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Asus S46CM
Introduction
This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Asus S46CM laptop. If you have the Asus S46CM 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 S46CM. For a general discussion about this laptop you can visit the Asus S46CM page on LapWik.
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Specifications
For full specifications see the Asus S46CM specifications page.
| Name | Asus S46CM |
| Processor | Intel Core i7 3517U Processor Intel Core i5 3317U Processor Intel Core i3 3217U Processor |
| Screen | 14.0” 16:9 HD (1366×768) LED Backlight |
| RAM | Up to 8GB |
| HDD | 1TB 5400RPM 750GB 5400/7200RPM 500GB 5400/7200RPM 320GB 5400RPM 24GB SSD Cache |
| Optical Drive | Super-Multi DVD (Optional) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GT 635M |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Integrated 802.11 b/g/n |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Tested | |
| Screen | Tested | |
| HDD | Tested | |
| Graphics Chip | Tested | |
| VGA Out | Tested | |
| HDMI Out | Tested | |
| Display Port | Tested | |
| Optical Drive | Tested | |
| Sound | Tested | |
| Microphone | Tested | |
| Headphone Port | Tested | |
| Microphone-In Port | Tested | |
| Ethernet | Tested | |
| Wireless | Tested | |
| Bluetooth | Tested | |
| USB | Tested | |
| Firewire | Tested | |
| Card Reader | Tested | |
| Webcam | Tested | |
| Keyboard | Tested | |
| TouchPad | Tested | |
| Suspend/Resume | Tested |
Notes
UBUNTU 12.10 64 Bits
Summary
The Asus S46CM works really well with Linux.
Discussion
Good morning;
I have recently try Ubuntu 12.10 64 Bits on my Asus S46CM and i remark that the Fn+F6 to setting lignt on screen dosen't work, and nVidia Graphique Card dosn't work on it.
Too, the problem to install it with Win8 secure boot.
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