Re: Linux on a Laptop shipped with Windows 11 in S-mode
Hi,
The link you provided about the Laptop states: "Memory Slot (Available) 0", indicating you would not be able to upgrade the memory.
I believe you can put in an M.2 NVMe and then install Linux to that NVMe, that way you can still boot Windows as well as Linux?
I would be concerned about CPU performance. I have had challenges using a CPU that is less than the performance of an i5. Though I did set up a laptop like this for a person to use video conferencing through a Web Browser a few years ago using Debian XFCE, and that worked well.
I guess this depends on what you want to use it for?
Intel Pentium Silver N6000
https://versus.com/en/intel-pentium-silver-n6000
Someone's comment reguards the CPU: "I do not recommend for any task at all, this processor can barely run browsers alone or just a 4k video. If you versus any processer against this and it says the pentium silver n6000 wins, just know its a lie. Do not buy this garbage"
https://www.newegg.com/asus-l510ka-nb21-15-6-intel-pentium-silver-n6000-4gb-intel-uhd-graphics-64-gb/p/N82E16834236521?Item=N82E16834236521][ASUS%2015.6%22%20Vivobook%20Go%20Laptop,%20FHD,%20Intel%20Pentium%20N6000%20Quad%20Core,%204GB%20RAM,64GB%20SSD,%20Windows%2011%20in%20S%20Mode,%20Star%20Black,%20L510KA-NB21
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ModelBrand ASUS
Series Vivobook Go
Model L510KA-NB21
Part Number 90NB0UJ5-M016D0
Quick InfoColor LCD Cover: Star Black, Plastic
Top Case: Black, Plastic
Operating System Windows 11 in S mode
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N6000 1.10 GHz
Screen 15.6"
Memory 4 GB DDR4
Storage 64 GB eMMC
Graphics Card Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory Shared memory
Dimensions (W x D x H) 14.18" x 9.31" x 0.71"
Weight 3.46 lbs.
CPUCPU Type Intel Pentium Silver
CPU Name Intel Pentium Silver N6000
Number of Cores Quad-core Processor
CPU L3 Cache 4 MB
DisplayScreen Size 15.6"
Touchscreen No
Wide Screen Support Yes
Display Type FHD
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Color Gamut 45% NTSC
LCD Features 16:9 220nits Anti-Glare NTSC:45%
Operating SystemOperating System Windows 11 in S mode
GraphicsGPU/VPU Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory Shared system memory
Graphic Type Integrated Card
StorageSSD 64 GB eMMC
HDD No
MemoryMemory 4GB
Memory Spec 4 GB onboard
Memory Slot (Available) 0
Optical DriveOptical Drive Type No
CommunicationsWLAN Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) (Dual band) 1*1
WiFi Generation Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.1 (*Bluetooth version may change with OS version different.)
PortsUSB 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 / 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A / 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
HDMI 1 x HDMI 1.4
Audio Ports 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Input DeviceKeyboard Chiclet Keyboard
Webcam 720p HD camera
GeneralStyle Thin and Light
Type Home / Personal
Usage Consumer
PowerAC Adapter 33W AC Adapter
Output: 19V DC, 1.75A, 33W
Input: 100-240V AC 50/60Hz universal
Battery 42WHrs, 3S1P, 3-cell Li-ion
Dimensions & WeightDimensions (W x D x H) 14.18" x 9.31" x 0.71"
Weight 3.46 lbs.
Additional InformationDate First Available May 29, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMpfVX3jaBU
Can I upgrade my Asus Vivobook E510 SSD or RAM?
[RAM soldered, not able to upgrade]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxU6hz0BmfQ
ASUS laptop E510 - DISASSEMBLY and UPGRADE OPTIONS
[You can't upgrade/expand the memory. (RAM)]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xHWenMLj_E
ASUS Vivobook Go 15 L510 Laptop
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpkT8JwgnAI
How to UPGRADE eMMC Storage With M.2 NVMe SSD On ASUS Laptop!
F2 to get into BIOS
On Sunday, 24-11-2024 at 10:15 George at Clug wrote:
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> On Sunday, 24-11-2024 at 07:44 rhkramer@gmail.com wrote:
> > Ahh, with respect to RAM, there is an empty SODIMM slot and at least one site
> > has installed an 8 GB stick there for a total of 12 GB -- I'm not sure what
> > the maximum additional RAM could be. (The factory installed 4 GB is soldered
> > in).
>
> Can you please forward the link that suggests you can upgrade memory?
>
> >From my research, the memory is not upgradeable. There was no "empty SODIMM slot"? Though there could be an M.2 slot for adding an extra drive. My challenge with such videos on YouTube is many variations of models, and whether the one I buy is exactly the same model as the one I am watching. After purchase the model can be slightly different from the ones in video.
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> Maybe I found a different model?
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> The below videos suggest the eMMC is soldered in, but there is an unused M.2 slot into which you can install a M.2 NVMe drive.
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMpfVX3jaBU
> Can I upgrade my Asus Vivobook E510 SSD or RAM?
> [RAM soldered, not able to upgrade]
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxU6hz0BmfQ
> ASUS laptop E510 - DISASSEMBLY and UPGRADE OPTIONS
> [You can't upgrade/expand the memory. (RAM)]
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xHWenMLj_E
> ASUS Vivobook Go 15 L510 Laptop
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpkT8JwgnAI
> How to UPGRADE eMMC Storage With M.2 NVMe SSD On ASUS Laptop!
>
> F2 to get into BIOS
>
> I hope this helps.
>
> George.
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> >
> > On Saturday, November 23, 2024 03:38:56 PM rhkramer@gmail.com wrote:
> > > PS: I'd also want to expand the RAM and I have to find out if I can do
> > > that.
> >
> > > * [[https://www.newegg.com/asus-l510ka-nb21-15-6-intel-pentium-silver-
> > > n6000-4gb-intel-uhd-graphics-64-gb/p/N82E16834236521?Item=N82E16834236521]
> > > [ASUS 15.6" Vivobook Go Laptop, FHD, Intel Pentium N6000 Quad Core, 4GB
> > > RAM, 64GB SSD, Windows 11 in S Mode, Star Black, L510KA-NB21]]
> >
> >
>
>
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