Asus A8Jm
Created by: Bill Giannikos,Last modification on Mon 13 of Aug, 2007 [07:04 UTC]by Bill Giannikos
This guide is intended to provide you details on how well this laptop works with Linux and which drivers you need to configure. For details on how to actually install and configure the required drivers have a look at our guides section for distribution specific instructions.
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Authors
Bill Giannikos (bill2 at giannikos.com.au)Introduction
This is a guide to running Linux with the Asus A8Jm laptop. This laptop has quite a good graphics chip in it making 3D gaming an option. Good news is that Linux work very well with the A8Jm.Editing This Page
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| Name | Asus A8Jm | |
| Processor | Intel Core Duo T2400 1.83Ghz | |
| Screen | 14.1" WXGA | |
| RAM | 1GB | |
| HDD | 100GB | |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW | |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce Go 7600 | |
| Network | 10/100 Ethernet, Intel 3945 802.11g Wireless, Bluetooth | |
| Other | 5 x USB2.0, 1 x FireWire, Webcam | |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | |
| Sound | Yes | Use the snd-hda-intel driver |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | Use the ipw3945 driver |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| Express Card Slot | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | No | No drivers currently available |
Notes
Either the Xorg nv driver or Nvidia's proprietary one can be used with the graphics chip in this laptop, however if you want 3D support you need the later driver. Our Configuring a nVidia graphics chip guide can be helpful with installation issues for the proprietary driver.Related Resources
Preparing your laptop for LinuxConfiguring a nVidia graphics chip
Configuring the ipw3945 driver for the Intel 3945ABG wireless controller
Increasing battery life
Summary
Very little work was needed to get linux working on the Asus A8Jm. Most Linux distribution should not have any problems at all here. Opensuse 10.2 seems to run better than Ubuntu 7.04 based distributions.Have you installed Linux on this laptop? If so how about leaving a comment about your success in the comments section below.
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