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MSI GT780DXR
Introduction
This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the MSI GT780DXR.
This page is just for discussing using Linux on the MSI GT780DXR. For a general discussion about this laptop you can visit the MSI GT780DXR page on LapWik.
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Specifications
For full specifications see the MSI GT780DXR specifications page.
| Name | MSI GT780DXR |
| Processor | The 2nd Generation Intel Core i7 Processor |
| Screen | 17.3” Full HD (1920×1080) LED backlight |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| HDD | 500GB SATA 7200rpm + 500GB SATA 7200rpm |
| Optical DVD Super Multi | DVD |
| Graphics | nVidia GeForce GTX 570M |
| Network | 10/100/1000 802.11 b/g/n |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works out of the box | |
| Screen | Works out of the box | |
| HDD | Works out of the box | |
| Graphics Chip | Works out of the box | |
| VGA Out | Not Tested | |
| HDMI Out | Not Tested | |
| Display Port | Not Tested | |
| Optical Drive | Works out of the box | |
| Sound | Works out of the box | |
| Microphone | Works out of the box | |
| Headphone Port | Works out of the box | |
| Microphone-In Port | Works out of the box | |
| Line-In Port | Not Tested | |
| SPDIFOut | Not Tested | |
| Ethernet | Works out of the box | |
| Wireless | Works out of the box | |
| Bluetooth | Works out of the box | |
| USB | Works out of the box | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| Card Reader | Works out of the box | |
| Webcam | Works out of the box | |
| ESATA Port | Not Tested | |
| Keyboard | Works out of the box | Only white backlight |
| TouchPad | Works out of the box | |
| Docking Station | Not Tested | |
| Suspend/Resume | Not Tested |
Notes
I've tested Ubuntu 12.04 and 12.10 in different distros (Clasic, Linux mint, Ultimate Edition, KUbuntu, etc.)
Summary
Everything is working fine. The only problem I found is that at boot time have to set the kernel parameter “nomodeset”, otherwise you will get stuck with some distros.
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