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MSI GX623
Introduction
This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the MSI GX623 laptop.
This page is just for discussing using Linux on the MSI GX623. For a general discussion about this laptop you can visit the MSI GX623 page on LapWik.
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Specifications
For full specifications see the MSI GX623 specifications page.
| Name | MSI GX623 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo Processor |
| Screen | 15.4 WSGXA+ (1440×900) or 1680×1050 |
| Graphics | ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4670 |
| RAM | Up to 4GB |
| HDD | 160GB to 500GB - 5400rpm |
| Optical Drive | DVD Super Multi Blu-Ray Drive |
| Network | 10/100 Built-in 802.11b/g/n |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works | |
| Screen | Works | |
| HDD | Works | Might be slow with partitions bigger then 300GB |
| Optical Drive | Works | |
| Graphics | Partial | It is possible to geti it working, but a lot of problems with Suspend and console CTRL+ALT+F1 |
| Sound | Works | |
| Ethernet | Works | |
| Wireless | Works | |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Works | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | Works |
Notes
You can enter any specific notes with running Linux on the MSI GX623 here.
Summary
You can enter a summary of how well the MSI GX623 works with Linux here.
Discussion
No issues whatsoever that aren't also an issue with Windows
havent tested the webcam and have no need for modem but all other functions seem to work
This laptop tho has a serious flaw in the trackpad, it's way too sensitive which is really iorritating when you are trying to type and the cursor moves all over the screen and selects things or opens/closes pages. You generally have to type slowly
I installed Ubuntu 9.10 on this notebook. CPU, Screen, HDD, DVD Drive, GPU, Sound Card, Ethernet, Wifi, Bluetooth, USB worked. What I wasn't able to test was: Webcam and Modem. Card Reader didn't work.