Asus F3Jc
Created by: Bill Giannikos,Last modification on Wed 22 of Aug, 2007 [07:30 UTC]by Anonymous
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 F3Jc laptop. The F3Jc is a low cost laptop but still has some decent specifications. Linux compatibility is a bit hit and miss at the moment.Editing This Page
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| Processor | Intel Core Duo T2250 1.73GHz | |
| Screen | 15.4" WXGA | |
| RAM | 1GB | |
| HDD | 80GB | |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW | |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce Go 7300 | |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Ethernet, Intel 3945 802.11g Wireless, Bluetooth | |
| Other | 4 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 | Yes | |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| SD Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | Yes | |
Notes
NVIDIA has a set of driver which provide 3D support for the NVIDIA GeForce Go 7300. You will need to install these drivers for 3D support. You may like to see our Configuring a nVidia graphics chip howto.ALSA version 1.0.14rc1 or greater is required for the audio to work on the Asus F3Jc. At this time no distribution includes this so you will need to install it manually.
The r1000 driver is required for the network controller on the Asus F3Jc to function. Since this is a proprietary driver not many Linux distributions include it so manual installation is necessary. You can obtain this driver from Realtek's site. Work is being done in kernel version 2.6.19 which should provide support for this as well.
Related Resources
Preparing your laptop for LinuxConfiguring a nVidia graphics chip
Configuring the audio
Configuring the ipw3945 driver for the Intel 3945ABG wireless controller
Increasing battery life
Summary
A bit of configuration work is required for the Asus F3Jc so it may be a difficult laptop to deal with for beginners. Future kernel releases should make this easier eventually.Have you installed Linux on this laptop? If so how about leaving a comment about your success in the comments section below.
Comments
... the integrated webcam will work if you pull the latest driver from http://syntekdriver.sourceforge.net/ (via SVN).
Be sure to change line 63 from:
static int default_vflip = -1;
to
static int default_vflip = 1;
If you don't do this, your image will be flipped as if you are upside down.
(above patch was required for Rev. 52 - may not be necessary for later revisions)
Thanks Bill
F3JC with CAD
Haven't had great deal of luck with Linux in the past and reading forums it sounds like this might be difficult at the moment.
Can anyone help? Recommended distros and CAD programmes...
Thanks
Re: F3JC with CAD
I have no idea about CAD.