 1.83 or 2.0 GHz CPU
 
** [[Intel Core Duo (Yonah)]] 1.66, 1.83 or 2.0 GHz CPU
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** [[Intel Core Solo (Yonah)]] 1.66 GHz CPU
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** [[Intel Core Solo (Yonah)]] 1.66 or 1.83 GHz CPU
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** [[Intel Celeron M]] 410 (1.46GHz), 420 (1.6GHz), 430 (1.73GHz)
 
* One of the following graphics adapters:
 
* One of the following graphics adapters:
 
** [[Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950]]
 
** [[Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950]]
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** 14.1" widescreen TFT display with 1280x800 resolution
 
** 14.1" widescreen TFT display with 1280x800 resolution
 
** 14.1" widescreen TFT display with 1440x900 resolution
 
** 14.1" widescreen TFT display with 1440x900 resolution
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* 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB [[PC2-5300]] memory standard upgradeable to 3 GB (2 slots)
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* Intel HD Audio with [[AD1981HD]] codec
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* [[UltraBay|UltraBay Slim]] with one of the following:
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** DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo
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** DVD±RW DL [DVD burner / Super Multi-Burner (40Y8623)]
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* [[MiniPCI slot]] with one of the following:
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** [[Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Mini-PCI Express Adapter]]
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** [[ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini Express Adapter]]
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* [[MiniPCI Express slot]]
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* [[Embedded Security Subsystem|Trusted Computing Group TPM 1.2]]
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* [[UltraNav]]
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* [[Firewire Port|Firewire 400]] (IEEE1394a)
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* 4-in-1 digital media reader ([[SD Card slot|MultiMedia Card]], [[MS Card slot|MemoryStick]], [[SD Card slot|SD]])
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* [[CardBus slot]] (Type 2)
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* [[ExpressCard slot|ExpressCard/54 slot]] (note: there is at least one variant which only has cardbus, the two might be optional features (you can have either, not both). the lenovo website doesn't mention ExpressCard at all for this model.)
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==== Optional Features ====
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* [[Integrated Fingerprint Reader]]
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* Bluetooth adapter
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* 0.3MP [[Integrated camera]]
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** [[Sierra Wireless MC5720|Verizon 1xEV-DO WWAN Adapter]]
  
 
==== Weight & Dimensions ====
 
==== Weight & Dimensions ====
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These may vary depending on exact specifications
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For a system with a 14.1" widescreen display:
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...
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* Width: 334 mm (13.1 in)
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* Depth: 228 mm (9.0 in)
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* Height: 26.6 to 30.9 mm (1.05 to 1.22 in)
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* Configured system weight:
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** With black top cover, seven-cell battery, and travel bezel: 2.05 kg (4.53 lb)
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** With titanium top cover, seven-cell battery, and travel bezel: 2.16 kg (4.77 lb)
 
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==== Linux ====
 
==== Linux ====
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Most of the laptop features are current supported by Linux, kernel 2.6.17+ recommened.
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Most of the laptop features are currently supported by Linux.  Kernel versions 2.6.17 and later are recommended.
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==== Hardware support ====
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===== Sound =====
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Sound works with the snd-hda-intel module in the Linux kernel. Be aware that '''disabling the modem''' in the BIOS may '''break''' sound.
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===== Cooling Fan Control =====
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There is [http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/forum.php?thread_name=2709df680707230123u43f71ab4uaf2b46d206e0a65b%40mail.gmail.com&forum_name=ibm-acpi-devel some controversy] concerning whether the latest BIOS (and possibly earlier versions, too), when left in "auto" mode, allows the CPU core temperature to rise too high before spinning up the CPU cooling fan.  Concerned users recommend installing a [http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/How_to_control_fan_speed#Automated_control_scripts script controlling fan speed] to mitigate the risks of overheating.
  
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===== Hardware support =====
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===== Virtualization =====
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Sound works fine with the snd-hda-intel module in the Linux kernel. Be aware that '''disabling modem''' in BIOS '''breaks''' sound.
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[[Intel Core Duo (Yonah)]] and [[Intel Core 2 Duo (Merom)]] supports Intel VT-x.  However, earlier versions of the Z61t BIOS [http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=31049 disable it]. You must update your system's BIOS to Version 7FETA0WW (2.18) or later to take advantage of virtualization.  Also, you must enter the BIOS configuration menus and explicitly enable the feature.
  
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'''Virtualization''': [[[[Intel_Core_Duo_(Yonah)]]]] supports Intel VT-x, but Z61t BIOS [http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=31049 disables it], rendering laptop unusable for [http://kvm.sf.net KVM] or Xen with unmodified guests. Avoid this model if you care about fully expoiting CPU features.
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See the [[BIOS_Upgrade|BIOS Upgrade]] page for details on updating your BIOS.
  
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====== IRDA ======
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===== IRDA =====
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Make sure you either explicitly enable or disable the IRDA functionality in the bios (instead of having it be enabled but off) otherwise the kernel IRDA drive will OOPs. Other then that it works fine.
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Make sure you either explicitly enable or disable the IRDA functionality in the BIOS (instead of having it be enabled but off).  Otherwise the kernel IRDA driver will OOPS. Other than that it works fine.
  
 
===== Graphics =====
 
===== Graphics =====
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915resolution.
 
915resolution.
  
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For Ubuntu Gusty (7.1) Distribution
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Intel 945GM chipset works right out of the installation.
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The driver is Intel Experimental Modesetting Driver
  
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====== 3-in-1 card reader ======
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===== 3-in-1 card reader =====
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In order to get the card reader you need kernel 2.6.17+ with the sdhci modules. Also you will need the open-source [http://developer.berlios.de/projects/tifmxx tifm] driver. The current version 0.5.0 produces oopes on the z61t on umount; however, the [http://svn.berlios.de/wsvn/tifmxx/trunk/driver/?rev=0&sc=0 SVN] version aviable works fine.
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Support for the built-in memory card reader is provided by the [[tifm]] drivers.
  
 
===== ACPI =====
 
===== ACPI =====
 
====== Suspend ======
 
====== Suspend ======
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* As of kernel 2.6.17 suspend works, with one gotya that the SATA controller is set to compatibility mode in the BIOS (instead of AHCI mode). This is due to the fact that the kernel dosen't eaxactly suport suspend/resumue in the AHCI driver yet, and the AHCI module fails to turn the hard drives back on at resume time.
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As of kernel 2.6.17, suspend works, with the caveat that the SATA controller is set to compatibility mode in the BIOS (instead of AHCI mode). This is due to the fact that the kernel dosen't exactly support suspend/resume in the AHCI driver yet, and the AHCI module fails to turn the hard drives back on at resume time.
  
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*Patches for AHCI suspend are aviable at the following urls:
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Patches for AHCI suspend are aviable at the following urls:
 
[http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=linux-ide&m=114958999517565&w=2 Description]
 
[http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=linux-ide&m=114958999517565&w=2 Description]
 
[http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=linux-ide&m=114958968123198&w=2 Patch 1]
 
[http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=linux-ide&m=114958968123198&w=2 Patch 1]
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[http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=linux-ide&m=114958984425521&w=2 Patch 6]
 
[http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=linux-ide&m=114958984425521&w=2 Patch 6]
  
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* Notes:
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Kernels after 2.6.18 or so appear to work.  In particular, in the Ubuntu 7.1 distribution, suspend with SATA in AHCI mode works fine.
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Make sure you remove a couple modules on suspend: ipw3945 (if your have intel wireless) also the sdhci and tifm (3 in 1 card reader modules), otherwide the laptop may not goto sleep and/or wakeup properly.
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===== Problems with Drivers =====
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Certain driver modules are known to exhibit problems on suspend.  These are:
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* ipw3945: Intel wireless driver.
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* sdhci: SD host controller interface driver.
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* [[tifm]]: Memory card reader driver.
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Depending on which combination of kernel and driver versions you're using, the above drivers may cause you problems.  These drivers should be unloaded prior to suspend or your system may hang, requiring a power-cycle.
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For Ubuntu 7.1
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suspend resumes fine for ipw3945 and sdhci driver.  Unsure about tifm driver.
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However, tracker (indexing) program use higher than expected cpu resource after resume.
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Disable tracker fixes this issue.
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[[Category:Z Series]]
 
[[Category:Z Series]]

Latest revision as of 04:50, 22 August 2012

ThinkPad Z61t

This page gives an overview of the ThinkPad Z61t.

Standard Features

Optional Features

Weight & Dimensions

For a system with a 14.1" widescreen display:

  • Width: 334 mm (13.1 in)
  • Depth: 228 mm (9.0 in)
  • Height: 26.6 to 30.9 mm (1.05 to 1.22 in)
  • Configured system weight:
    • With black top cover, seven-cell battery, and travel bezel: 2.05 kg (4.53 lb)
    • With titanium top cover, seven-cell battery, and travel bezel: 2.16 kg (4.77 lb)

ThinkPad Z61t

Reviews

Linux

Most of the laptop features are currently supported by Linux. Kernel versions 2.6.17 and later are recommended.

Hardware support

Sound

Sound works with the snd-hda-intel module in the Linux kernel. Be aware that disabling the modem in the BIOS may break sound.

Cooling Fan Control

There is some controversy concerning whether the latest BIOS (and possibly earlier versions, too), when left in "auto" mode, allows the CPU core temperature to rise too high before spinning up the CPU cooling fan. Concerned users recommend installing a script controlling fan speed to mitigate the risks of overheating.

Virtualization

Intel Core Duo (Yonah) and Intel Core 2 Duo (Merom) supports Intel VT-x. However, earlier versions of the Z61t BIOS disable it. You must update your system's BIOS to Version 7FETA0WW (2.18) or later to take advantage of virtualization. Also, you must enter the BIOS configuration menus and explicitly enable the feature.

See the BIOS Upgrade page for details on updating your BIOS.

IRDA

Make sure you either explicitly enable or disable the IRDA functionality in the BIOS (instead of having it be enabled but off). Otherwise the kernel IRDA driver will OOPS. Other than that it works fine.

Graphics

Requires xorg-x11 >= 7.1
xf86-video-i810(xorg i810 driver) >= 1.7.0
915resolution.

For Ubuntu Gusty (7.1) Distribution Intel 945GM chipset works right out of the installation. The driver is Intel Experimental Modesetting Driver

3-in-1 card reader

Support for the built-in memory card reader is provided by the tifm drivers.

ACPI
Suspend

As of kernel 2.6.17, suspend works, with the caveat that the SATA controller is set to compatibility mode in the BIOS (instead of AHCI mode). This is due to the fact that the kernel dosen't exactly support suspend/resume in the AHCI driver yet, and the AHCI module fails to turn the hard drives back on at resume time.

Patches for AHCI suspend are aviable at the following urls: Description Patch 1 Patch 2 Patch 3 Patch 4 Patch 5 Patch 6

Kernels after 2.6.18 or so appear to work. In particular, in the Ubuntu 7.1 distribution, suspend with SATA in AHCI mode works fine.

Problems with Drivers

Certain driver modules are known to exhibit problems on suspend. These are:

  • ipw3945: Intel wireless driver.
  • sdhci: SD host controller interface driver.
  • tifm: Memory card reader driver.

Depending on which combination of kernel and driver versions you're using, the above drivers may cause you problems. These drivers should be unloaded prior to suspend or your system may hang, requiring a power-cycle.

For Ubuntu 7.1 suspend resumes fine for ipw3945 and sdhci driver. Unsure about tifm driver. However, tracker (indexing) program use higher than expected cpu resource after resume. Disable tracker fixes this issue.

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