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VMware - Host does not support VT

674481Aug 20 2010 — edited Aug 21 2010
I just installed VMWare on a 64-bits Windows XP, but each time a try to start VMware inorder to install Oracle, I get this error
"You have configure this virtual marchine to use a 64bits quest operating system. How ever, 64-bits operation is not possible. The host does not support VT"
From what I read on VMware support site, I need to edit the BIOS cpu information by making sure VT is enabled. But there is no option to edit the information mentioned when I hit f2 key.

Any body with simillar experience will appreciate your help.

Computer info: Dell optiplex gx620

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Dude!
Apparently you need to go into the BIOS setting of your computer. Normally you would have to press a certain key right after your computer reboots or starts. Usually there is also a brief message about which key to press in order to enter your system's BIOS (not inside vmware). Is this what you tried?

I found the following in Google that seems to match your case:

http://www.petri.co.il/virtual_run_a_64_bit_guest_operating_system_in_vmware.htm

"In my case, I have a Dell Optiplex GX620 with an Intel 64bit processor. The VMware 64-bit compatibility tool told me that my computer was capable of running a 64-bit Guest, however, when I went to run it, I was told this: I found that I had to go into my BIOS and enable my Intel VT VMM capabilities. After I did that and rebooted my system, I was able to run my 64-bit OS using my already installed VMware Server."

Edited by: Markus Waldorf on Aug 20, 2010 7:48 PM
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Markus Waldorf wrote:
Apparently you need to go into the BIOS setting of your computer. Normally you would have to press a certain key right after your computer reboots or starts. Usually there is also a brief message about which key to press in order to enter your system's BIOS (not inside vmware). Is this what you tried?
Yes I have tried that using F2 key to bring up the BIOS and when I bring up the system BIOS, I just can't same to fine where I need to enable VT. The first 3 options in SYSTEM can not be edited.

>
I found the following in Google that seems to match your case:

http://www.petri.co.il/virtual_run_a_64_bit_guest_operating_system_in_vmware.htm

"In my case, I have a Dell Optiplex GX620 with an Intel 64bit processor. The VMware 64-bit compatibility tool told me that my computer was capable of running a 64-bit Guest, however, when I went to run it, I was told this: I found that I had to go into my BIOS and enable my Intel VT VMM capabilities. After I did that and rebooted my system, I was able to run my 64-bit OS using my already installed VMware Server."
I have the same system - I will appreciate if you enter your BIOS again and find a specific area where I can enable VT.

Thank you
Dude!
I found it on Google - I don't have such system myself.

Please check the following link. It should contain the info you need including BIOS screenshots:

http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3514/p/18593269/19549083.aspx

Q: Does GX620's BIOS A11 support Intel Virtualization Technology?
A: Yes.

In the BIOS-> scroll down to Performance Section-> Virtualisation
674481
Markus Waldorf wrote:
I found it on Google - I don't have such system myself.

Please check the following link. It should contain the info you need including BIOS screenshots:

http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3514/p/18593269/19549083.aspx

Q: Does GX620's BIOS A11 support Intel Virtualization Technology?
A: Yes.

In the BIOS-> scroll down to Performance Section-> Virtualisation
When I scroll down peerformance, Virtualization is NOT part of the options listed. Here are list of options under performance in my GX620:

-Hyper-Threading
-SpeedStep
-Limit CPUID Value
-HDD Accoustic Modes
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My GX620 has BIOS A06 - does that support VT or can I update from A06 to A11?

Edited by: Albert Zaza on Aug 21, 2010 8:16 AM
Dude!
Current firmware seems to be A11 (2006), yours is A06. Seems like you need to update your BIOS.

http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&ServiceTag=&SystemID=PLX_GX620&os=WW1&osl=en&catid=&impid
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