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Lenovo G575
Introduction
This is a template for a future compatibility guide to running Linux with the Lenovo G575 laptop. If you have the Lenovo G575 and are running Linux on it please consider editing this page or adding a comment below with your compatibility details. By contributing you will help other people running this laptop or trying to make a decision on whether to buy it or not.
This page is just for discussing using Linux on the Lenovo G575. For a general discussion about this laptop you can visit the Lenovo G575 page on LapWik.
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Specifications
For full specifications see the Lenovo G575 specifications page.
| Name | Lenovo G575 |
| Processor | AMD Accelerated Processor E-350 (dual-core, 1.60GHz, 1MB L2 cache) |
| Screen | 15.6” 1366×768 Widescreen |
| RAM | Up to 8GB |
| HDD | Up to 750GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon HD 6310M Graphics |
| Network | 10/100 Ethernet Broadcom or Atheros 802.11bgn WiFi |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Not Tested | |
| Screen | Not Tested | |
| HDD | Not Tested | |
| Optical Drive | Not Tested | |
| Graphics Chip | Not Tested | |
| VGA Out | Not Tested | |
| Sound | Not Tested | |
| Bulti-in Microphone | Not Tested | |
| Headphone Jack | Not Tested | |
| Microphone Jack | Not Tested | |
| Ethernet | Not Tested | |
| Wireless | Not Tested | |
| USB | Not Tested | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | Not Tested | |
| Touch Pad | Not Tested | |
| Suspend/Resume | Not Tested |
Notes
You can enter any specific notes with running Linux on the Lenovo G575 here.
Summary
You can enter a summary of how well the Lenovo G575 works with Linux here.
Discussion
enter BIOS and set the network-boot at 1ºplace in bootoptions and never get any wireless problems.
terrible wireless issues.
i have tried everything.
only install if you will use ethernet or replace your wireless nic.
not worth the headache!
Do you have the Broadcom or Atheros wireless controller?