Modify tpm module check flow to reduce s3 resume time. The superthin laptop also wakes up from sleep almost as soon as you lift the spunmetal lid. Mar 24, 20 i bought a asus zenbook ux31 a recently with windows 7 home premium 64bit. Nov 16, 2011 the zenbook is nicely free of bloatware, though you do get an asus utility suite, which includes facelogon software and a 100page electronic manual. Please refer to specification pages for full details. Ive done some research about problems with ubuntu, but could.
To open ux31a you have to unscrew 10 t5 screws on the bottom plate. The first zenbooks were released in october 2011, and the original range of products was amended and expanded during 2012. Intel corporation 3rd gen core processor dram controller 8086. Adapter and disk is a bit thicker in comparison to old one. Most things worked out fo the box, including touchscreen. And everything pretty much worked out of the box, except for the brightness hotkeys, which i still havent gotten to work but meh, i just xbacklight set xx use the options which is quick enough. Jun 03, 2017 someone has it working with a couple of issues. The cover features finelyetched concentric circles that embody the infinite nature of zen thinking.
Zenbook s is our slimmest and most stylish laptop, and its built for serious work on the go. Ive been using this latest zenbook with intel iris graphics and dual ssds for several weeks now as my main system and have taken it on four business trips so far and its been running great. How to install debianlinux on an asus zenbook prime laptop. Ubuntu on the asus zenbook ux305 ultrabook full circle magazine. Asuszenbookprime community help wiki ubuntu documentation. Asus zenbook ux31e ssd replacement ifixit repair guide. Please visit the asus usa and asus canada websites for information about locally available products.
The acer aspire s3 only scored 5,623 mips in this same test, and. Ultrabooks are intels new ultraportable laptop standard thats making serious headway in the premium laptop sector. Tweaking asus zenbook ux305ca on linux timors site. The asus zenbook prime ux31aux21aux32vd works quite well with. Posted on 21 april 2016 1 november 2016 author timor categories howto tags debian, linux, ubuntu, zenbook 18 thoughts on tweaking asus zenbook ux305ca on linux jbbiard says. The operating system is a collection of the basic instructions that tell the electronic parts of the computer what to do and how to work. I have switched to linux mint 14, 64 bit with mate desktop. Asus zenbook ux31a and ubuntu seem like a fine pairing a. This page contains instructions, tips, pointers, and links for installing and configuring arch linux on the asus zenbook pro ux501. May 18, 2016 i am prepurchasing asus zenbook ux306ua, which comes with win 10. It has adata xm11 256gb ssd in similar form type as m.
The asus zenbook ux31 is a slim, stylish ultrabook that not only packs a robust core i5 processor and 128gb ssd into its 3pound unibody aluminum chassis, but a highres 1600 x 900 display and excellent audio. It uses precisioncrafted aluminum throughout its monoshell build, ensuring light durability. Win 7 fails to boot and install on asus zenbook ux31 posted in windows 7. It can be identified by markings on the back panel near the fan exhaust. Hi,my zenbook restarted and win gave me to new options. Debian 9 install nvidia drivers on asus zenbook ux501. Flaunt your sophistication with the eyecatchingly elegant design. I looked on the net and same result, which leads me. Here is a photo of disk and adapter fitted inside laptop. Products certified by the federal communications commission and industry canada will be distributed in the united states and canada. I checked f thinkpad series but they were huge bricks that have nothing in common with mobile word. Its antiglare materials reduce distracting reflections and unsightly fingerprints, while ips technology affords wide 178 viewing angles so more people can look on with better quality from almost any. Go to last tab and boot override using the usb drive containing ubuntu. Therefore potential buyers would know if that hardware is supported and owners would know how get the best out of that hardware.
I am prepurchasing asus zenbook ux306ua, which comes with win 10. I was unable to install from usb via bios due to missing cddvd required issue. Reinstalled ubuntu from the usb boot as others have mentioned, and now it works. I intend to delete all partitions on the ssd and then install linux on clear sdd. I updated the drivers manually after liveupdate hung and would not progress, and showed it was. The resulting device is represented in sysfs in the directory sysbusacpidevicesacpi0008. Is asus zenbook 3 ux390ua compatible with ubuntu and its. The zenbook is nicely free of bloatware, though you do get an asus utility suite, which includes facelogon software and a 100page electronic manual. I used the mostuseful thread on these forums to do a fresh installation on this machine. I bought a asus zenbook ux31 a recently with windows 7 home premium 64bit. Ausfuhrlicher test des asus zenbook ux31edh52b intel core i5 2557m, intel hd graphics sandy bridge.
Intel corporation 3rd gen core processor graphics controller 8086. I have solved touchpad inconsistencies palm detection problems via information at a stranded post. It is used to convert sata ssdhdd as an ssd for asus ux31 ux21 zenbook. Best linux for asus zenbook ux306ua may 2016 forums cnet. For general instructions see laptop and comparable models from the summary page laptopasus and category.
Installing linux mint on an asus zenbook ux303ln david. May 22, 2012 asuss original ultrabook was the first ultraportable laptop to give the macbook air a run for its money, but it ultimately fell short. Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. I need to be able to do some linuxbased dev work while mobile. The sentelic touchpad drivers have been added to the 3. I currently use win10 and ubuntu on my main desktop and only ubuntu on my mbp. Jan 23, 2012 the asus zenbook ux31 is a slim, stylish ultrabook that not only packs a robust core i5 processor and 128gb ssd into its 3pound unibody aluminum chassis, but a highres 1600 x 900 display and. Zenbook are a family of ultrabooks lowbulk laptop computers produced by asus. Models range from 12inch laptops featuring power efficient components but lacking connectivity and having only integrated graphics processors, to 15inch laptops. I keep hearing that windows still spies on you even if you deselect all the info gathering features on setup. Zenbook prime fields a vivid full hd 1080p ips panel that brings visuals to breathtaking life with 350cdm2 brightness and 800.
Gnulinux is a free and open source software operating system for computers. Still need to hold down escape to avoid the windows boot. Hi everyone, i m looking for some advice and infos about a recent problem with my zenbook ux 32 vd i should first specify the specs. And everything pretty much worked out of the box, except for the brightness hotkeys, which i still havent gotten to work but meh. The embedded qualcomm adapter works fine with the ath9k driver included in the kernel. I can vaguely remember an odd miss startup after the clean install.
I have created a bootable usb of ubuntu 14 and i know it works because it works on another laptop. However, i find that too green using xcalib and so use the ux21e version. X only works with a nonfree driver and or firmware. View and download asus zenbook ux31a manual online. Fit for asus ux31 ux21 zenbook, replace following ssd by higher capacity m. To change disks, you have to unscrew additionally one philipshead screew that holds disk in place. I just received an asus zenbook ux31a with windows 8 on it. Update dec 1, 2018 ive finally installed ubuntu 18. I also include here the windows managers because this type of software has a more intimate. In june 2012 i have bought asus zenbook ux31a model ux31ar4003x.
Ive done some research about problems with ubuntu, but could not find anything for this model. I installed opensuse kde to start off with, tried ubuntu 16. Similar findings resulted from 7zip, where the ux31 offered up a score of 6,726 mips. And ubuntu is listed twice on the boot load screen i get by holding down escape with various ubuntu and windows options, im using the second one for now, and it works. The asus zenbook ux31 is a slim, stylish ultrabook that not only packs a robust core i5 processor and 128gb ssd into its 3pound unibody aluminum chassis, but a highres 1600 x 900 display and. Asuss original ultrabook was the first ultraportable laptop to give the macbook air a run for its money, but it ultimately fell short. Apr 29, 2017 the laptop is an asus zenbook pro ux501vw, which is like a 15 macbook pro, but half the price and without some crazy touch bar. The asus zenbook ux305 is a thin and light laptop that offers a pretty great value. The asus zenbook ux31 is one of the first laptops to conform to intels ultrabook specification.
I was looking for a powerful notebook and found the asus zenbook ux501jwfi177h. I disabled quick boot and secure boot in the bios menu newest bios. Compatibility with asus zenbook ux501 series in ubuntu. Replacing the ssd in the asus zenbook ux31e is relatively easy and should not take much time. Install ubuntu on asus zenbook ux305 i had a quick look on this forum for known issues with that, i didnt find many to be honest, just a couple of thread but they were not very specific for ubuntu. Mar 31, 2014 ive been using this latest zenbook with intel iris graphics and dual ssds for several weeks now as my main system and have taken it on four business trips so far and its been running great. Fix system had black screen while vga driver was uninstalled. I looked on the net and same result, which leads me to believe that it should be largely ok. Dont forget to check the archlinux wiki on the asus zenbook ux333 as.
Ive limped along using osx and also using virtualbox, but neither of them. Feb 21, 2015 win 7 fails to boot and install on asus zenbook ux31 posted in windows 7. Debianon is an effort to document how to install, configure and use debian on some specific hardware. First off, let me first say, what a nightmare this was. Oct 31, 2011 128gb solidstate drive be damned, the zenbook ux31 has plenty of preinstalled software, from classics like trend micro titanium internet security and an office 2010 trial to more avantgarde. I had shut down windows on my brand new ux31 ux31e is the 256gb ssd version zenbook, after updating all the drivers that i would allow installed, and uninstalling the extraneous stuff like smartlogon, facelogon, usb charger plus, imei, and liveupdate. Apr 25, 2016 update dec 1, 2018 ive finally installed ubuntu 18. Disk is some kind of proprietary form type only found in zenbooks. Anyone tried ubuntu on asus zenbook ux390ua or ux330.
The acer aspire s3 only scored 5,623 mips in this same test, and your average core i5 powered laptop will. Bottom lid is a bit harder to put on, because of thickness. Feb 20, 2015 installing linux mint on an asus zenbook ux303ln february 20, 2015 october 20, 2015 david vonka linux howto linux, mint, touchpad, ubuntu, uefi, zenbook i just bought an asus zenbook ux303ln, preinstalled with a windows 8. Not quite sure if this will help, but ive got ubuntu gnome running on a ux303u. Ubuntu on the asus zenbook ux305 ultrabook full circle. The purpose is not to duplicate the debian official documentation, but to document how to install debian on some specific hardware.
Recovery partition on asus zenbook ux31a after a fresh. For the most versatile laptop with a 360 flippable display, choose zenbook flip. I had to install bumblebee to get the discrete gpu running, and i had some issues regarding that and gdm, but if youre loading stock ubuntu on it that shouldnt be a problem. Ubuntu on the asus zenbook ux305 ultrabook posted on 04032015 at 4. The asus zenbook models ux31eux21e works very well with ubuntu but. After a little headache and some arcane magic, i managed to get an encrypted version of ubuntu 17. Feb 21, 2015 hi everyone, i m looking for some advice and infos about a recent problem with my zenbook ux 32 vd i should first specify the specs. Ux31e too in june 2012 i have bought asus zenbook ux31a model ux31a r4003x. Use this guide if booting is an issue or if you want to upgrade the amount of storage your ssd has. Tweaking asus zenbook ux305ca on linux lately i was searching for mobile notebook that i could use for remote work. Upgrading to 512gb ssd on asus zenbook ux31a update. Mar 06, 2020 like the acer aspire s3, the ux31 is an ultrabook. Sound, video, brightness, suspend, wifi, ethernet, all appear to work.