Asus NX90Jq

Introduction

This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Asus NX90Jq laptop.

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Specifications

For full specifications see the Asus NX90Jq specifications page.

Name	Asus NX90Jq
Processor	Intel® Core™ i7 Processor 820QM/720QM : 1.73 GHz - 1.6 GHz, with Turbo Boost up to 3.06/2.8 GHz;
Screen	18.4” 1920×1080 Widescreen
RAM	Up to 12GB
HDD	320GB to 640GB
Optical Drive	Blu-ray
Graphics	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT335M
Network	10/100/1000 Ethernet Integrated 802.11 b/g/n or 802.11b/g

Linux Compatibility

Device	Compatibility	Comments
Processor	Works MOSTLY	TurboBoost technology doesn't seem to work.
Screen	Works
HDD	Works
Optical Drive	Works	(BluRay not tested)
Graphics	BROKEN	FOSS drivers are barely usable. Installing nVidia drivers through Debian repository results in broken X system. Installing nVidia drivers through sgfxi sometimes works.
Sound	BROKEN	No audio through headphones, ever. Only main speakers work.
Ethernet	Works
Wireless	Works
Bluetooth	Works
Modem	N/A	Has no modem
USB	Works
Card Reader	Works
Webcam	BROKEN	Video is upside down under Linux; v4l kluges don't fix it.
Dual track pads	Work partially	Main functions work; more exotic ones don't.