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Asus X52JV
Introduction
This guide is intended to provide you details on how well this laptop works with Linux and which modules you need to configure. For details on how to actually install and configure the required modules have a look at our guides section for distribution specific instructions.
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Introduction
This is a guide to running Linux with the Asus X52JV laptop. A fast laptop with Linux support when an up to date distribution is used.
This guide is intended to provide you details on how well this laptop works with Linux and which modules you need to configure. For details on how to actually install and configure the required modules have a look at our guides section for distribution specific instructions.
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Specifications
| Name | Asus X52JV |
| Processor | Core i5-480M |
| Screen | 15.6” HD |
| RAM | 4GB |
| HDD | 640GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW |
| Graphics | GeForce GT540 |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Ethernet, Wireless, Bluetooth |
| Other | 3 x USB2.0 |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | Install the lastest Nvida driver |
| Sound | Yes | |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | now working | |
| USB | Yes | |
| HDMI | Not Tested | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | Working | but upside down |
Notes
Installed Ubuntu 10.10. Ethernet and wireless worked without problems. Had blinking black screen untill I installed the latest Nvidia driver. See this tutorial : https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BinaryDriverHowto/Nvidia#Recommended
Bluetooth do not work, not able to connect any device, no solution found yet (01.04.2011)(started to work without any fixing 14.04.3.2011) and webcam show picture on the webcam is upside down, no solution found for this device either. If you find a good solution, please send me a mail: per.gylterud@gmail.com. To fix upside down:http://techieboycdo.blogspot.com/2010/08/fix-upside-down-or-inverted-webcam-on.html
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