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notebook K56CB
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model: K56CB(model id: 1198)
subtype (notebook, netbook, motherboard, tablet):
netbook
vendor:
ASUS
architecture:
x86-64/amd64
does it have a free boot firmware (BIOS,UEFI,...) ?
no
can free operating systems be installed?
yes
does the device prevent installing wifi cards not-approved by the vendor?
not-specified
year of commercialization:
not-specified
compatibility with free software:
A-platinum
tested on:
Parabola GNU/Linux
tested with the following kernel libre:
4.3.3_gnu-1
video card model:
Intel i915 + nVidia GeForce 740M GT (works with 3D acceleration)
wifi model:
Atheros AR9485 (it works)
webcam model:
Azurewave (it works)
Description:
  • 4GB RAM
  • Optical CD/DVD reader/wirter
  • SD/SDHC card reader
  • Combo audio jack (speakers/mic)
  • VGA and HDMI port
  • 2xUSB2 and 1xUSB3 ports
  • RJ45 network plug

Comes shipped with Windows 8 or Windows 8 Pro, therefore UEFI Secure Boot is enabled by default: make sure you disable it in the UEFI settings (press F2 at boot) before installing a non-signed distro.

Comes in different variants with more or less disk space and different CPUs:

  • Intel® Core™ i7 3537U/3517U
  • Intel® Core™ i5 3317U
  • Intel® Core™ i3 3217U
HDD is 320GB, 500GB, 750GB or 1000GB, with an optional 24GB SSD.

Video acceleration is supported natively for the Intel i915 chip (through the i915 driver), however using the nVidia card may require the installation of bumblebee.

Even if you're not planning to use the nVidia card, the included nouveau driver will still keep the nVidia card enabled, thus producing heat; install bbswitch and disable the card using

sudo sh -c "echo OFF > /proc/acpi/bbswitch"

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