Solved Hardware Acceleration - Good or Bad?

[The Blessed One]

hi,

I tried to test Windows 7 64-bit on VirtualBox 3.0.4 but Vbox told me that I need to turn hardware acceleration on in the BIOS.. I currently have a Dell M1530 Win7 32-bit.

1. Why isn't this on in the first place?
2. What are the pros and cons of having it enabled?
3. Will it make by laptop hotter/slower?

Thanks,

Andriy.

 

[SquonkSC]

hi,

I tried to test Windows 7 64-bit on VirtualBox 3.0.4 but Vbox told me that I need to turn hardware acceleration on in the BIOS.. I currently have a Dell M1530 Win7 32-bit.

1. Why isn't this on in the first place?
2. What are the pros and cons of having it enabled?
3. Will it make by laptop hotter/slower?

Thanks,

Andriy.

That message is nonsense. the is no such option in the bios.

I don't know Vbox, but there must be an option somewhere in it where you can check a box to enable hardware acc.

Greetz

 

[The Blessed One]

That message is nonsense. the is no such option in the bios.

I don't know Vbox, but there must be an option somewhere in it where you can check a box to enable hardware acc.

Greetz

Here is the message:

http://i29.tinypic.com/33p53qg.jpg

 

[SquonkSC]

Here is the message:

http://i29.tinypic.com/33p53qg.jpg

First you have to be sure what OS you are running 64 or 32 bit.

and fill in your specs, otherwise it is very hard to help you.

Greetz

 

[Antman]

That message is nonsense. the is no such option in the bios...

Translate it this way, Blessed One. In the VBox panel, select the the VM. The "Settings" group is a virtual BIOS.

"it" is not "on" in the first place because you build the VM.

The pros are, it will work properly. The cons are, well...

A VM will make your laptop hotter and slower, but well within design specifications.

I have installed a 64-bit VBox VM in 32-bit Win7. It was a faulty configuration choice. You can do it, no problem. You will, however, prove nothing about the capability/functionality of Win7x64.

Of course, I could be wrong.

 

[The Blessed One]

First you have to be sure what OS you are running 64 or 32 bit.

and fill in your specs, otherwise it is very hard to help you.

Greetz

I did say what OS I was running in the OP, it says there Win7 32-bit!

My spec is 2.2 Core2Duo, 3GB RAM, 320 HDD, Geforce 8600m GT 256mb DDR3.

 

[Antman]

Here is the message:

http://i29.tinypic.com/33p53qg.jpg

Well, that is not what you asked. Select the VM. In the settings panel, select System, Acceleration tab. Remove both check marks.

 

[The Blessed One]

Translate it this way, Blessed One. In the VBox panel, select the the VM. The "Settings" group is a virtual BIOS.

"it" is not "on" in the first place because you build the VM.

The pros are, it will work properly. The cons are, well...

A VM will make your laptop hotter and slower, but well within design specifications.

I have installed a 64-bit VBox VM in 32-bit Win7. It was a faulty configuration choice. You can do it, no problem. You will, however, prove nothing about the capability/functionality of Win7x64.

Of course, I could be wrong.

It is already on!

Check out the screenshot below:

http://i31.tinypic.com/9b8yol.jpg

 

[The Blessed One]

@Antman

Remove the checkmarks? I thought your supposed to turn hardware acc. on?

Maybe I've missed something...

 

[Antman]

We are attempting to use the tools at our disposal in the manner intended. Please fill out your system specs to facilitate full service professional service at no charge.

 

[SquonkSC]

I did say what OS I was running in the OP, it says there Win7 32-bit!

My spec is 2.2 Core2Duo, 3GB RAM, 320 HDD, Geforce 8600m GT 256mb DDR3.

I refer you to my friend Antman in the post just above yours, who has the proper knowledge of vbox.

good luck

 

[mickey megabyte]

the error message mentions your 'host' computer. i know very little about virtual machines, but is the 'host' the real machine?

your bios is different to mine, but do you have a similar entry to this? mine was in 'cpu feature(s)'

and please use attachments for your pictures, thank you

 

[The Blessed One]

your bios is different to mine, but do you have a similar entry to this? mine was in 'cpu feature(s)'

I haven't tried to mess with the BIOS yet, in my OP I wanted to know why hardware acceleration isn't turned on by default? Does it cause potential problems or something? Once I know the answer to this question, I will have the confidence to adjust the BIOS.

 

[Antman]

You do not have Vanderpool technology / amd-v enabled in your laptop bios. The removal of the checkboxes allows the VM to work in that config.

To use the TOP CHECK BOX ONLY, enable vanderpool in your bios. Tell me your Dell service tag and "we" will tell you how, if it is possible.

 

[The Blessed One]

We are attempting to use the tools at our disposal in the manner intended. Please fill out your system specs to facilitate full service professional service at no charge.

Lol sorry mate, Done. And I appreciate the "professional service".

 

[The Blessed One]

@ Antman

My service tag: deleted.

 

[streetwolf]

video settings has a hardware acceleration check box.

The System settings also has one for Virtualization.

 

[The Blessed One]

video settings has a hardware acceleration check box.

The System settings also has one for Virtualization.

Where in particular in system settings?

 

[Antman]

@ Antman

My service tag: FQFHJ3J

Dell is less than helpful. Bear with me.

I am trying to determine if your laptop support this feature. If it does not, remove the two check marks referenced earlier.

Please hold...

the only thing I can find about your BIOS so far from dell...

• System configuration
  
  
• Boot order
  
  
• Boot (start-up) configuration
  
  
• Basic device configuration settings
  
  
• System security and hard drive password settings
  
  

NOTE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell technical support, do not change the system setup settings. Certain changes might make your computer work incorrectly.

 

[Antman]

Where in particular in system settings?

No disrespect, Street wolf is on the wrong street. The issue is NOT hardware accleration for video. Stand by...