BenQ Joybook P52EG

Introduction

This is a guide to running Linux with the BenQ Joybook P52EG.

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	BenQ Joybook P52EG
Processor	Sempron 3200+
Screen	15.4” WXGA 1280 x 800
RAM	512MB or 1GB
HDD	80GB or 100GB
Optical Drive	DVD+/-RW Super Multi (DL)
Graphics	Radeon X1600 256 MB
Network	RTL8168/8111 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC,Atheros AR5006EG

Linux Compatibility

Device	Compatibility	Comments
Processor	Yes	Power management works
Screen	Yes	S-Video and D-Sub also works
HDD	Yes	temperatures also works
Optical Drive	Yes
Graphics	Yes	Power management works
Sound	Partial	Problems with headphones
Ethernet	Yes
Wireless	Yes	you cant turn it on/off with the inbuild buttons
Bluetooth	Not Tested	Laptop doesn't have bluetooth
56K Modem	Not Tested
USB	Yes
Firewire	Not Tested
Card Reader	Not Tested
ExpressCard Slot	Not Tested
Camera	Not Tested	Laptop doesn't have camera