This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Asus X61SL laptop.
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For full specifications see the Asus X61SL specifications page.
| Name | Asus X61SL |
| Processor | Intel Core2 Duo Processor P8600/ P8400/ P7450/ P7350/ T6600/ T6400/ T5900/ T5850/ T5800/ T5750 : 2.4 GHz - 2 GHz, 1066-667 MHz FSB, 3/2 MB On-Die L2 cache; Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor T4200/ T3400/ T3200 : 2.16 GHz - 2.0 GHz, 800/533MHz FSB, 1 MB On-Die L2 cache Intel Celeron Dual-Core Processor T1700/ T1600 : 1.83 GHz - 1.66 GHz, 667MHz FSB, 1 MB On-Die L2 cache Intel Celeron Processor 585/575 : 2.16 GHz - 2 GHz, 667MHz FSB, 1MB On-Die L2 cache |
| Screen | 16” HD (1366×768) Color-Shine (Glare-type) |
| Graphics | ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 |
| RAM | Up to 4GB |
| HDD | 250GB to 500GB - 5400rpm |
| Optical Drive | DVD Super Multi Blu-Ray DVD Combo |
| Network | 10/100/1000 802.11 b/g/n |
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works | |
| Screen | Works | |
| HDD | Works | |
| Optical Drive | Works | |
| Graphics | Works | See notes |
| Sound | Works | |
| Ethernet | Works | |
| Wireless | Works | |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Works | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | Works |
To get 3D support you will need to install the proprietary fglrx drivers. See the guides section here for details on doing this.
Linux works well on the Asus X61SL, no issues to report.
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