• Registered: 2011-09-28
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Topic: crunchbang compatability with asus u36sd?

Hey guys, I have been MIA for a bit due to school and working two jobs but I just got a new computer.  I wanted to dual boot this one as well and I'm not too sure if crunchbang would play nice with it.  Its an Asus u36sd-xh71. The only thing that would worry me is that it has GPU chipsets.  The ubuntu community has been working with this laptop for a few months but they haven't been able to get some of the componets to work.  Here are the specs on it:

General
Brand    ASUS
Model    U36SG-XS71
Color    Black
Highlights    ASUS U36SG-XS71 Intel 2nd Generation Core i7-2620M (2.70GHz) Processor, 13.3" HD 16:9 (1366 x 768) LED Display, 8GB DDR3 Memory, 160GB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce GT 610M 2GB GDDR3 Graphics Card, Microsoft Windows 7 Professioal 64 Bit, Bluetooth V3.0 / USB 3.0 / HDMI Ready


Processor & Chipset
Processor    Intel Core i7-2620M Processor
# of Cores    2
Clock Speed    2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency    3.4 GHz
Intel Smart Cache    4 MB
Chipset    Intel HM65 Express Chipset


Memory
Standard Memory    8GB DDR3
Maximum Memory    2 x SODIMM socket for expansion up to 8GB SDRAM
Memory Standard    DDR3-1066
Memory Technology    DDR3 SDRAM


Storage
Hard Drive    * 160GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
* Free recovery disk and a hidden partition in the hard drive allow users to reformat the hard drive and reinstall the operating system and pre-loaded software as when it was shipped.
Card Reader    5-in-1 Card Reader (SD/ MMC/ XD/ MS/ MS Plus)


Display & Graphics
LCD Display    13.3" HD (1366 x 768) LED Display
Graphics Controller    NVIDIA GeForce GT 610M 2GB DDR3 Graphics Card
Video Camera    Built-in 0.3 Mega Pixel Web Camera


Network & Communication
Network    WLAN: 802.11 B/G/N
LAN: 10/100/1000 Base T
Bluetooth: Bluetooth V3.0
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nterfaces/Ports
Interface    1 x Microphone-in jack
1 x Headphone-out jack (S/PDIF)
1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor
1 x USB 3.0 port
2 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert
1 x HDMI


Security
Password Protection    BIOS Booting / HDD User Password Protection and security lock
Notebook Lock    Kensington lock hole


Audio
Audio    Built-in Speakers And Microphone
Altec Lansing Speakers
Software
Operating System    Microsoft Windows 7 Professioal 64 Bit
Power
Battery Pack    8 Cell: 5600mAh 83 Whrs
AC Adapter    Output :
19 V DC, 3.95 A, 75 W
Input :
100 -240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal
3/ 2 pin compact power supply system

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  • From: #! NightClub
  • Registered: 2011-06-02
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Re: crunchbang compatability with asus u36sd?

I am not the hardware guy but it looks good to me so far.

For Nvidia you might need the video drivers, also the newest kernel is available now via backports.

Edit: The easiest way would be to create a Live disc/USB and try the newest image of #!.

Last edited by ivanovnegro (2012-02-03 09:54:46)

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  • From: inside Ed
  • Registered: 2011-07-25
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Re: crunchbang compatability with asus u36sd?

Look at bumblebee and debumblebee. Optimus is a horrible thing.

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Re: crunchbang compatability with asus u36sd?

el_koraco wrote:

Look at bumblebee and debumblebee. Optimus is a horrible thing.

particularly check: http://linux-hybrid-graphics.blogspot.c … lease.html

  • Registered: 2011-09-28
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Re: crunchbang compatability with asus u36sd?

Thanks as always guys.  I'll try the live cd and bumblebee.  Also is there any way to install crunchbang onto my 500GB external hard drive?  I've been reading on it but I cant find any solid information on this laptop seeing how its the new generation one.

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  • #! CrunchBanger
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Re: crunchbang compatability with asus u36sd?

#1936 wrote:
el_koraco wrote:

Look at bumblebee and debumblebee. Optimus is a horrible thing.

particularly check: http://linux-hybrid-graphics.blogspot.c … lease.html

sorry, forgot to put in this link which at least for me was helpful: http://wiki.debian.org/InstallingDebianOn/Asus/U36SD

  • Registered: 2011-09-28
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Re: crunchbang compatability with asus u36sd?

#1936 wrote:
#1936 wrote:
el_koraco wrote:

Look at bumblebee and debumblebee. Optimus is a horrible thing.

particularly check: http://linux-hybrid-graphics.blogspot.c … lease.html

sorry, forgot to put in this link which at least for me was helpful: http://wiki.debian.org/InstallingDebianOn/Asus/U36SD

Thanks a bunch.  My next question is if it works on other debian OS' does that mean I can install #! and use bumblebee on it or is it more complicated than that?

  • From: #! NightClub
  • Registered: 2011-06-02
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Re: crunchbang compatability with asus u36sd?

^ #! is 100 % compatible with Debian, so if the workaround works under Debian it will also on #!.

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  • Registered: 2011-09-28
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Re: crunchbang compatability with asus u36sd?

ivanovnegro wrote:

^ #! is 100 % compatible with Debian, so if the workaround works under Debian it will also on #!.

Thanks for that reply. I went ahead and installed ubuntu 11 on my external hard drive and stayed away from the nvidia cards and used bumblebee and it worked like a charm.  Only thing that sucks about bumblebee is that you have to manually run programs with the nvidia gpu by inserting "opti" in front of the program.  But it seems like they have made some good progress with the optimus drives. 
     I want to do #! on my ssd external hard drive as well but the only problem with the bios is that it keeps on resetting the boot order to the internal hard drive.  I made 4 partitions on the drives which was /boot, /, /home and a swap.  I'm thinking its the bios thats causing this problem but does anyone have any ideas on why the boot order is changing after every restart?

  • From: #! NightClub
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Re: crunchbang compatability with asus u36sd?

^ On my crappy laptop happens the same, but it recognizes CDs in the boot order.

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