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This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Asus M51A laptop.
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For full specifications see the Asus M51A specifications page.
| Name | Asus M51A |
| Processor | Intel Core2 Duo Processor P9500/P8600/P8400/P7350/T9500/T9300/T8300/T8100 : 2.53 GHz - 2.1 GHz, 800MHz FSB, 6/3MB On-Die L2 Cache; Intel Core2 Duo Processor T5850/T5750 : 2.0 GHz - 1.83 GHz, 667MHz FSB, 2MB On-Die L2 Cache Intel Pentium Dual-Core Processor T3400/T3200 : 2.16 GHz - 2.0 GHz, 667MHz FSB, 1MB On-Die L2 cache Intel Celeron Processor 585/575 : 2.16 GHz - 2.0 GHz, 667MHz FSB, 1MB On-Die L2 Cache |
| Screen | 15.4” WXGA/WXGA+/WSXGA+ Color-Shine (Glare-type) |
| Graphics | Intel GMA X4500HD (GM45) |
| RAM | Up to 4GB |
| HDD | 120GB to 320GB - 5400rpm |
| Optical Drive | DVD Super Multi Blu-Ray DVD Combo |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Intel WiMAX/WiFi Link 5100 |
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works | |
| Screen | Works | |
| HDD | Works | |
| Optical Drive | Works | |
| Graphics | Works | |
| Sound | Works | |
| Ethernet | Works | |
| Wireless | Works | |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Works | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| Card Reader | Works | |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | Works |
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