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This guide is intended to provide you details on how well this laptop works with Linux and which modules you need to configure. For details on how to actually install and configure the required modules have a look at our guides section for distribution specific instructions.

Introduction

This is a guide to running Linux with the BenQ Joybook S72 laptop. The S72 is a relatively cheap laptop for the specifications it includes so is a interesting choice. There are no issues for Linux on this laptop.

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Specifications

Name	BenQ Joybook S72
Processor	Intel Pentium-M 1.9GHz
Screen	14" WXGA
RAM	512MB
HDD	80GB
Optical Drive	DVD+-RW
Graphics	ATI Mobility Radeon x600
Network	10/100/1000 Ethernet, Intel 2200 802.11g Wireless
Other	4 x USB2.0, 1 x Firewire

Linux Compatibility

Device	Compatibility	Comments
Processor	Yes
Screen	Yes
Optical Drive	Yes
Graphics	Yes
Sound	Yes	Use the snd-intel8x0 module
Ethernet	Yes
Wireless	Yes	Use ipw2200 module
56K Modem	Not Tested
USB	Yes
Firewire	Not Tested
PCMCIA	Not Tested

Notes

Both the open source radeon module and ATI's proprietary fglrx module can be used for the ATI Mobility Radeon x600 included in the Joybook S72. For installation details view our Configuring an ATI graphics chip guide. For 3D support, you will need to install the proprietary module.

Related Resources

Preparing your laptop for Linux
Configuring an ATI graphics chip
Increasing battery life

Summary

Linux works very well on the BenQ Joybook S72. Installation was not a problem at all and all the hardware works correctly.

Have you installed Linux on this laptop? If so how about leaving a comment about your success in the comments section below.