This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Acer Aspire 5738Z laptop.
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For full specifications see the Acer Aspire 5738Z specifications page.
| Name | Acer Aspire 5738Z |
| Processor | Intel Pentium Dual-core processor: 1MB On-Die L2 Cache |
| Screen | 15.6” HD (1366 x 768) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce G105M Intel GMA 4500M |
| RAM | Up to 8GB |
| HDD | Unknown |
| Optical Drive | DVD Super Multi Blu-Ray Drive |
| Network | 10/100/1000 802.11b/g/n |
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works | |
| Screen | Works | |
| HDD | Works | |
| Optical Drive | Works | |
| Graphics | Works | Only the Intel graphics were tested, NVIDIA is not known at this time. |
| Sound | Works | |
| Ethernet | Not Tested | |
| Wireless | Works | |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Works | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| Fingerprint Reader | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | Not Working | No drivers at the moment |
The 5738z was tested with Ubuntu 9.10
The Acer Aspire 5738z is not a bad laptop to use with Linux, all the major features are working. If you have this model with the NVIDIA graphics chip it would be good to know if that works for you.
Discussion
on Ubuntu 10.04
Ethernet, webcam, Card reader, Bluetooth work (dont have fingerprint panel)
webcam, nvidia, card reader – all is working (dont have fingerprint panel)
can i never use my webcam?coz i m in need of it?
and my intel 4500 graphics accelerator is working or not,where from can i check it?plz help me