This is a guide to running Linux with the BenQ Joybook P52EG.
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.
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| Name | BenQ Joybook P52EG |
| Processor | Sempron 3200+ |
| Screen | 15.4” WXGA 1280 x 800 |
| RAM | 512MB or 1GB |
| HDD | 80GB or 100GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD+/-RW Super Multi (DL) |
| Graphics | Radeon X1600 256 MB |
| Network | RTL8168/8111 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC,Atheros AR5006EG |
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Yes | Power management works |
| Screen | Yes | S-Video and D-Sub also works |
| HDD | Yes | temperatures also works |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | Power management works |
| Sound | Partial | Problems with headphones |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | you cant turn it on/off with the inbuild buttons |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | Laptop doesn't have bluetooth |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested | |
| Camera | Not Tested | Laptop doesn't have camera |
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