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 M6Ne laptop, model ASM6805N. This is a slightly updated version of the Asus M6N with better graphics and wireless. Like the M6N, the M6Ne needs the latest BIOS version available to function properly.

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Specifications

Name	Asus M6Ne
Processor	Intel Pentium-M 1.7Ghz
Screen	15.4"
RAM	512MB
HDD	60GB
Optical Drive	DVD+-RW
Graphics	128MB ATI Radeon Mobility 9700
Network	10/100/1000 Ethernet, Intel 2200 802.11g 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 ipw2200 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.

For ACPI to function properly, you will need to upgrade the BIOS to the latest available version. There are many ACPI issues with the older BIOS versions.

Related Resources

Preparing your laptop for Linux
Configuring an ATI graphics chip
Increasing battery life

Summary

After updating the BIOS, the Asus M6Ne works very well with Linux. The hardware in this laptop is supported well with Linux without any installation difficulties.


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