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Asus F9S

Created by: Bill Giannikos,Last modification on Tue 29 of Apr, 2008 [05:06 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 F9S laptop.

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Specifications

NameAsus F9S
ProcessorIntel Core 2 Duo T7250 2.0GHz
Screen12.1" WXGA Widescreen
RAM2GB
HDD160GB
Optical DriveDVD+-RW
GraphicsNvidia Geforce 8400M
NetworkEthernet, Intel 4965 802.11abg, Bluetooth

Linux Compatibility

DeviceCompatibilityComments
ProcessorYes
ScreenYes
HDDYes
Optical DriveYes
GraphicsYes
SoundYesSee below
EthernetYes
WirelessYesUse the 4965 Driver
BluetoothNot Tested
ModemNot Tested
USBYes
Card ReaderYes
ExpressCard SlotNot Tested
Fingerprint ReaderNot Tested
WebcamYes

Notes

You will need to use the proprietary NVIDIA driver to get 3D support from the Geforce 8400M. The open source 'nv' driver only supports 2D.

I believe no current Linux distribution properly supports the sound controller in the Asus F9S. You will need to update to the latest version of ALSA (at least version 1.0.16rc1) for sound to work.(EDIT: simply add "options snd-hda-intel model=lenovo" minus the "" to /etc/modprobe.conf to get working audio input/output, warning though make sure your microphone volume is set to low as you may get a really high pitched squeal from having it set too high.)

On some distributions (notably Ubuntu 7.10), you will need to update to the latest version of the iwl4965 driver or you may get random wireless dropouts.

Summary

Unfortunately the Asus F9S isn't the easiest laptop to use with Linux. The major issue with sound can be a problem for many people. However driver support has improved in the development versions of ALSA and iwl4965 so hopefully soon to be release distribution will work much better.


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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ASUS F9S linux

by James Carthew, Tuesday 29 of April, 2008 [05:09:15 UTC]
I use an Asus F9S with windows and linux. I found linux has solid driver support. The only thing that's a bit dodgy is the wireless support which as far as I know the iwl4965 guys are working on.

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Asus F9S : other processor

by Alexandre Balavas, Tuesday 11 of March, 2008 [13:15:18 UTC]
my Asus F9S have Intel Core Duo T7500 2,2 ghz, which have native virtualization support for XEN

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in order compile the latest alsa-driver

by Alexandre Balavas, Tuesday 11 of March, 2008 [13:11:08 UTC]
follow the link
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=606588
in order have the procedure to proper compile the latest alsa-driver ( 1.0.16 )

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Re: in order compile the latest alsa-driver

by Bill Giannikos, Tuesday 11 of March, 2008 [13:55:34 UTC]
You can also view the guides here (click the Guides option in title bar up top) for details in installing the alsa drivers on a number of distributions.

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