Asus M6N
Created by: Bill Giannikos,Last modification on Mon 13 of Aug, 2007 [13:49 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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Bill Giannikos (bill2 at giannikos.com.au)Introduction
This is a guide to running Linux with the Asus M6N laptop, model ASM6801N. The M6N is a higher end laptop and includes a good set of specifications. Its Linux support is good when you updates to the latest version of the BIOS.Editing This Page
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| Processor | Intel Pentium-M 1.6Ghz | |
| Screen | 15.4" | |
| RAM | 512MB | |
| HDD | 60GB | |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW | |
| Graphics | 64MB ATI Radeon Mobility 9600 | |
| Network | 10/100/1000 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 snd-intel8x0 driver |
| Ethernet | Yes | Use tg3 driver |
| Wireless | Yes | Use ipw2100 driver |
| 56K Modem | Yes | Use the Linuxant driver |
| USB | Yes | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| SD Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| PCMCIA | Yes | |
Notes
The graphics chip will work with either the open source radeon driver or with the proprietary ATI driver. For installation instructions, you can view our Configuring an ATI graphics chip guide. For 3D support, you will need the proprietary driver.You will need to upgrade to the latest BIOS version to get ACPI working properly. Older BIOS versions have issues with reporting the battery status among other things.
Related Resources
Preparing your laptop for LinuxConfiguring an ATI graphics chip
Increasing battery life
Summary
For best results you will need to install the latest BIOS available for the Asus M6N. With the updated BIOS the installation of Linux went well.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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