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Asus N46VJ
Introduction
This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Asus N46VJ laptop. If you have the Asus N46VJ and are running Linux on it please consider editing this page or adding a comment below with your compatibility details. By contributing you will help other people running this laptop or trying to make a decision on whether to buy it or not.
This page is just for discussing using Linux on the Asus N46VJ. For a general discussion about this laptop you can visit the Asus N46VJ page on LapWik.
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Specifications
For full specifications see the Asus N46VJ specifications page.
| Name | Asus N46VJ |
| Processor | Intel Core i7 3630QM/3610QM Processor Intel Core i5 3210M Processor |
| Screen | 14” 1366×768 Widescreen |
| RAM | Up to 8GB |
| HDD | Up to 1TB |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW Blu-ray Blu-ray-RW |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GT 635M |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Ethernet 802.11 b/g/n |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works | |
| Screen | Works | |
| HDD | Works | |
| Optical Drive | Works | |
| Graphics Chip | Works | See notes |
| VGA Out | Works | |
| HDMI Out | Partial | See notes |
| Sound | Works | |
| Bulti-in Microphone | Works | |
| Headphone Jack | Works | |
| Microphone Jack | Works | |
| Ethernet | Works | |
| Wireless | Works | |
| Bluetooth | Works | |
| USB | Works | |
| Card Reader | Works | |
| Webcam | Works | |
| Touch Pad | Works | |
| Suspend/Resume | Works |
Notes
Graphics
This laptop uses the Optimus feature which combines the NVIDIA discrete graphics with the Intel graphics on the processor. You can get this setup working with the Bumblebee project.
HDMI doesn't work with Bumblebee installed, you can run hdmi under “vblank_mode=8 optirun some-aplication” (thanks to Cabezon for the tip).
Summary
The Asus N46VJ works fairly well with Linux.
Discussion
Hi, I have the sama laptop, N46VJ, in the latin america version R401J.
I'm using Ubunutu 12.04, I can't get to work my external speaker, my HDMI doesn't work either and when I check the “Additional drivers” software, it shows: ” No proprietary drivers are in use on this system”.
Do you have any suggestion?
SO: Kubuntu 12.10
Graphics chip: GForce GT 635M, running under Optirun
HDMI out: don't work with bumblebee installed, you can run hdmi under “vblank_mode=8 optirun some-aplication”
Sound: THE BEST!!!!, with mini subwoofer connected.
Bulti-in Microphone: working
Headphone Jack: work, sound volume work separately
Microphone Jack: working
Ethernet: working
Wireless: working
Bluetooth: working
USB: working
Card Reader: working
Webcam: working
Touch Pad: working
Suspend/Resume: working
TCJOR