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Acer Extensa 5235
Introduction
This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Acer Extensa 5235 laptop.
This page is just for discussing using Linux on the Acer Extensa 5235. For a general discussion about this laptop you can visit the Acer Extensa 5235 page on LapWik.
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Specifications
For full specifications see the Acer Extensa 5235 specifications page.
| Name | Acer Extensa 5235 |
| Processor | Intel Celeron processor |
| Screen | 15.6“ HD (1366 x 768) |
| Graphics | Intel GMA 4500M |
| RAM | Up to 4GB |
| HDD | Unknown |
| Optical Drive | No |
| Network | Attansic 10/100/1000 Atheros 802.11b/g |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works | |
| Screen | Works | |
| HDD | Works | |
| Graphics | Works | module intel kernel 2.6.31 framebuffer with param i915.modeset=0 |
| Sound | Works | |
| Ethernet | Works | module atl1c kernel 2.6.31 |
| Wireless | Works | module ath9k kernel 2.6.31 with latest compat-wireless |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| USB | Works | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | Not Tested |
Notes
Backlight control of the Display using Mint 8 (based on ubuntu 9.10) is not working. You need to append acpi_osi=Linux as kernel Parameter.
Summary
You can enter a summary of how well the Acer Extensa 5235 works with Linux here.
acer_extensa_5235.txt · Last modified: 2017/09/27 21:29 by don
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