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 Fujitsu Lifebook P1610 laptop. The P1610 is an extremely small size and light laptop which features excellent Linux support.

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Specifications

Name	Fujitsu Lifebook P1610
Processor	Intel Core Solo U1400 ULV 1.2GHz
Screen	8.9" WXGA
RAM	1GB
HDD	80GB
Optical Drive	DVD+-RW
Graphics	Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Network	10/100/1000 Ethernet, Intel 3945 OR Atheros 802.11abg Wireless, Bluetooth
Other	2 x USB2.0, Touch Screen

Linux Compatibility

Device	Compatibility	Comments
Processor	Yes
Screen	Yes
HDD	Yes
Optical Drive	Yes
Graphics	Yes
Sound	Yes	Use the snd-hda-intel driver
Ethernet	Yes
Wireless	Yes	Use the ipw3945 driver OR madwifi depending on chipset
Bluetooth	Yes
56K Modem	Not Detected
USB	Yes
Touch Screen	Yes
Fingerprint reader	Yes	With Fprint project

Notes

As default the native screen resolution of the Lifebook P1610 is 1280x768, however due to the way the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 functions this resolution would not be usable right away. To get it working you will need to install the 915resolution program and type in:
915resolution 3c 1280 768
This will then allow you to use the native 1280x768 resolution. However this setting will be forgotten after each boot so you will need a way to automatically run this command at every boot. Fortunately most Linux distributions come with the 915resolution program and include a simple way of achieving this. You can view our Configuring the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 & 950 guide for more information.

Distribution Specific Notes

Ubuntu

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Related Resources

Preparing your laptop for Linux
Configuring the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 & 950
Configuring the ipw3945 driver for the Intel 3945ABG wireless controller
Increasing battery life

Summary

There were no problems in getting the Fujitsu Lifebook P1610 working when used with an up to date Linux distribution.

Extras

docking station seems to work fine, I am using Xinerama for the display portion.


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