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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Introduction

This is a guide to running Linux with the Asus M3N laptop. The M3N is a middle level laptop but does include a high resolution screen although this means some extra configuration work is required under Linux.

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Specifications

Processor	Intel Pentium-M 1.5 GHz
Screen	14.1" SXGA+
RAM	512MB
HDD	60GB
Optical Drive	DVD-RW
Graphics	Intel Extreme Graphics 2
Network	10/100 Ethernet, Intel 2100 802.11b Wireless
Other	4 x USB2.0, 1 x Firewire

Linux Compatibility

Device	Compatibility	Comments
Processor	Yes
Screen	Yes
Optical Drive	Yes
Graphics	Yes
Sound	Yes	Use the snd-intel8x0 driver
Ethernet	Yes
Wireless	Yes	Use the ipw2100 driver
56K Modem	Not Tested
USB	Yes
Firewire	Not Tested
SD Card Reader	Not Tested
PCMCIA	Not Tested

Notes

As standard, the native screen resolution of the Asus M3N is 1400x1050. Due to how the Intel Extreme Graphics functions this resolution may not be available right away, requireing the use of the 915resolution utility. You can view our Configuring the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 & 950 guide for more information.

Related Resources

Preparing your laptop for Linux
Configuring the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 & 950
Increasing battery life

Summary

The Asus M3N has very few issues under Linux. Support is good and installation was quite easy.


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