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Asus X80N
Introduction
This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Asus X80N laptop.
This page is just for discussing using Linux on the Asus X80N. For a general discussion about this laptop you can visit the Asus X80N page on LapWik.
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Specifications
For full specifications see the Asus X80N specifications page.
| Name | Asus X80N |
| Processor | AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology Processor TL-52/56/58/60/62 AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor TK53/TK55/TK57 |
| Screen | 14.1” WXGA (1280×800) Color-Shine (Glare-type) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 7000M |
| RAM | Up to 2GB |
| HDD | 120GB to 250GB - 5400rpm |
| Optical Drive | DVD Combo DVD Super Multi |
| Network | 10/100/1000 802.11 b/g |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works | |
| Screen | Works | |
| HDD | Works | |
| Optical Drive | Works | |
| Graphics | Works | |
| Sound | Works | Needs kernel 2.6.31 or greater (Ubuntu 10.04) |
| Ethernet | Works | |
| Wireless | Not Tested | Needs kernel 2.6.31 or greater (Ubuntu 10.04) |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Works | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | Works |
Notes
An up to date Linux distribution is required for some of the hardware in the Asus X80N, Ubuntu 10.04 is a good choice.
Summary
The Asus X80N works with Linux just fine.
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