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Asus M51Va

Introduction

This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Asus M51Va laptop.


This guide is intended to provide you details on how well this laptop works with Linux and which modules you need to configure. For details on how to actually install and configure the required modules have a look at our guides section for distribution specific instructions.

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Specifications

For full specifications see the Asus M51Va specifications page.

NameAsus M51Va-AP082
ProcessorIntel Core 2 Duo (T5800)
Screen15.4” WXGA or WXGA+ or WSXGA+ Widescreen
RAM1GB to 4GB
HDD160GB to 320GB
Optical DriveDVD+-RW or Blu-ray
GraphicsATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650
NetworkEthernet, Intel 5100 802.11abgn, Bluetooth
Other1.3Mp WebCam

Linux Compatibility

DeviceCompatibilityComments
ProcessorCompatibleNot tested on a games
ScreenUp to 1440×900Difficulty in switching resolutions
HDDNot Tested
Optical DriveNot Tested
GraphicsIncompatible
SoundIncompatible
EthernetCompatible
WirelessNot Tested
BluetoothNot Tested
56K ModemNot Tested
USBNot Tested
FirewireNot Tested
Card ReaderNot Tested
ExpressCard SlotNot Tested
CameraNot Tested

Notes

You can enter any specific notes with running Linux on the Asus M51Va here.

Summary

You can enter a summary of how well the Asus M51Va works with Linux here.


If you wish to purchase a laptop with Linux pre-installed you can visit Dell's Ubuntu website.

Have you installed Linux on this laptop? If so how about leaving a comment about your success in the discussion section below. Also, if you would like to be notified when this page is updated you can register to this website and then click the Subscribe Page Changes link below.




Discussion

Adam, Monday 05 of January, 2009 [14:35:58]

Thank You for your advice but I tried this before and it doesn't work. There is no such thing as ls_switch in this directory. Maybe I should install some drivers but I don't have any idea which drivers this should be.

Adam, Monday 05 of January, 2009 [05:57:56]

I have problem with changing brightness which is *** me off cause it changes itself on its own will.

Bill Giannikos, Monday 05 of January, 2009 [06:03:09]

Try entering in the following:

echo 0 > /sys/devices/platform/asus_laptop/ls_switch

Newer Asus laptops have this brightness “feature”.

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