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Samsung NP305V5A
Introduction
This is a template for a future compatibility guide to running Linux with the Samsung NP305V5A laptop. If you have the Samsung NP305V5A 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 Samsung NP305V5A. For a general discussion about this laptop you can visit the Samsung NP305V5A page on LapWik.
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Specifications
For full specifications see the Samsung NP305V5A specifications page.
| Name | Samsung NP305V5A |
| Processor | AMD Quad-Core A6-3410MX Accelerated Processor AMD Quad-Core A6-3430MX Accelerated Processor AMD Quad-Core A8-3530MX Accelerated Processor |
| Screen | 15.6” 1366×768 Widescreen |
| RAM | Up to 8GB |
| HDD | Up to 1TB |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Ethernet Intel 802.11 bg/n |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works | |
| Screen | Works | |
| HDD | Works | |
| Optical Drive | Not Tested | |
| Graphics Chip | Works | It´s necessary to instal AMD propietary drivers, to obtain a good power management of both graphics (AMD Dual Graphics). |
| VGA Out | Not Tested | |
| HDMI Out | Not Tested | |
| Sound | Works | |
| Bulti-in Microphone | Not Tested | |
| Headphone Jack | Not Tested | |
| Microphone Jack | Not Tested | |
| Ethernet | Not Tested | |
| Wireless | Works | |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| USB | Works | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | Not Tested | |
| Touch Pad | Works | |
| Suspend/Resume | Not Tested |
Notes
To obtain a good battery life with this laptop and avoid overheat problems, is strictly necessary to install AMD propietary drivers. In the settings of the Catalyst controllers you can select which graphic card to use.
Summary
In general the performance is good. Everything works well.
Discussion