Asus R1F
Created by: Bill Giannikos,Last modification on Tue 26 of Feb, 2008 [14:38 UTC]by Jose
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)Introduction
This is a guide to running Linux with the Asus R1F laptop. This is a small but still very powerful laptop. The audio system does not currently work with Linux.Editing This Page
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| Name | Asus R1F | |
| Processor | Intel Core Duo T7200 2.0Ghz | |
| Screen | 13.3" WXGA | |
| RAM | 1GB | |
| HDD | 120GB | |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW | |
| Graphics | Intel 945GM | |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Ethernet, Intel 3945 802.11g Wireless, Bluetooth | |
| Other | 3 x USB2.0, 1 x FireWire, Fingerprint Reader | |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | |
| Sound | Yes | OpenSuse 10.2/10.3 |
| Yes (Kubuntu 7.0.4) & (Fedora 7) | ||
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | Use the ipw3945 driver |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | Yes (Kubuntu 7.0.4) |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| Express Card Slot | Not Tested | |
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Fedora 7 (thinkfinger) |
| SD Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| Tablet | No | |
Notes
As default the native screen resolution of this notebook is 1280x800, however due to the way the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 functions this resolution would not be usable right away. To get it working you will need to install the 915resolution program and type in:915resolution 3c 1280 800
This will then allow you to use the native 1280x800 resolution. However this setting will be forgotten after each boot so you will need a way to automatically run this command at every boot. Fortunately most Linux distributions come with the 915resolution program and include a simple way of achieving this. You can view our Configuring the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 & 950 guide for more information.
Currently the audio system in this laptop is not fully supported under Linux. With the latest development ALSA drivers the sounds does appear to function but the volume control does not work nor is there any sounds out of the headphone jack.
The tablet does not seem to behave as intended. It seems to function more like a mouse than a proper tablet.
Related Resources
Preparing your laptop for LinuxConfiguring the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 & 950
Configuring the audio
Configuring the ipw3945 driver for the Intel 3945ABG wireless controller
Increasing battery life
Summary
Unfortunately with the issues listed above the Asus R1F is not a good laptop to use under Linux. If/when the drivers improve for both the audio and the tablet then this will be an excellent laptop. As of now this laptop is not recomended as a tablet pc, more like a regular laptop.Have you installed Linux on this laptop? If so how about leaving a comment about your success in the comments section below.
Comments
Tablet now works
https://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=1593330&group_id=69596&atid=525127
Note that this is not for non-programmers yet, though hopefully will soon
be available in the standard kernel.
NICE
chepe
Opensuse
Mr
I found something interesting
Temo quotes that "RandR/xrandr(1)/resapplet work as expected, letting you rotate the screen in any direction. However, the cursor is moving a little funny when using the touchscreen. I’m pretty sure that Danny will take care of that." So then I kept Diggin into his little blog and Found out that "Danny" the so called buddy he referres is working on Some Tablet pc support. You can click on his Link also in the blog.
Gusty 7.10
So does USB and Bluetooth can see my phone (nokia 668 but could not connect)
No immediate support for tablet/digipen
Sound is on full in some applications and cannot be reduced
Compiz runs great, all extensions (tile etc.)
Very fast to load and shutdown...
Connected to Vista (vista needs a fresh rebooth to be connected to....from hibernate 7.10 sees nothing)
Printing working with Brother mfc 8860DN under cups driver over network (small delay so wait!)
no doubht way better than vista for everything....when tweaked - just wish it had a "fall back to xx/xx/2008" option instead of having to rebuild the box when some package screws things up....
Some apps do run hot on the laptop (especially under VM on Virtual box)
Tablet (Wacom USB chip) Support
Progress on Linux support for this Wacom chip can be followed here:
http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=1593330&group_id=69596&atid=525127
Let us hope that it is supported soon.