Asus F3Jr
Created by: Bill Giannikos,Last modification on Mon 13 of Aug, 2007 [07:57 UTC]
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.
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Introduction
This is a guide to running Linux with the Asus F3Jr laptop. This laptop is powerful laptop with some nice specifications. Linux is well supported here.Editing This Page
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| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 2.0GHz | |
| Screen | 15.4" WXGA | |
| RAM | 2GB | |
| HDD | 120GB | |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW | |
| Graphics | ATI Mobility Radeon x2300 | |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Ethernet, Intel 3945 802.11g Wireless, Bluetooth | |
| Other | 4 x USB2.0, 1 x Firewire | |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| HDD | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | See notes |
| Sound | Yes | Use the snd-hda-intel driver |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | Use the ipw3945 driver |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| SD Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| PCMCIA | Not Tested | |
| Fingerprint Reader | Not Tested | |
Notes
The Mobility Radeon x2300 in the F3Jr is not yet supported by Linux so you will need to use the proprietary fglrx driver from ATI. For installation instructions view our Configuring an ATI graphics chip guide.Related Resources
Preparing your laptop for LinuxConfiguring an ATI graphics chip
Configuring the ipw3945 driver for the Intel 3945ABG wireless controller
Increasing battery life
Summary
Some fiddling was required to get the display on the F3Jr working under Linux but after this is done the F3Jr works very 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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