Asus W7J
Created by: Bill Giannikos,Last modification on Sat 22 of Sep, 2007 [04:16 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 W7J laptop. A nice and small laptop, the W7J's Linux compatibility is pretty good with only a little work required.Editing This Page
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| Name | Asus W7J | |
| Processor | Intel Core Duo T2400 1.83Ghz | |
| Screen | 13.3" WXGA | |
| RAM | 512MB | |
| HDD | 100GB | |
| Optical Drive | 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, Webcam | |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | |
| Sound | Partial | |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | Use the ipw3945 driver |
| Bluetooth | Yes | |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Firewire | Yes | |
| Webcam | No | No drivers currently available |
Notes
For the Nvidia GeForce Go 7400 you can use both the open source nv driver and Nvidia's proprietary one. For installation instructions, you can view our Configuring a nVidia graphics chip guide. For 3D support, you will need the proprietary driver.This sound system on the W7J uses the snd-hda-intel driver, however the driver does not detect the system correctly. For sound to work you need to enter "options snd_hda_intel model=3stack" in /etc/modprobe.conf. Hopefully this will not be necessary in the future.
For the wired network port to work you need to use kernel 2.6.17 or greater.
Related Resources
Preparing your laptop for LinuxConfiguring a nVidia graphics chip
Configuring the audio
Configuring the ipw3945 driver for the Intel 3945ABG wireless controller
Increasing battery life
Summary
It is recommended to use a Linux distribution which includes kernel verion 2.6.17 or greater, such as Fedora Core 6, for this laptop. There are a few fiddly bits to getting this laptop running under Linux but does seem to work fairly well after it has been configured.Have you installed Linux on this laptop? If so how about leaving a comment about your success in the comments section below.
Comments
Sound
- Edit alsa config file
vi /etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base- and add this line
options snd-hda-intel model=asusBluetooth and Firewire
The webcam is being worked on, there's a pay-for-it driver available but I believe there's also some free ones on the way.
Re: Bluetooth and Firewire
Re: Bluetooth and Firewire
Also, with the latest kernel no weird sound card issues, it works perfectly as well.
The only thing in fact that doesn't work without free drivers is the camera. The camera has pay-for-it drivers at www.linux-projects.com
I refuse to pay however, for something I would barely if ever use in the first place.
I only hope someone comes up with a real free driver in the future.