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| + | ====== Acer Aspire 5740G ====== | ||
| + | ===== Introduction ===== | ||
| + | This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Acer Aspire 5740G laptop. | ||
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| + | This page is just for discussing using Linux on the Acer Aspire 5740G. For a general discussion about this laptop you can visit the [[http://www.lapwik.com/acer_aspire_5740g|Acer Aspire 5740G page on LapWik]]. | ||
| + | ===== Editing This Page ===== | ||
| + | If you would like to edit this page please first view our [[Editing Guidelines]]. | ||
| + | ===== Specifications ===== | ||
| + | For full specifications see the [[http://www.lapspecs.com/wiki/acer+aspire+5740g|Acer Aspire 5740G specifications page]]. | ||
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| + | |Name|Acer Aspire 5740G| | ||
| + | |Processor|Intel® Core i7-620M processor (4 MB L3 cache, 2.66 GHz, up to 3.33 GHz, DDR3 1066 MHz, 35 W), supporting Intel® 64 architecture, Intel® Smart Cache, Intel® Turbo Boost Technology \\ Intel® Core i5-540M processor (3 MB L3 cache, 2.53 GHz, up to 3.06 GHz, DDR3 1066 MHz, 35 W), i5-520M processor (3 MB L3 cache, 2.40 GHz, up to 2.93 GHz, DDR3 1066 MHz, 35 W), i5-430M processor (3 MB L3 cache, 2.26 GHz, up to 2.53 GHz, DDR3 1066 MHz, 35 W) processor, supporting Intel® 64 architecture, Intel® Smart Cache, Intel® Turbo Boost Technology \\ Intel® Core i3-350M processor (3 MB L3 cache, 2.26 GHz, DDR3 1066 MHz, 35 W), i5-330M processor (3 MB L3 cache, 2.26 GHz, DDR3 1066 MHz, 35 W) processor, supporting Intel® 64 architecture, Intel® Smart Cache, Intel® Turbo Boost Technology| | ||
| + | |Screen|15.6" (1366x768) Widescreen| | ||
| + | |RAM|Up to 8GB| | ||
| + | |HDD|160GB to 640GB| | ||
| + | |Optical Drive|DVD+-RW| | ||
| + | |Graphics|ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5650 \\ ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5470| | ||
| + | |Network|10/100/1000 Ethernet \\ Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 a/g/n Wi-Fi \\ Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ \\ | | ||
| + | ===== Linux Compatibility ===== | ||
| + | ^Device^Compatibility^Comments^ | ||
| + | |Processor|Works| | | ||
| + | |Screen|Works| | | ||
| + | |HDD|Works| | | ||
| + | |Optical Drive|Works| | | ||
| + | |Graphics|Works|You will need to install the latest ATI fglrx drivers to get the graphics working.| | ||
| + | |Sound|Works| | | ||
| + | |Ethernet|Works| | | ||
| + | |Wireless|Works| | | ||
| + | |Bluetooth|Not Tested| | | ||
| + | |Modem|Not Tested| | | ||
| + | |USB|Works| | | ||
| + | |Card Reader|Not Tested| | | ||
| + | |Webcam|Not Tested| | | ||
| + | ===== Notes ===== | ||
| + | Tested with Ubuntu 10.04 | ||
| + | ==== Graphics ==== | ||
| + | You need the latest ATI fglrx drivers to get the Radeon HD 5650 working properly. See the guides section on this site for details. | ||
| + | ===== Summary ===== | ||
| + | The Acer Aspire 5740G works quiet well with Linux after having installed the fglrx drivers. | ||
acer_aspire_5740g.txt · Last modified: 2017/09/10 21:29 by don
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