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This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Asus X301A laptop. If you have the Asus X301A 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 X301A. For a general discussion about this laptop you can visit the Asus X301A page on LapWik.
Please refer to this page for more details : http://www.linlap.com/asus_f301a
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For full specifications see the Asus X301A specifications page.
| Name | Asus X301A |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 Processor Intel Celeron Dual-Core Processor Intel Pentium Dual-Core Processor |
| Screen | 13.3” 16:9 HD (1366×768) LED Backlight |
| RAM | Up to 4GB |
| HDD | 500GB 5400rpm 320GB 5400rpm |
| Optical Drive | No |
| Graphics | Intel |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Unknown |
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works | |
| Screen | Works | |
| HDD | Works | |
| Graphics Chip | Works | |
| VGA Out | Works | |
| HDMI Out | Not Tested | |
| Display Port | Not Tested | |
| Sound | Works | |
| Microphone | Not Tested | |
| Headphone Port | Not Tested | |
| Microphone-In Port | Not Tested | |
| Line-In Port | Not Tested | |
| Ethernet | Works | |
| Wireless | Works | |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| USB | Works | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| Card Reader | Not Working | |
| Webcam | Not Tested | |
| Keyboard | Works | |
| TouchPad | Works | |
| Suspend/Resume | Works |
The card reader doesn't appear to have any drivers.
Aside from the card reader issue, the Asus X301A works well with Linux.
Discussion
PCLinuxOS don't work fn+keys and Card reader