This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Acer Extensa 5430 laptop.
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.
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| Name | Acer Extensa 5430 |
| Processor | AMD Athlon 64 |
| Screen | 15.4” WXGA Widescreen |
| RAM | 1GB to 4GB |
| HDD | 120GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW |
| Graphics | ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3200 |
| Network | Ethernet, Acer InviLink 802.11bg |
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| HDD | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | |
| Sound | Yes | |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Card Reader | Yes | |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested | |
| PCMCIA | Not Tested |
Problem writing to Kingston Data Traveler 100 16GB, but not any other USB drives(It's the same in Vista).
You can enter a summary of how well the Acer Extensa 5430 works with Linux here.
Discussion
Extensa 5430 given to me by family member. Dual booting win7 and ubuntu 10.10 Everything is working perfect with default installs of either OS. I am a happy man.