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Asus N61Vn
Introduction
This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Asus N61Vn laptop.
This page is just for discussing using Linux on the Asus N61Vn. For a general discussion about this laptop you can visit the Asus N61Vn page on LapWik.
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Specifications
For full specifications see the Asus N61Vn specifications page.
| Name | Asus N61Vn |
| Processor | Intel Core2 Quad Processor Q9000 : 2 GHz ; Intel Core2 Duo Processor T9600/P8800/P7450/T6600 : 2.8 GHz - 2.2 GHz, |
| Screen | 16” HD (1366×768) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GT240M |
| RAM | Up to 4GB |
| HDD | 250GB - 5400rpm 320GB to 500GB - 5400rpm/7200rpm |
| Optical Drive | DVD Super Multi Double Layer: Blu-Ray DVD Combo |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Intel WiFi Link 5300 Intel WiFi Link 1000 |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | OK | |
| Screen | OK | |
| HDD | OK | OK |
| Optical Drive | OK | OK |
| Graphics | OK | but problem after kmod-nvidia installed (anyway easy to resolv) |
| Sound | OK | OK |
| Ethernet | OK | OK |
| Wireless | OK | OK |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| Modem | Not Tested | not tested |
| USB | OK | OK |
| Firewire | OK | not tested |
| Card Reader | OK | OK |
| ExpressCard Slot | OK | OK |
| Webcam | OK | but Images are reversed need vertical flip |
Notes
It was amazing everythings work on the box in fedora 12 i can recommand that laptop for user love linux and fedora i'll test on other dist soon.
Summary
You can enter a summary of how well the Asus N61Vn works with Linux here.
Discussion
Hi there,
Could you kindly share how you solved the NVidia graphics issue? I installed the latest Ubuntu-supported driver, and now it is hit-and-miss: sometimes it boots up fine, some times it does not load the Nvidia driver… And when it doesn't and I run sudo-nvidia-xconfig and reset x, I have no sound!
Also, my webcam is not detected. Thank you in advance for any help you can provide.
Hello again,
Well, I found the issues: the newest Ubuntu-supported Nvidia card driver had to be reinstalled (MakeMKV made a change there, I think). That fixed the video issues. Installing the GNOME ALSA MIXER fixed the sound. And installing Cheese got the camera to work. So if anyone else experiences the same issues:
1. Make sure you uninstall all generic drivers and just keep the Nvidia ones.
2. Install Gnome Alsa Mixer to select your audio output (Realtek)
3. Install Cheese to test the camera and make sure it works.
Regards,
Elcalamar
Ubuntu 9.10 - Very well
Gentoo - OK
Good! I was planning to buy this laptop soon! Are you still satisfied? Have you encountered the temperature issue described previously?
Thx!
Thanks for those informations, I have just got one n61vn with windows 7. I immediately installed ubuntu 9.10 on it too, everything is working apparently, except it gets quickly hotter than on windows. I'm not too sure yet why, even simply browsing the web makes it hot. Have you noticed that on your system ? Are they any special 'laptop' packages to install ? Thanks