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Asus F52A
Introduction
This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Asus F52A laptop.
This page is just for discussing using Linux on the Asus F52A. For a general discussion about this laptop you can visit the Asus F52A page on LapWik.
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Specifications
For full specifications see the Asus F52A specifications page.
| Name | Asus F52A |
| Processor | Intel Core2 Duo Processor P8600/P8400 : 2.4 GHz - 2.26 GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 3MB On-Die L2 Cache |
| Screen | 15.6” HD (1366×768) Color-Shine (Glare-type) |
| Graphics | Intel GMA X4500MHD |
| RAM | Up to 4GB |
| HDD | 250GB to 500GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD Super Multi |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Integrated 802.11 b/g/n |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works | |
| Screen | Works | |
| HDD | Works | |
| Optical Drive | Works | |
| Graphics | Works | |
| Sound | Partial | Headphones do not work, likely an ALSA update will fix this. |
| Ethernet | Works | |
| Wireless | Works | |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| USB | Works | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | Not Working | Image is flipped upside down, maybe a driver update will fix this. |
Notes
The small issues with this laptop should be fixed in newer Linux kernels.
Summary
There are currently a few issues with the Asus F52A. Hopefully these will be fixed in the future.
Discussion
Pretty much everything works out of the box for Gnome Ubuntu 9.10+, Linux Mint and Fedora. Haven't checked good enough with KDE. What does not work is:
1. Audio won't work for headphones and mic. Even if you plug the headphones the main speakers won't mute and there'll be nothing in headphones.
Workaround - in the file ”/etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base.conf” add “options snd-hda-intel model=dell-vostro” (instead of “dell-vostro” “ideapad” works as well; also there's option with “xolaptop” or something, sorry, I've forgot).
2. The webcam is usually flipped, e.g. the picture is upside-down. For Windows the manufacturer provides a driver. As for Linux a good person named Hans de Goede provides a solution. Just google it.