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This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Dell Inspiron 17 - 3721 laptop. If you have the Dell Inspiron 17 - 3721 and are running Linux on it please consider editing this page or adding a comment below with your compatibility details. By contributing you will help other people running this laptop or trying to make a decision on whether to buy it or not.
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For full specifications see the Dell Inspiron 17 - 3721 specifications page.
| Name | Dell Inspiron 17 - 3721 |
| Processor | 3rd Generation Intel Core i3-3217U processor (3M Cache, 1.8 GHz) 3rd Generation Intel Core i3-3227U processor (3M Cache, 1.9 GHz) 3rd Generation Intel Core i5-3337U processor (3M Cache, up to 2.7 GHz) |
| Screen | 17.3” 1600×900 Widescreen |
| RAM | Up to 8GB |
| HDD | Up to 750GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
| Network | 10/100 Ethernet Dell Wireless 1703 802.11b/g/n |
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works | |
| Screen | Works | |
| HDD | Works | |
| Optical Drive | Works | |
| Graphics Chip | Works | |
| HDMI Out | Not Tested | |
| Sound | Works | |
| Bulti-in Microphone | Not Tested | |
| Headphone Jack | Not Tested | |
| Microphone Jack | Not Tested | |
| Ethernet | Works | |
| Wireless | Works | |
| Bluetooth | Not Working | |
| USB | Works | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | Not Tested | |
| Touch Pad | Works | |
| Suspend/Resume | Works |
Apart from the Bluetooth issue, the Dell Inspiron 17 - 3721 works well with Linux.
Discussion
Make sure to have installed the A06 BIOS to avoid a running fan issue. Bluetooth not working