This is a template for a future guide to running Linux with the Asus X56A laptop. If you have the Asus X56A and are running Linux on it please consider editing this page or adding a comment below with your compatibility details. By contributing you will help other people running this laptop or trying to make a decision on whether to buy it or not.
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.
For full specifications see the Asus X56A specifications page.
| Name | Asus X56A |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo |
| Screen | 15.4” WXGA Widescreen |
| RAM | Up to 4GB |
| HDD | 160GB to 320GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW |
| Graphics | Intel® GMA X4500HD |
| Network | Ethernet, 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth |
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
| Processor | Not Tested | |
| Screen | Not Tested | |
| HDD | Not Tested | |
| Optical Drive | Not Tested | |
| Graphics | Not Tested | |
| Sound | Not Tested | |
| Ethernet | Not Tested | |
| Wireless | Not Tested | |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Not Tested | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested | |
| Fingerprint Reader | Not Tested | |
| Camera | Not Tested | |
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If you wish to purchase a laptop with Linux pre-installed you can visit
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