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Asus U46SV
Introduction
This is a template for a future compatibility guide to running Linux with the Asus U46SV laptop. If you have the Asus U46SV 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 U46SV. For a general discussion about this laptop you can visit the Asus U46SV page on LapWik.
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Specifications
For full specifications see the Asus U46SV specifications page.
| Name | Asus U46SV |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 2520M/2410M Processor Intel Core i3 2310M Processor |
| Screen | 14” 1366×768 Widescreen |
| RAM | Up to 8GB |
| HDD | Up to 750GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW |
| Graphics | Intel GMA HD NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Ethernet 802.11 b/g/n or 802.11 b/g |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Not Tested | |
| Screen | Not Tested | |
| HDD | Not Tested | |
| Optical Drive | Not Tested | |
| Graphics Chip | Not Tested | |
| VGA Out | Not Tested | |
| HDMI Out | Not Tested | |
| Sound | Not Tested | |
| Bulti-in Microphone | Not Tested | |
| Headphone Jack | Not Tested | |
| Microphone Jack | Not Tested | |
| Ethernet | Not Tested | |
| Wireless | Not Tested | |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Not Tested | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | Not Tested | |
| Touch Pad | Not Tested | |
| Suspend/Resume | Not Tested |
Notes
You can enter any specific notes with running Linux on the Asus U46SV here.
Summary
You can enter a summary of how well the Asus U46SV works with Linux here.
Discussion
Good evening,
I bought Asus U46 last february and installed Linux Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. Actually, it was not possible to install a previous version and I had to install by ethernet because the USB ISO didn't work.
The Optimus technology might work only if you install “optirun”. However, I tried to use it with my best graphical applications and there were no difference other psychological effects.
The sound is localized on the right of the laptop which is deeply logical for a great sound experience. However, I knew it before buying. I use my favorite & precise headphones instead.
Headphone jack receive noise of any USB port. For example, if you connect a USB hard drive on USB port, then your music is completed by some rotor sounds.
Wireless works. But under Linux, there are several second lag. Nothing wrong under Windows 7.
Bluetooth is simply absent.
USB 3 just doesn't work in my case. I couldn't fix the problem yet (I'm a king of hardcore computer guy).
Suspend/Resume induce some funny crashes while you restart. X server freezes. You can reboot by a “sudo shutdown -R now” after switching into console mode by CTRL+ALT+F1.
If you have any solution to fix those problems, that would be a good point to avoid buying a Macbook in the next year. I've been using PCs since 10 years, but now, I'm on my way to change because Mac … just works.
Cheers,
Thibault