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Asus K40IN
Introduction
This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Asus K40IN laptop.
This page is just for discussing using Linux on the Asus K40IN. For a general discussion about this laptop you can visit the Asus K40IN page on LapWik.
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Specifications
For full specifications see the Asus K40IN specifications page.
| Name | Asus K40IN |
| Processor | Intel Core2 Duo Processor T6500/T6400 : 2.1 GHz - 2.0 GHz, 800MHz FSB, 2MB On-Die L2 Cache; Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor T4200 : 2.0 GHz, 800MHz FSB, 1MB On-Die L2 Cache Intel Celeron Processor T3000/900 : 2.2 GHz - 1.8 GHz, 800MHz FSB, 1MB On-Die L2 Cache |
| Screen | 14” HD (1366×768) LED backlight,Color-Shine (Glare-type), |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce G102M |
| RAM | Up to 4GB |
| HDD | 320GB - 5400rpm |
| Optical Drive | DVD Super Multi |
| Network | 10/100/1000 802.11 b/g/n |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works | |
| Screen | Works | |
| HDD | Works | |
| Optical Drive | Works | |
| Graphics | Works | Nvidia drivers 190.53 |
| Sound | Works | |
| Ethernet | Works | Realtek 8169 - r8169 |
| Wireless | Works | Atheros 802.11n - ath9k |
| USB | Works | |
| Card Reader | Works | |
| Webcam | Works | CONFIG_USB_VIDEO_CLASS - Horizontally flipped |
Notes
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Summary
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I would say - excellent
Discussion
I'm using Asus K40IN Core2Duo T5900. Since i buy it,i don't have any problem with my ubuntu dan fedora running inside. note that time i'm using ubuntu 9.10 and Fedora 12. everything works fine.
I have a ground up build of Arch running on mine with a dual boot of Win7. Everything works great, but took a little bit since it was an Arch build. The drivers and everything are out there.
Any other guys out there that has tried Linux on K40in? I was planning to do the same, I'm just affraid I wont be able to have necessary drivers. What distro would work on this machine? I tried ubuntu but I wan not to have Nvidia working…
I was able to install RHEL5 without a hitch, but am still working on the drivers. Right now, I don't have any drivers for the display and the sound. No problems with processor, screen, HDD, optical drive, ethernet and USB. I haven't tried using the Camera or the card reader. Also, no problems when shutting down Linux. Although sometimes when I do a restart, it hangs. Then I have to press the Power button to turn off the laptop and turn it on again.
I have similar problem. My Asus K40IN processor is Pentium Dual Core T4200. I'm using Fedora 11. Its sound card hasn't produce any sound yet. Also it newer able to restart.