Install an OS 64BIT

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CMI
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Install an OS 64BIT

Post by CMI »

HI!!!


I tried to install several time VISTA OS 64 BIT on VIRTUALBOX, without to succeed....

Why could not install 64 BIT OS ? i am using VIRTUALBOX 3.2.6!!!


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Perryg
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Re: Install an OS 64BIT

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Well you need to make sure that your bios supports hardware-v and that it is on. If not than you will not be able to install a 64-bit OS.

Read your VirtualBox users manual and it will explain this to you.
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Re: Install an OS 64BIT

Post by Sasquatch »

It's all in the VirtualBox FAQ.
Read the Forum Posting Guide before opening a topic.
VirtualBox FAQ: Check this before asking questions.
Online User Manual: A must read if you want to know what we're talking about.
Howto: Install Linux Guest Additions
Howto: Use Shared Folders on Linux Guest
See the Tutorials and FAQ section at the top of the Forum for more guides.
Try searching the forums first with Google and add the site filter for this forum.
E.g. install guest additions site:forums.virtualbox.org

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CMI
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Re: Install an OS 64BIT

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Wich chapter must i read for installing a 64 bit OS ?

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Perryg wrote:Well you need to make sure that your bios supports hardware-v and that it is on. If not than you will not be able to install a 64-bit OS.

Read your VirtualBox users manual and it will explain this to you.
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CMI
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Re: Install an OS 64BIT

Post by CMI »

Hi!!

i purchased this card ASUS P5QC, could my bios supports hardware-v ? How could i verify it by myself ?


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CMI wrote:Wich chapter must i read for installing a 64 bit OS ?

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Perryg wrote:Well you need to make sure that your bios supports hardware-v and that it is on. If not than you will not be able to install a 64-bit OS.

Read your VirtualBox users manual and it will explain this to you.
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Re: Install an OS 64BIT

Post by vbox4me2 »

Read the Forum FAQ for 64bit Guest issues and requirements. Also read the part which explains what other VBox functions need vt-x
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James Bond 007
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Re: Install an OS 64BIT

Post by James Bond 007 »

CMI wrote:Hi!!

i purchased this card ASUS P5QC, could my bios supports hardware-v ? How could i verify it by myself ?

Thanks
If you have got the Asus P5QC motherboard and an Intel CPU, then after installing the CPU and other necessary things, power up the board and press the Del key when the system is starting. That will bring you to the BIOS screen.

In the BIOS screen choose the Advanced tab at the top by pressing the right arrow key. Then by pressing the down arrow key, highlight "CPU configuration" and press the Enter key.

You will then see your CPU settings. If your CPU supports hardware virtualization (VT-x) you will see an option called "Intel Virtualization Tech" at the lower part of your screen. Enable it and save the BIOS change. Your system should then be able to use hardware virtualization.

If your CPU does not support VT-x (such as older versions of Intel Core 2 Duo 7200/7300 or Pentium Dual Core E5200/5300) then you will not see that option and you will not be able to enable it. The only option in this case is to buy another CPU that does support VT-x.
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CMI
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Re: Install an OS 64BIT

Post by CMI »

Hi well!!


It's ok now, i was using an INTEL E7400 LGA775 wich does not support VT-x, i have bought an INTEL Q8300 LGA775 CORE 2 QUAD CPU, and now i can select the VT-x settings.

And i can choose know in a list OS 64 bit.


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