This is a guide to running Linux with the Acer Aspire One 521 laptop.
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For full specifications see the Acer Aspire One 521 specifications page.
Name | Acer Aspire One 521 |
Processor | AMD Athlon II K125 / AMD V105 |
Screen | 10.1“ WSVGA |
RAM | Up to 4GB |
HDD | up to 250GB |
Optical Drive | None |
Graphics | ATI Radeon HD 4225 |
Network | 10/100/1000 Ethernet IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
Device | Compatibility | Comments |
---|---|---|
Processor | Ok - 64 bit support | |
Screen | Ok | |
HDD | Ok | |
Graphics | Ok - both fglrx and radeon drivers | |
Sound | Ok | |
Ethernet | Ok | |
Wireless | Ok | |
Bluetooth | Ok | |
Modem | Not present | |
USB | Ok | |
Card Reader | Ok | |
Webcam | Ok |
Battery not detected by operating system (need a kernel patch) Radio key (Fn+F3) just enable/disable wireless module, but not bluetooth (need a special DSDT)
You can enter a summary of how well the Acer Aspire One 521 works with Linux here.