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Asus N80Vn
Introduction
This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Asus N80Vn laptop.
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.
This page is just for discussing using Linux on the Asus N80Vn. For a general discussion about this laptop you can visit the Asus N80Vn page on LapWik.
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Specifications
For full specifications see the Asus N80Vn specifications page.
| Name | Asus N80Vn |
| Processor | Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T9400/P8600/P8400/P7350 : 2.8 GHz - 2.0 GHz, 800MHz, 6/3MB On-Die L2 Cache Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T5900/T5800 : 2.2 GHz - 2.0 GHz, 800MHz, 2MB On-Die L2 Cache |
| Screen | 14.1” WXGA or WXGA+ Widescreen |
| RAM | Up to 4GB |
| HDD | 160GB to 320GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW Blu-ray |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® 9650M GT |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Ethernet Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100 ABGN |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works | |
| Screen | Works | |
| HDD | Works | |
| Optical Drive | Works | |
| Graphics | Works | Requires the proprietary nvidia driver to function properly. |
| Sound | Works | On Ubuntu 9.04, Alsa 1.0.19: Need to create the file ”/etc/modprobe.d/hda-intel.conf” and add the line “options snd-hda-intel model=m51va” |
| Ethernet | Works | |
| Wireless | Works | |
| Bluetooth | Works | Ubuntu 9.04 |
| Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Works | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| Card Reader | Works | Ubuntu 9.04 |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | Works | Ubuntu 9.04 |
| TV Tuner | Not Tested |
Notes
You can enter any specific notes with running Linux on the Asus N80Vc here.
Summary
You can enter a summary of how well the Asus N80Vc works with Linux here.
Discussion
Anyone got the webcam working in Jaunty? I built the 1.4 stk11xx drivers but it didn't seem to take. I noticed the spec sheet above says that the cam works in Jaunty.
hey tommy, were you able to get the sound to work? if so, how'd you do it?
thanks
In order to get sound on the N80VN-X5, you must add the line
options snd-hda-intel model=g71v
in your /etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base file.
Don't forget to unmute all channels. (except line-in, microphone, etc.)
Hi everybody. I'm trying to install Ubuntu 8.10 on my Asus N80Vn-X5 but I can't get the sound to work. Furthermore, to increase the inconviniences a little bit more, I'm a newbie with Linux, so I'd need a “Linux for Dummies” kind of answer. Thanx a lot.
I am about to try ubuntu 8.10 and will update how it goes. On the live CD I am unable to get sound to work I will let everyone know when I install.
i installed fedora 10 on my asus n80vn it and fedora installs all drivers beautifully……the only problem i have is despite the sound drivers being installed i get no sound. im working on that. my specs are a little different from the ones u have listed. i am willing to answer any questions.