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Asus N73SV
Introduction
This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Asus N73SV laptop. If you have the Asus N73SV 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 N73SV. For a general discussion about this laptop you can visit the Asus N73SV page on LapWik.
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Specifications
For full specifications see the Asus N73SV specifications page.
| Name | Asus N73SV |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i7 2630QM Intel® Core™ i5 2410M Intel® Core™ i3 2310M |
| Screen | 17.3” 1600×900 17.3” 1920×1080 |
| RAM | Up to 8GB - Dual Core Systems Up to 12GB - Quad Core Systems |
| HDD | up to 640GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW Blu-ray Blu-ray-RW |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M |
| 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 | Works | |
| Sound | Works | |
| Ethernet | Works | |
| Wireless | Works | |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| USB | Works | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | Works | Use a distribution with kernel 3.5.0 for proper support. |
| TV Tuner | Not Tested |
Notes
I had to add 'uvcvideo.disable=1' to the startup command in /etc/grub.conf after a kernel update (2.6.40.3-0) to prevent a fatal kernel error when booting. This should no longer be required.
Summary
The Asus N73SV works well with Linux.
Discussion
I'm running Linux Mint 14 'Mate' on my Asus N73SV. Core™ i7 2630QM processor, 17.3” 1920×1080, 6 GB RAM, 750GB HDD, DVD+-RW Blu-ray, NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M, 10/100/1000 Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wireless. Originally I ran Mint 13 LTS 'Mate' on it but replaced it with 14 based on favorable reviews.
Downloaded the .ISO, burned it to a DVD, rebooted, installed, updated, made a couple of tweaks I like to do and everything just works!
I've used Mint since 2006 and find it a superior fit for my machines and the way I work than either Ubuntu or Debian. On my Asus N73SV laptop it slides into place like a well fitting glove with everything working right out of the box.
Mate is a godsend continuation of the Gnome 2.x desktop environment, especially for those who love configuring their desktops to their own liking. This latest version of Mate is the best yet; fast, efficient, beautifully made and easy on resources. Although I don't use it, preferring instead the classic Gnome 2.x UI that Mate offers, the newest Cinnamon UI is highly regarded by all who favor it and a big hit with reviewers.