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MSI GX620
Introduction
This is a compatibiltiy guide to running Linux with the MSI GX620 laptop.
This page is just for discussing using Linux on the MSI GX620. For a general discussion about this laptop you can visit the MSI GX620 page on LapWik.
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Specifications
For full specifications see the MSI GX620 specifications page.
| Name | MSI GX620 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo processor |
| Screen | 15.4” WXGA or WSXGA+ Widescreen |
| RAM | Up to 4GB |
| HDD | 160GB to 320GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW Blueray |
| Graphics | nVIDIA Geforce 9600M GT |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Ethernet 802.11b/g/n WLAN Card |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works | |
| Screen | Works | |
| HDD | Works | |
| Optical Drive | Works | |
| Graphics | Works | See notes |
| Sound | Works | |
| Ethernet | Works | |
| Wireless | Works | |
| Bluetooth | Works | |
| Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Works | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | Works |
Notes
Graphics
For best results from the Geforce 9600M you should install the NVIDIA proprietary drivers. See the guides section on this site on how to accomplish this on several Linux distributions.
Summary
The MSI GX620 works great with Linux. All the components tested worked just fine as standard.
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