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MSI GE70-0NC
Introduction
This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the MSI GE70-0NC laptop. If you have the MSI GE70-0NC 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 MSI GE70-0NC. For a general discussion about this laptop you can visit the MSI GE70-0NC page on LapWik.
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Specifications
For full specifications see the MSI GE70-0NC specifications page.
| Name | MSI GE70-0NC |
| Processor | 3rd Generation Intel Core i7/i5 Processor |
| Screen | 17.3” Full HD (1920×1080) LED backlight, Anti-glare 17.3” HD+ (1600×900) LED backlight, Anti-glare |
| RAM | 8 GB 16 GB |
| HDD | 750GB SATA 7200/5400 rpm 500GB SATA 7200/5400 rpm |
| Optical Drive | Blu-ray / DVD Super Multi |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GT555M/ GT635M /GTX660M |
| Network | Killer E2200 10/100/1000 802.11 b/g/n |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works | Linux Mint 14 |
| Screen | Works | Linux Mint 14 |
| HDD | Works | Linux Mint 14 |
| Graphics Chip | Works | Linux Mint 14 |
| VGA Out | Works | Linux Mint 14 |
| HDMI Out | Works | Linux Mint 14 |
| Display Port | Works | Linux Mint 14 |
| Optical Drive | Works | Linux Mint 14 |
| Sound | Works | Linux Mint 14 |
| Microphone | Not Tested | |
| Headphone Port | Works | Linux Mint 14 |
| Microphone-In Port | Not Tested | |
| Line-In Port | Not Tested | |
| SPDIFOut | Not Tested | |
| Ethernet | Works only with special driver | see notes |
| Wireless | Works | Linux Mint 14 |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| USB | Works | Linux Mint 14 |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| Card Reader | Works | Linux Mint 14 |
| Webcam | Not Tested | |
| Keyboard | Works | Linux Mint 14 |
| TouchPad | Works | Linux Mint 14 |
| Suspend/Resume | Not Tested |
Notes
Linux Mint 14 needs an internet connection during installation process. The ethernet card “Killer E2200” isn't recognized by linux on startup, so you have to use WLAN. After installation you have to compile a driver for the ethernet card (see: Ubuntu-Forum).
Up to version 308 the native Nvidia driver has no Optimus support to switch between Intel graphics and the Nvidia graphics card. You have to use Bumblebee (see: Bumblebee project).
Summary
I am using Linux Mint 14 on the MSI GE70-0NC for nearly 2 months now. It works very well.
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