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 V1J laptop. The V1J is a fairly good laptop with a nice set of specifications. Its Linux support is also very good.

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Specifications

Name	Asus V1J
Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo T5600 1.83GHz
Screen	15.4" WXGA
RAM	1GB
HDD	80GB
Optical Drive	DVD+-RW
Graphics	ATI Mobility Radeon x1600
Network	10/100/1000 Ethernet, Intel 3945 802.11g Wireless, Bluetooth
Other	3 x USB2.0, 1 x Firewire, Webcam

Linux Compatibility

Device	Compatibility	Comments
Processor	Yes
Screen	Yes
Optical Drive	Yes
Graphics	Yes
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
ExpressCard Slot	Not Tested
Webcam	Not Tested

Notes

The graphics chip in the Asus V1J use either the Xorg radeon driver or ATI's proprietary fglrx driver. For installation instructions, you can view our Configuring an ATI graphics chip guide. For 3D support, you will need the proprietary driver.

Related Resources

Preparing your laptop for Linux
Configuring an ATI graphics chip
Configuring the ipw3945 driver for the Intel 3945ABG wireless controller
Increasing battery life

Summary

The Asus V1J is well suited for use under Linux. Recent Linux distributions should have no problem at all being installed on the V1J.


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