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Fujitsu Amilo Pa3515
Introduction
This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Fujitsu Amilo Pa3515 laptop.
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Specifications
For full specifications see the Fujitsu Amilo Pa3515 specifications page.
| Name | Fujitsu Amilo Pa3515 |
| Processor | AMD Turion X2 Ultra Dual-Core Processor ZM-86/ZM-82/ZM-80: 2.4GHz - 2.1GHz, 2MB On-Die L2 Cache AMD Turion X2 Dual-Core Processor RM72/RM70: 2.1GHz - 2.0GHz, 1MB On-Die L2 Cache AMD Sempron Processor SL42/SL40: 2.1GHz - 2.0GHz, 1MB On-Die L2 Cache AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core Processor QL-62/QL60, 2.0 GHz - 1.9GHz, 1MB On-Die L2 Cache |
| Screen | Monitor Size and resolutions 15.4” WXGA (1280 x 800) |
| Graphics | ATI Radeon HD 3200 |
| RAM | Up to 4GB |
| HDD | 160GB to 500GB - 5400rpm |
| Optical Drive | DVD Super Multi |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Optional, 802.11b/g |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works | Tested with 32-bit Ubuntu |
| Screen | Works | |
| HDD | Works | |
| Optical Drive | Not Tested | |
| Graphics | Works | |
| Sound | Works | |
| Ethernet | Works | |
| Wireless | Works, needs adjustment | Does not work at first, hard-blocking problem. See below for solution. |
| USB | Works | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | Works | Tested with Skype on Ubuntu |
Notes
Currently, Ubuntu 11.04 (Natty Narwhal) does not have support for the special keys on Amilo Pa3515. (See a bug report here: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/296663 )
Wireless does not work at first, due to a problem with hard-blocking the wireless. To solve this, add the following lines to your /etc/rc.local
############################
sudo rmmod -f ath5k
sudo rfkill unblock all
sudo modprobe ath5k
############################
Summary
Overall, the laptop works with minor issues. I would suggest attempting to use it if you already have a bit of hands-on experience with linux, and some tolerance for problems.
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