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MSI X-Slim X400
Introduction
This is a compatibility guide for the MSI X-Slim X400 laptop.
This page is just for discussing using Linux on the MSI X-Slim X400. For a general discussion about this laptop you can visit the MSI X-Slim X400 page on LapWik.
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Specifications
For full specifications see the MSI X-Slim X400 specifications page.
| Name | MSI X-Slim X400 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo Processor |
| Screen | 14 (1366×768) |
| Graphics | Intel GMA 4500MHD |
| RAM | Up to 2GB |
| HDD | 320GB to 500GB |
| Optical Drive | No |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Built-in 802.11b/g/n |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works | |
| Screen | Works | |
| HDD | Works | |
| Graphics | Works | |
| Sound | Works | |
| Ethernet | Works | |
| Wireless | Works | Just turn it on (Fn + F8) if it says it's 'disabled' |
| Bluetooth | Works | |
| USB | Works | |
| Card Reader | Works | |
| Webcam | Works |
Notes
You can enter any specific notes with running Linux on the MSI X-Slim X400 here.
Summary
Everything except those that have not been tested (they probably work as well) works out-of-the-box. If a device doesn't seem to work, just turn them on using the their respective buttons on the function key list.
Discussion
Card Reader Not Testedtested - works with Pretec MMC 64Mb
distr - same
Bluetooth Not Testedtested - works great with Nokia 5310 XpressMusic
distr - LUbuntu (from box)
Hello, anyone there?
I'm considering a purchase of a MSI X-Slim x400, but I'd like to install Ubuntu on it. Anyone come forward with experience with this?
MSI x400 works with Ubuntu 10.04.1 completely out-of-the-box. I've only had a day with it though so far.
You may think that some its components don't work (e.g., wireless, touchpad, webcam) but they do work, they're just 'disabled;' re-enable them by pushing on their respective button on the function keys list. I especially thought that my wireless wasn't working because of this but it just wasn't turned on. Just turn whatever that seems not to work on.