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= Operating system installation =
= Operating system installation =
In the Windows 8 preferences, configure the power button to really turn off the machine (as opposed to suspend). In the BIOS, activate CSM instead of UEFI.


== Network ==
== Network ==

Revision as of 18:40, 14 November 2014

The 17" Toshiba Qosmio X70 laptop is used to control the iCub robot.

Note: this laptop replaces Chico3, which was used during 2009-2014.

Specifications

  • processor: 4 x i7-4700MQ @ 2.40-3.40 GHz
  • memory: 32GB
  • graphics card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 770M with CUDA and 3072MB of memory; onboard card HD 4600

Setup

Ubuntu LTS Desktop, 64-bit. Computer name: icub-laptop.

Operating system installation

In the Windows 8 preferences, configure the power button to really turn off the machine (as opposed to suspend). In the BIOS, activate CSM instead of UEFI.

Network

Additional software

Nvidia graphics card

YARP and iCub

Customization

Passwordless connection to other machines