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. Jun 25, 2019 here is the asus zenbook 3 boot from usb guide which can work for windows and linux. Windows 10 on asus zenbook ux305 i bought my asus a few months ago and i keep seeing the were validating windows 10 for your pc message when attempting to update, even though there is this plays well with windows 10 sticker on it. Installing win 7 on asus zenbook ux305 i bought a new asus zenbook ux305 laptop that came equipped with win 8. All you need to do is prepare a flash drive, insert it, reboot the computer, and hit the esc key during boot to bring up the boot options menu. You should now have a fully working zenbook pro on ubuntu 18. Mint on new asus zenbook ux305 problems post by austin. I bought an asus zenbook ux305ca with the latest skylake chipset and linux support is not quite there yet. Installation of linux mint on an asus zenbook youtube. Over in the super user forums, a poster with a zenbook said that after consulting with an asus tech, he was told that with windows 8 you can not boot from bios. For further discusion and to seek help, see ubuntu and the asus zenbook thread in the ubuntu forums.
Apr 29, 2017 once the flash drive is ready, download the ubuntu 64bit iso, and install it using the startup disk creator utility. Id like to start by saying i really, really appreciate any time you spend into answering, because i was really looking forward to getting arch running on this laptop, but then spectacularly failed. Sound, video, brightness, suspend, wifi, ethernet, all appear to work. Select ubuntu in the startup options, press e and from the linux line, remove quiet and splash, and add nomodeset again. Intel corporation broadwellu integrated graphics 8086. My solution on issues about asus zenbook ux533 with ubuntu 18.
After a little headache and some arcane magic, i managed to get an encrypted version of ubuntu 17. The asus zenbook ux305 is a thin and light laptop that offers a pretty great value. 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. The way ubuntu has been created it is very difficult for a virus to survive so there is no need to install antivirus software in ubuntu. I checked f thinkpad series but they were huge bricks that have nothing in common with mobile word. Call it a macbook air knock off all you want, the asus zenbook ux305 remains one of the best and most affordable ultrabooks on the shelf. Windows 10 on asus zenbook ux305 microsoft community. I am also aware of the need to account for the fact of having an ssd 6. Hi, here is a link to the latest version asus drivers for win10. It comes in black, white, gold and red and is expected to. Currently, the only missing features is the ambient light sensor although the system is compatible, the installation process may be more difficult than expected because of the uefi firmware and the gpt partition scheme.
Aug 27, 2017 theres a few reports online about zenbook issues mosty with ubuntu, but that could mean thousands of other users have no problem at all. It turns out updateupgrade will update the intel related stuff and then crush the system. 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. The devices core i7 processor offers sufficient computational power for any task the average user may wish to perform. I found wiki entries for the zenbook ux303 2, the zenbook ux305 3, the zenbook prime ux31a 4 and the zenbook pro ux501 5, but not for this specific model yet. So without wasting time lets discuss usb boot guide for your asus zenbook 3. First off, let me first say, what a nightmare this was. Update dec 1, 2018 ive finally installed ubuntu 18.
The embedded qualcomm adapter works fine with the ath9k driver included in the kernel. Battery life is phenomenal seeing long times between charges. Products certified by the federal communications commission and industry canada will be distributed in the united states and canada. However, i find that too green using xcalib and so use the ux21e version. Just wanted to report that the touchpad is working now on my zenbook ux305cafc037 with ubuntu 15. Im using a asus ux305l with ubuntu gnome and very happy with it.
Sep 09, 2015 for the newer asus zenbook prime models ux32ux31aux21a, see the asuszenbookprime. 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. After a days use ive noticed this one works significantly worse with ubuntu compared to my previous zenbook so i would like to return it to the store. Revert asus zenbook to windows 10 after installing ubuntu. Mint on new asus zenbook ux305 problems new post by overkill22 tue mar 15, 2016 3. How to install ubuntu on your asus zenbook pro jeroen.
The asus zenbook ux305 is comparable to apples new macbook. 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. Not quite sure if this will help, but ive got ubuntu gnome running on a ux303u. I tested on windows on videos playing zenbook works 7h small screen brightness. 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. Asus zenbook ux305 boot from usb guide may 18, 2019 may 18, 2019 by matt roberts here is the asus zenbook ux305 boot from usb guide which can work for windows and linux. Installing arch on asus zenbook ux330 laptop issues. Apr 08, 2020 if you need to boot your asus computer from usb drive or cdrom, you have to get into bios to create the configuration. Is asus zenbook 3 ux390ua compatible with ubuntu and its. I was able to download a recent daily build of ubuntu 15. Installing linux mint on an asus zenbook ux303ln david.
Ux533 is a good laptop, but i guess it is too new for ubuntu 18. Apr 25, 2016 update dec 1, 2018 ive finally installed ubuntu 18. So without wasting time lets discuss usb boot guide for your asus zenbook ux305. Installing win 7 on asus zenbook ux305 microsoft community. Intel corporation broadwellu audio controller 8086. Debianon is an effort to document how to install, configure and use debian on some specific hardware. Ubuntu on the asus zenbook ux305 ultrabook full circle magazine. Ive only tested ubuntu running from a live usb image, but other users have successfully installed the operating system to the internal storage of the zenbook ux305. You do have the newest firmware that can be loaded by the kernel. Ive done some research about problems with ubuntu, but could not find anything for this model. Ubuntu on the asus zenbook ux305 ultrabook full circle. Find the audio drivers appropriate to your laptops audio controller, realtek, conexant or via, download and install.
Most things worked out fo the box, including touchscreen. Making asus ux305ca touchpad work in ubuntu temporary fix. Tweaking asus zenbook ux305ca on linux timors site. Yay had to remove all old kernels with sudo aptget remove and sudo updategrub otherwise there was only a chance to start with the new custom kernel by the advanced options in the grub menu. I went with 2015 model because i wanted the 1920x1080 nontouch screen to save battery. Linux today ubuntu on the asus zenbook ux305 ultrabook. We published a pair of workarounds for this issue down the page. How to install ubuntu on asus zenbook ux330ua from usb.
View and download asus zenbook ux31a manual online. Choose install ubuntu option but dont press enter press e. I was looking for a powerful notebook and found the asus zenbook ux501jwfi177h. Asus zenbook ux305 hello, i wanted to kick off this thread, because im very interested in getting the ux305 to run arch linux. You should now have a fully working zenbook pro on ubuntu. Asus zenbook ux305 laptop issues arch linux forums. If the letters and numbers after the name mean anything they may not, there are multiple variants of this machine. Just thought id chime in and say i bought the zenbook 330ua i7, 16gb, 512gb, 1080p and ubuntu is running flawlessly. Read the notes near the top of the page as to how to install the drivers asus zenbook ux303l. Download driver asus zenbook ux305 to keep the performance it remains satisfyingwith monitor. I checked f thinkpad series but they were huge bricks that have nothing in.
This one also has a gt 940mx graphics card, which might not be supported. Feb 12, 2015 this page contains instructions, tips, pointers, and links for installing and configuring arch linux on the asus zenbook ux305. I bought an asus ux305c from the microsoft store may the penguin forgive me. The purpose is not to duplicate the debian official documentation, but to document how to install debian on some specific hardware. May 18, 2019 here is the asus zenbook ux305 boot from usb guide which can work for windows and linux. Anyone tried ubuntu on asus zenbook ux390ua or ux330. The zenbook ux305 proved to be a solid performer and, for the most part, its faster than its predecessor. Tweaking asus zenbook ux305ca on linux lately i was searching for mobile notebook that i could use for remote work. Aimed at students, young professionals and other gogetters, the asus zenbook ux305 is a new.
Dec 26, 2015 just wanted to report that the touchpad is working now on my zenbook ux305cafc037 with ubuntu15. Therefore potential buyers would know if that hardware is supported and owners would know how get the best out of that hardware. Installation of linux mint on an asus zenbook erackstv. Intel corporation 3rd gen core processor graphics controller 8086. I just solved this problem on my zenbook ux533fd with ubuntu 18. Please visit the asus usa and asus canada websites. I looked on the net and same result, which leads me to believe that it should be largely ok. Go to last tab and boot override using the usb drive containing ubuntu. This notebook computer is an open source antidote for. Make sure you have the latest ubuntu operating system downloaded from the official site, if not then download it from the official website. Unlike previous versions of ubuntu, i was able to encrypt the installation without hassle just by following the wizard previous.
Please contribute valuable information to this page and create bug. According to the site i bought it from, i have an asus zenbook ux305cauhm4t signature edition laptop. Go into ubuntu, open the terminal and execute sudo apt update, then execute sudo apt install nvidiadriver390 reboot. Update intel cpu, sa, and pch reference code version. I recently bought a new laptop asus zenbook ux310uq and immediately installed ubuntu, erasing windows 10 in the process. In addition to very very noisy fan also frustrating short period battery life compared to windows, it work maximum 2.
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