This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Asus N61Jq laptop.
This page is just for discussing using Linux on the Asus N61Jq. For a general discussion about this laptop you can visit the Asus N61Jq page on LapWik.
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For full specifications see the Asus N61Jq specifications page.
| Name | Asus N61Jq |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i7 Processor 720QM : 1.6 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.8 GHz |
| Screen | 16” (1366×768) Widescreen |
| RAM | Up to 8GB |
| HDD | 250GB to 640GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW Blueray |
| Graphics | ATI Mobility™ Radeon® HD 5730 |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Ethernet 802.11a/b/g/n or 802.11b/g |
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works | |
| Screen | Works | |
| HDD | Works | |
| Optical Drive | Works | |
| Graphics | Works | The proprietary ATI drivers are required for 3D support. |
| Sound | Works | |
| Ethernet | Works | |
| Wireless | Works | |
| Bluetooth | Works | |
| Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Works | |
| Card Reader | Works | |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | Works | The image the camera produces is upside down. |
Ubuntu 10.10 is recommended with this laptop for best compatibility.
If you use an up to date Linux distribution you wont have any problems with the Asus N61Jq.