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ASUS Z99l
Aleksandr Timohin
Aleksandr Timohin (Subsanek@gmail.com)
Introduction
This is a compatibility guide to running the ASUS Z99l under Linux.
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Specifications
| Name | ASUS Z99l |
| Processor | Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 540 @ 1.86GHz |
| Screen | 14” 1280×800 |
| RAM | 1GB (up 2GB) |
| HDD | 160gb |
| Optical Drive | DVD Super multi |
| Graphics | Intel Corporation Mobile GM965/GL960 Integrated Graphics Controller (rev 03) |
| Network | Your network connections (Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. RTL8111/8168B PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controller, Atheros Communications Inc. AR5001 Wireless Network Adapter) |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| HDD | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | |
| Sound | Yes | If you watch movies the sound still, put the increase. |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | Observed problems in Ubutnu 9.04 without updating. In the new versions no problem. |
| 56K Modem | Yes | Requires proporitarny driver. In Ubuntu you can install in “Hardware drivers” |
| USB | Yes | |
| Card Reader | Yes | |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested | |
| Microphone | Yes |
Notes
This works with Linux out of the box.
Everything works 100%, even the button disable / enable wi-fi
Tested with Kubuntu Linux.
Summary
The ASUS Z99l work just fine with Linux.
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