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Asus X58C
Introduction
This is a compatibility to running Linux with the Asus X58C laptop.
This page is just for discussing using Linux on the Asus X58C. For a general discussion about this laptop you can visit the Asus X58C page on LapWik.
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Specifications
For full specifications see the Asus X58C specifications page.
| Name | Asus X58C |
| Processor | Intel Celeron Processor 220 : 1.2 GHz, 533MHZ FSB, 1MB On-Die L2 Cache; |
| Screen | 15.4” WXGA/WXGA+ Color-Shine (Glare-type) |
| Graphics | SiS M672 |
| RAM | Up to 4GB |
| HDD | 160GB to 320GB - 5400rpm |
| Optical Drive | Combo: DVD Super Multi |
| Network | 10/100/1000 802.11 b/g 802.11 a/g/n |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works | |
| Screen | Not Working | Incorrect resolution |
| HDD | Not Tested | |
| Optical Drive | Works | |
| Graphics | Not Working | No drivers, only usable with VESA |
| Sound | Not Tested | |
| Ethernet | Not Tested | |
| Wireless | Not Tested | |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Works | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| PCMCIA | Not Tested |
Notes
Graphics
Unfortunately at this time (up to and including Ubuntu 10.10) there is no drivers to support the SIS graphics controller included. This limits you to using the VESA drivers which are not very usable.
Summary
The graphics problem with the Asus X58C makes this laptop a poor choice for Linux.
Discussion
It works with widescreen resolution (Ubuntu 9.10) but in 2D mode only.
video card is not working on a asus x58c ubuntu way??????