This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Asus A52Jr laptop.
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For full specifications see the Asus A52Jr specifications page.
Name | Asus A52Jr |
Processor | Intel® Core™ i5 Processor 540M/520M/450M/430M : 2.53 GHz - 2.26 GHz, with Turbo Boost up to 3.06/2.93/2.93/2.53 GHz; Intel® Core™ i3 Processor 370M/350M/330M : 2.4 GHz - 2.13 GHz, Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor P6000 : 1.86 GHz |
Screen | 15.6“ (1366×768) Widescreen |
RAM | Up to 8GB |
HDD | 250GB to 640GB |
Optical Drive | DVD+-RW Blu-ray |
Graphics | ATI Mobility™ Radeon® HD 5470 |
Network | 10/100/1000 Ethernet Integrated 802.11b/g/n |
Device | Compatibility | Comments |
---|---|---|
Processor | Works | |
Screen | Works | |
HDD | Works | |
Optical Drive | Works | |
Graphics | Works | Needs the ATI proprietary drivers |
Sound | Works | |
Ethernet | Works | |
Wireless | Works | A recent Linux distribution with an up to date kernel is recommended for best support, Ubuntu 10.10 is a good choice |
USB | Works | |
Card Reader | Not Tested | |
Webcam | Not Tested |
For best support you should use kernel 2.6.35 or greater. Ubuntu 10.10 is a good choice.
Te Asus A52Jr works well with an up to date Linux distribution.