Popular Guides
View more guides at Linux Wiki Guides
Welcome to LinLap - The Linux Laptop Wiki
Asus X71SL
Introduction
Ok hello every body, i am a Asus and Linux lover. this is a small test with this laptop using fedora mandriva and debian.
This page is just for discussing using Linux on the Asus X71SL. For a general discussion about this laptop you can visit the Asus X71SL page on LapWik.
Author(s)
Lilington
Specifications
For full specifications see the Asus X71SL specifications page.
| Name | Asus X71SL |
| Processor | Intel Core2 Duo Processor T5900/T5850/T5800/5750/T5550 : 2.2 GHz - 1.83 GHz, 677MHz FSB, 2MB On-Die L2 Cache; Intel Core2 Duo Processor P8400/P7350/P6400 : 2.26 GHz - 2.0 GHz, 1066/800MHz FSB, 3/2MB On-Die L2 Cache Intel Pentium M Processor T4200/T3400 : 2.16 GHz - 2.0 GHz, 800/677MHz FSB, 1MB On-Die L2 Cache |
| Screen | 17.1” WXGA+ Color-Shine (Glare-type) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS |
| RAM | Up to 4GB |
| HDD | Single HDD: 160GB to 320GB - 5400rpm Dual HDD: 500B - 5400rpm |
| Optical Drive | DVD Super Multi |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Integrated 802.11 b/g/n |
Linux Compatibility
I tested this laptop with Debian lenny 5 , mandriva 2010 and fedora12 read compatibility like this:
OK-OK-OK for compatibility respectivily for deb mand and fed
legend ： OK = compatible Unk = not sure KO = knock Out
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | OK-OK-OK | |
| Screen | OK-OK-OK | |
| HDD | OK-OK-OK | |
| Optical Drive | OK-OK-OK | |
| Graphics | OK-OK-Unk | get an error after installation of kmod-nvidia-2.6.31.6-166 on F12 |
| Sound | OK-OK-OK | |
| Ethernet | OK-OK-OK | |
| Wireless | OK-OK-OK | |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | OK-OK-OK | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| Card Reader | OK-OK-OK | |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested | |
| Fingerprint Reader | OK-OK-KO | |
| Webcam | OK-OK-OK | |
| TV Tuner | Not Tested |
Notes
I sold that laptop and using a new one(sold to a close friend living near and linux tester) but i can still test stuff if you need.
Discussion