Re: [PLUG] Finding a motherboard with a BIOS that does not block CPU virtualization

[brent timothy saner <brent.saner@gmail.com>]

K.S. Bhaskar wrote:
> We have been burned both times that we purchased AMD64 motherboards
> recently (2 Gigabyte models from Newegg).  The CPUs support
> virtualization (evidence from /proc/cpuinfo), but the kernel modiule
> kvm-amd fails to load with an error.  Google tells me that this is the
> result of a BIOS that blocks virtualization.  Is there any way to tell
> before purchasing a mobo whether or not the BIOS blocks
> virtualization?  This doesn't seem to be a feature that mobo
> manufacturers advertise.

http://openbios.info/Welcome_to_OpenBIOS
specifically,
http://linuxbios.org/

it'll take some know-how, but at least you aren't reliant on your
manufacturer's bios. ;)

but yes, i'd definitely make sure you have the most recent revision of
the bios they provide.

-- 
Brent Saner
215.264.0112(cell)
http://www.thenotebookarmy.org

Bill Gates is to hacking as Sid Vicious was to the Sex Pistols:
no talent, everyone hates him, and he's just in it for the fame and money.

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