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Asus UX52VS
Introduction
This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Asus UX52VS laptop. If you have the Asus UX52VS 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 UX52VS. For a general discussion about this laptop you can visit the Asus UX52VS page on LapWik.
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Specifications
For full specifications see the Asus UX52VS specifications page.
| Name | Asus UX52VS |
| Processor | Intel Core i7 3517U 3.0 GHz Processor Intel Core i5 3317U 2.6 GHz Processor |
| Screen | 15.6” 1920×1080 Widescreen |
| RAM | Up to 10GB |
| HDD | Up to 750GB |
| Optical Drive | None |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GT 645M |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Ethernet 802.11 a/g/n |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works | |
| Screen | Works | |
| HDD | Works | |
| Graphics Chip | Works | Intel HD4000 + NVIDIA GT645M (bbswitch+bumblebee) |
| VGA Out | Not Tested | |
| HDMI Out | Not Tested | |
| Sound | Works | |
| Bulti-in Microphone | Not Tested | |
| Headphone Jack | Not Tested | |
| Microphone Jack | Not Tested | |
| Ethernet | Works | |
| Wireless | Works | |
| Bluetooth | Works | |
| USB | Works | |
| Card Reader | Works | |
| Webcam | Works | |
| Touch Pad | Works | |
| Suspend/Resume | Not Tested |
Notes
Tested with Ubuntu 12.04.2.
Summary
The Asus UX52VS works very well with Linux, all the major hardware is supported.
Discussion
Device Compatibility Comments
Processor OK
Screen OK
HDD OK (SSD Not Tested)
Graphics Chip OK (Intel HD4000 + NVIDIA GT645M (bbswitch+bumblebee))
VGA Out Not Tested
HDMI Out Not Tested
Sound OK
Bulti-in Microphone Not Tested
Headphone Jack Not Tested
Microphone Jack Not Tested
Ethernet OK
Wireless OK
Bluetooth OK
USB OK
Card Reader OK
Webcam OK
Touch Pad OK
Suspend/Resume Not Tested
Ubuntu 12.04.2