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Asus M2Ne
Introduction
This is a guide to running Linux with the Asus M2Ne laptop. This laptop is more or less the same as the Asus M2N except with higher specifications. Like the M2N it has excellent Linux compatibility.
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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Specifications
| Name | Asus M2Ne |
| Processor | Intel Pentium-M 2GHz |
| Screen | 14.1” XGA |
| RAM | 512MB |
| HDD | 80GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD-RW |
| Graphics | 855 GME |
| Network | 10/100 Ethernet, Intel 2200 802.11g Wireless |
| Other | 2 x USB2.0, 1 x Firewire |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | Use the i810 module |
| Sound | Yes | Use the snd-intel8x0 module |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | Use the ipw2200 module |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| PCMCIA | Not Tested |
Notes
The modem most will likely work with the Linuxant module but this hasn't been tested.
Summary
Like the M2N, the Asus M2Ne works very well with Linux with no issues encountered at all.
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