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by andreaolivato
6. May 2009, 12:19
Forum: VirtualBox on Linux Hosts
Topic: Gentoo Host fail to compile module
Replies: 1
Views: 771

Gentoo Host fail to compile module

Hello, I used to run VirtualBox without any problem on my previous work Gentoo box, a pentium IV machine. I recently switched to a new machine, using a Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600. I compiled my kernel using 'Processor Family' = 'Core 2/Newer Xeon' I installed VirtualBox correctly but when I start the ...
by andreaolivato
19. Dec 2008, 10:24
Forum: VirtualBox on Linux Hosts
Topic: 2.1.0 - 64bit guest on 32bit host
Replies: 13
Views: 5124

Yeah, that seems to be what they are implying; that it is not supported on your processor. What utility did you use to get that first batch of info that listed the cpu serial number? I installed cpuid on my box and here's a list of available features. Note the presence of VMX feature information (1...
by andreaolivato
18. Dec 2008, 19:26
Forum: VirtualBox on Linux Hosts
Topic: 2.1.0 - 64bit guest on 32bit host
Replies: 13
Views: 5124

I can't say for sure but that may be part of it. I have the same CPU that you have and am sitting at a Dell Dimension 9150 with bios DXP051 Rev A06. In my bios I have a section under "Performance" called "Virtualization" and have it set to on. You're sure you don't have a simila...
by andreaolivato
18. Dec 2008, 15:51
Forum: VirtualBox on Linux Hosts
Topic: 2.1.0 - 64bit guest on 32bit host
Replies: 13
Views: 5124

Thanks for your answer I think I got it, or at least this is what I tought reading my lshw. It says the width is 64bits. However I read on the net that the hardware virtualization should be enabled from BIOS settings... I checked my bios but I did not find any such option...can this be the problem? ...
by andreaolivato
18. Dec 2008, 15:26
Forum: VirtualBox on Linux Hosts
Topic: 2.1.0 - 64bit guest on 32bit host
Replies: 13
Views: 5124

2.1.0 - 64bit guest on 32bit host

Hello, I just downloaded the new 2.1.0 Puel and I'm trying to virtualize a 64bit guest ( debian sarge amd64 ) on a 32bit host ( gentoo 2008.0 ). I installed VB from the .run file, but can not find any option to enable support for 64bit guests. I read the manual at page 16 and it says: If you want to...