Asus A7F
Created by: Bill Giannikos,Last modification on Mon 13 of Aug, 2007 [07:06 UTC]by Bill Giannikos
This guide is intended to provide you details on how well this laptop works with Linux and which drivers you need to configure. For details on how to actually install and configure the required drivers have a look at our guides section for distribution specific instructions.
Introduction
This is a guide to running Linux with the Asus A7F laptop. This laptop has a nice big screen with a decent set of specifications. Its support under Linux is great.Editing This Page
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| Processor | Intel Core Duo T2300 1.66GHz | |
| Screen | 17" WXGA+ | |
| RAM | 1GB | |
| HDD | 100GB | |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW | |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 | |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Ethernet, Intel 3945 802.11g Wireless, Bluetooth | |
| Other | 5 x USB2.0, 1 x Firewire, Webcam | |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | |
| Sound | Yes | Use the snd-hda-intel driver |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | Use ipw3945 driver |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| SD Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | No | Drivers under development |
Notes
The default resolution of this notebook is 1440x900 but due to how the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 works selecting this resolution may not be possible. To fix this you will need to use the 915resolution program. You may like to have a look at our Configuring the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 & 950 article for details.The multimedia buttons are not currently functioning.
Related Resources
Preparing your laptop for LinuxConfiguring the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 & 950
Configuring the ipw3945 driver for the Intel 3945ABG wireless controller
Increasing battery life
Summary
Apart for the need to use 915resolution the Asus A7F work really well under Linux. The big screen is well supported and looks great as well.Have you installed Linux on this laptop? If so how about leaving a comment about your success in the comments section below.
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