Asus K70AB

Introduction

This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Asus K70AB laptop.

This page is just for discussing using Linux on the Asus K70AB. For a general discussion about this laptop you can visit the Asus K70AB page on LapWik.

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Specifications

For full specifications see the Asus K70AB specifications page.

Name	Asus K70AB
Processor	AMD Turion X2 Ultra Dual-Core Mobile Processor ZM84 AMD Turion X2 Dual-Core Mobile Processor RM74 AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core Processor QL64
Screen	17.3” HD+ (1600×900) LED backlight
Graphics	ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570
RAM	Up to 4GB
HDD	250GB to 500GB
Optical Drive	DVD Super Multi
Network	10/100/1000 802.11a/b/g/n 802.11b/g

Linux Compatibility

Device	Compatibility	Comments
Processor	Ubuntu 9.10 OK
Screen	Ubuntu 9.10 OK
HDD	Ubuntu 9.10 OK
Optical Drive	Ubuntu 9.10 OK
Graphics	Ubuntu 9.10 OK
Sound	Ubuntu 9.10 OK
Ethernet	Ubuntu 9.10 OK
Wireless	Ubuntu 9.10 OK
Modem	Not Tested
USB	Ubuntu 9.10 OK
Card Reader	Ubuntu 9.10 OK
Webcam	Ubuntu 9.10 Flipped !