Asus W5F
Created by: Bill Giannikos,Last modification on Mon 13 of Aug, 2007 [14:52 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.
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Bill Giannikos (bill2 at giannikos.com.au)Introduction
This is a guide to running Linux with the Asus W5F laptop, model W5FT23SM58PG. The W5F is another small laptop from Asus with a middle level set of specifications. The Linux support on the W5F is good with only some slight configuration work required.Editing This Page
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| Name | Asus W5F | |
| Processor | Intel Core Duo T2300 1.66GHz(T2400 1.8GHz) | |
| Screen | 12.1" | |
| RAM | 512MB | |
| HDD | 80GB | |
| Optical Drive | Double Layer DVD+-RW | |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 | |
| Network | 10/100 Ethernet, Intel 3945ABG 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 snd-hda-intel driver |
| Ethernet | Yes | Use 8139too driver |
| Wireless | Yes | Use ipw3945 driver |
| Bluetooth | Yes | |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| SD Card Reader | Yes | |
| Express Card | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | No | No Linux drivers |
Notes
The native resolution of Asus W5F's screen is 1280x800. However due to the how the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 functions this resolution might not be usable. For details about this you can view our Configuring the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 & 950 guide.Related Resources
Preparing your laptop for LinuxConfiguring the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 & 950
Configuring the ipw3945 driver for the Intel 3945ABG wireless controller
Increasing battery life
Summary
Apart from the extra step for the graphics card, the Asus W5F laptop is easy to configure for Linux and works 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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