Asus M50SV
Created by: Bill Giannikos,Last modification on Mon 07 of Apr, 2008 [09:46 UTC]
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.
Introduction
This is a guide to running Linux with the Asus M50SV laptop.Editing This Page
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| Name | Asus M50SV | |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 2.5Ghz | |
| Screen | 15.4" WXGA+ Widescreen | |
| RAM | 2GB | |
| HDD | 250GB | |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW | |
| Graphics | NVIDIA Geforce 9500M | |
| Network | Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11abgn, Bluetooth | |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| HDD | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | |
| Sound | Yes | |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | |
| Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Firewire | Yes | |
| Card Reader | Yes | |
| Webcam | Yes | |
| Fingerprint Reader | Not Tested | |
Notes
Graphics
The NVIDIA Geforce 9500M needs the latest version of the nvidia drivers to function. Most Linux distributions don't include this so manual installation in necessary. Check out the guides section on this site for installation details.Audio
For full audio support you will need to use ALSA version 1.0.16 or grater. Like the graphics controller, most Linux distributions only have an older version so you will need to install it manually. Again, check the guides section on this site for installation details.Webcam
The webcam works with the Linux-uvc driver. Some (Ubuntu 7.10) Linux distributions include this driver while other don't. Check our guides section for installation details.Summary
There is some configuration work required for the Asus M50SV to function properly with Linux however nothing exceptionally difficult is necessary. This laptop work just fine after the properly installation work is done.Have you installed Linux on this laptop? If so how about leaving a comment about your success in the comments section below.
Comments
great articles
http://seethisnowreadthis.com/2008/05/19/how-to-install-ubuntu-804-hardy-heron-on-the-asus-m50sv-a1/
Screen Brightness
sudo -s
echo 0 > /sys/devices/platform/asus_laptop/ls_switch
beautiful laptop!
get libfprint/pam_fprint for the fingerprint reader - works great!