Asus F3JV
Created by: Bill Giannikos,Last modification on Mon 13 of Aug, 2007 [07:56 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.
Authors
Bill Giannikos (bill2 at giannikos.com.au)Mark Cosham (mark at yewnique.com)
Introduction
This is a guide to running Linux with the Asus F3JV laptop. The F3JV has some impressive specifications.Editing This Page
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| Processor | Intel Core Duo T7200 2.0Ghz | |
| Screen | 15.4" WSXGA+ | |
| RAM | 1GB | |
| HDD | 120GB | |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW | |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce Go 7600 | |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Ethernet, Intel 3945 802.11g Wireless, Bluetooth | |
| Video Out | DVI-D, VGA (D-Sub), S-Video out | |
| 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 | |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | Use the ipw3945 driver |
| Bluetooth | No | No drivers currently available |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| Express Card Slot | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | No | No drivers currently available |
Notes
For the graphics chip you can use both the open source nv driver and Nvidia's proprietary one. For installation instructions, you can view our Configuring a nVidia graphics chip guide. For 3D support, you will need the proprietary driver. Some older versions of X may not have support for the Nvidia GeForce Go 7600, in this case you will need to use the proprietary driver.Related Resources
Preparing your laptop for LinuxConfiguring a nVidia graphics chip
Configuring the ipw3945 driver for the Intel 3945ABG wireless controller
Increasing battery life
Summary
There were no problems getting it working. With older Linux distributions the graphics card and sound card may not be supported, so it is recommended a current distribution is used.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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