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 U3S laptop.

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Specifications

Name	Asus U3S
Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 2.2GHz
Screen	13.3" WXGA Widescreen
RAM	1.5GB
HDD	160GB
Optical Drive	DVD+-RW
Graphics	NVIDIA Geforce 8400M
Network	Ethernet, Intel 4965 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	Use the iwl4965 driver
Bluetooth	Not Tested
Modem	Not Tested
USB	Yes
Firewire	Not Tested
Card Reader	Not Tested
ExpressCard Slot	Not Tested
Webcam	Not Tested

Notes

The GeForce 8400M in the Asus U3S currently is not supported by the open source 'nv' driver. For functioning graphics you will need to install the proprietary NVIDIA driver.

You will need to use a distribution which includes kernel 2.6.22 or greater. Older kernels will not fully support this laptop.

Summary

The graphics controller is the main issue in getting Linux running on the Asus U3S properly. However after these drivers are installed the laptop works just fine.



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