Asus V6J
Created by: Bill Giannikos,Last modification on Mon 13 of Aug, 2007 [14:44 UTC]by Bill Giannikos
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 V6J laptop, model V6FJT24SM112PG. The V6J has a decent specification list and works very well with a up to date Linux distributionEditing This Page
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| Name | Asus V6J | |
| Processor | Intel Core Duo T2400 1.83GHz | |
| Screen | 15" | |
| RAM | 1GB | |
| HDD | 120GB | |
| Optical Drive | Double Layer DVD+-RW | |
| Graphics | nVidia GeForce Go 7400 | |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Ethernet + Intel 3945 802.11g Wireless + Bluetooth | |
| Other | 3 x USB2.0 + 1 x Firewire | |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | |
| Sound | Yes | Use snd-hda-intel modules |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | Use ipw3945 driver |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Firewire | Not tested but should work | |
| SD Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| Express Slot | Not Tested | |
Notes
For the graphics chip you can use either the open source nv driver and Nvidia's proprietory one. For 3D support, you will need the proprietory driver.The network port on this laptop is the Realtek 8168. You need a recent kernel to get this working, such as the one included with Ubuntu Linux 6.06, Fedora Core 5 and Suse Linux 10.1.
Related Resources
Preparing your laptop for LinuxConfiguring a nVidia graphics chip
Configuring the ipw3945 driver for the Intel 3945ABG wireless controller
Increasing battery life
Summary
The Asus V6J work well when using a Linux distribution with at least the 2.6.16 kernel, such as Ubuntu Linux 6.06 or Fedora Core 5.Have you installed Linux on this laptop? If so how about leaving a comment about your success in the comments section below.
Comments
Cannot use the ethernet
ifup eth0 cause an error claiming the device eth0 is not in the system
Re: Cannot use the ethernet
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> ifup eth0 cause an error claiming the device eth0 is not in the system
It looks like the original kernel in FC5 is a touch too old to work with the network card. Try upgrading to the latest kernel version for FC5 (kernel-2.6.16-1.2133) and it should work.
Re: Re: Lets hear your suggestions
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> - Links to manufacturer's home page with details on the laptop
> - Approx cost
> - Date purchased (helps knowing if the laptop is even available anymore new)
All good ideas, we'll likely implement these shortly.
> - Rankings on its support. This would be good for example I want a laptop that has native wireless support, 56k modem and audio. It would be good if a user could select what they want then it lists laptops with those features in order of price.
Unfortunately due to the nature of a wiki this may be difficult to implement. However it is an excellent idea so we'll look into it.
Thanks for the suggestions.
Re: Lets hear your suggestions
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> If you have any additions or changes you would like us to make to this website please feel free to mention them here. We will read every suggestion made and if practial implement what we can.
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Some suggestions.
- Links to manufacturer's home page with details on the laptop
- Approx cost
- Date purchased (helps knowing if the laptop is even available anymore new)
- Rankings on its support. This would be good for example I want a laptop that has native wireless support, 56k modem and audio. It would be good if a user could select what they want then it lists laptops with those features in order of price.