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Asus W5F
Introduction
This is a guide to running Linux with the Asus W5F laptop, model W5FT23SM58PG. The W5F is another small laptop from Asus with a middle level set of specifications. The Linux support on the W5F is good with only some slight configuration work required.
This guide is intended to provide you details on how well this laptop works with Linux and which modules you need to configure. For details on how to actually install and configure the required modules have a look at our guides section for distribution specific instructions.
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Specifications
| Name | Asus W5F |
| Processor | Intel Core Duo T2300 1.66GHz(T2400 1.8GHz) |
| Screen | 12.1” |
| RAM | 512MB |
| HDD | 80GB |
| Optical Drive | Double Layer DVD+-RW |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 |
| Network | 10/100 Ethernet, Intel 3945ABG 802.11g Wireless, Bluetooth |
| Other | 3 x USB2.0, 1 x Firewire, Webcam |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | |
| Sound | Yes | Use snd-hda-intel module |
| Ethernet | Yes | Use 8139 module |
| Wireless | Yes | Use ipw3945 module |
| Bluetooth | Yes | |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| Card Reader | Yes | |
| Express Card | Not Tested | |
| Camera | No | No Linux drivers |
Notes
The native resolution of Asus W5F's screen is 1280×800. However due to the how the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 functions this resolution might not be usable. For details about this you can view our Configuring the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 & 950 guide.
Summary
Apart from the extra step for the graphics card, the Asus W5F laptop is easy to configure for Linux and works well.
Discussion
w5f with opensuse
i'm running opensuse 11 kd4 and it works great. Screen is OK, Camera too.
I could not find drivers suitable to fit with volume and other hotkeys.
cheers
francesco
i installed the latest Ubuntu on here. I'm trying to get my webcam working. Was wondering if you have any idea? Nothing seems to work..