Release v22.1.2

ASUS Linux Tools Installer v22.1.2

Added

• System firmware updates via fwupd for optimal hardware compatibility
• Kernel compatibility checking with automatic upgrade options for ASUS hardware support
• NVIDIA driver preparation with nouveau blacklist creation (/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-nouveau.conf)
• Enhanced dependency management including linux-firmware package
• Dynamic kernel version support with configurable minimum and recommended versions
• Improved uninstall process with nouveau blacklist removal option
• Comprehensive firmware update flow with error handling and user feedback
• Hardware Enablement (HWE) kernel installation for better ASUS laptop support

Enhanced

• Installation process now includes firmware updates for BIOS, EC, and device compatibility
• Better kernel version management with automatic upgrade suggestions
• Improved error handling for firmware update scenarios
• Enhanced documentation with troubleshooting sections
• Updated README with comprehensive feature list and usage examples

Fixed

• Added missing essential dependencies for optimal hardware support
• Improved service configuration reliability
• Better handling of edge cases in firmware update process

Installation

One-line Installation (Recommended)

curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/andreas-glaser/asus-linux-mint/v22.1.2/install-asus-linux.sh | bash

Manual Download and Install

# Download the script
wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/andreas-glaser/asus-linux-mint/v22.1.2/install-asus-linux.sh

# Make it executable
chmod +x install-asus-linux.sh

# Run the installer
./install-asus-linux.sh

What's Included

• install-asus-linux.sh - Main installation script
• uninstall-asus-linux.sh - Complete uninstall script
• Full documentation and examples

Checksums

See the attached checksums.txt file for SHA256 checksums of all release assets.

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Requirements: Linux Mint 22.1+ (Xia), ASUS ROG/TUF laptop, sudo privileges