How do I know if my MB has VTM?

[Eddie]

I want to install Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC to try and run a couple of older programs that will not run in Windows 7. The online instructions I found list several things your system must have in order to run the programs. My system meets all of the requirements except I do not know if my motherboard is capable of running "hardware virtualization". I cannot find anywhere in the bios referring to hardware virtualization or VMX. Does that mean my motherboard does not have hardware virtualization? My system is a Gateway GM5424 and the motherboard is an Intel (Stoughton) G965 motherboard. I have Windows 7 Pro. x64 retail installed. Thank you very much.

Eddie

 

[zigzag3143]

I want to install Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC to try and run a couple of older programs that will not run in Windows 7. The online instructions I found list several thing your system must have in order to run the programs. My system meets all of the requirements except I do not know if my motherboard is capable of running "hardware virtualization". I cannot find anywhere in the bios referring to hardware virtualization or VMX. Does that mean my motherboard does not have hardware virtualization? My system is a Gateway GM5424 and the motherboard is an Intel (Stoughton) G965 motherboard. I have Windows 7 Pro. 64 bit retail installed. Thank you very much.

Eddie

Go to GRC.com download secura and run it. It will tell you if you have 64bit capable, can run VM, and dep

ken

 

[Antman]

I want to install Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC to try and run a couple of older programs that will not run in Windows 7. The online instructions I found list several thing your system must have in order to run the programs. My system meets all of the requirements except I do not know if my motherboard is capable of running "hardware virtualization". I cannot find anywhere in the bios referring to hardware virtualization or VMX. Does that mean my motherboard does not have hardware virtualization? My system is a Gateway GM5424 and the motherboard is an Intel (Stoughton) G965 motherboard. I have Windows 7 Pro. 64 bit retail installed. Thank you very much.

Eddie

Does BIOS reference Vanderpool - another name for the same thing.

 

[Eddie]

Go to GRC.com download secura and run it. It will tell you if you have bit capable, can run VM, and dep

ken

Thank you very much Ken. Before I install that program will it tell me if the motherboard will support virtualization? I know my CPU is 64bit capable. I already have Windows 7 64bit running. I already installed a program named SecurAble that cannot tell if "virtual machine extensions are being locked on, locked off, or neither." I hate to keep installing stuff it's not going to give me all of the information I need. Thanks again.

Eddie

 

[Eddie]

Does BIOS reference Vanderpool - another name for the same thing.

Thanks but no reference to Vanderpool in the bios. This bios in my Gateway is limited in what you can adjust. I usally build my own systems but I bought this one about 2 1/2 years ago. Can't overclock, can't change the CPU or memory voltage so it limits upgrading the hardware. Gateway.

Eddie

 

[zigzag3143]

Go to GRC.com download secura and run it. It will tell you if you have bit capable, can run VM, and dep

ken

Thank you very much Ken. Before I install that program will it tell me if the motherboard will support virtualization? I know my CPU is 64bit capable. I already have Windows 7 64bit running. I already installed a program named SecurAble that cannot tell if "virtual machine extensions are being locked on, locked off, or neither." I hate to keep installing stuff it's not going to give me all of the information I need. Thanks again.

Eddie

but wait you have already installed securable and it told you, right?

 

[Dwarf]

If you haven't already got it, here is a link GRC | SecurAble: Determine Processor Security Features |  

 

[johngalt]

Eddie,

1) The program's name is *securable* - same as the one you have. It cannot tell you right off if you are running VT or not b/c it is a 32bit process and cannot access the correct areas of the system in a 64bit OS.

2) There is no install to it - you download it and run it - it does what it is supposed to without writing any config files or to the registry (unless you specify to print the output).

BTW, your model# @ Gateway shows you have an Intel Core2Duo E8400 (gamer's paradise in terms of OCing) so more than likely you do have VT available to you - at least your CPU supports it.

Finally, I have no found anyone moaning that the mobo does *not* support VT, and from what I have seen, it'd be pretty stupid for Intel to not support it on one of their own boards, but stranger things have happened....

If you can get a 32bit OS installed as a second bootable OS (XP / Vista / Windows 7 then Securable will definitely tell you if VT works or not.

If you don't want to install a whole different OS, and if you can wait for a coupe of hours I'll be at home and I can upload a very small .ISO that you can burn to CD, then boot off of - and it will tell you if VT is enabled or not.

 

[johngalt]

Guys, he has already run Securable - but in a 64bit OS, the program cannot absolutely tell if it is *enabled* or not - only if it is supported (and that is most likely the info from the CPU).

Eddie, you're in luck - Remote Desktop is a wonderful thing, I just connected to my home computer and grabbed the file - here it is.

View attachment vt.zip

 

[Eddie]

Guys, he has already run Securable - but in a 64bit OS, the program cannot absolutely tell if it is *enabled* or not - only if it is supported (and that is most likely the info from the CPU).

Eddie, you're in luck - Remote Desktop is a wonderful thing, I just connected to my home computer and grabbed the file - here it is.

View attachment 27516

Thanks guys for all of the replies. Guy thanks for taking the time getting that file. I burned it but it didn't boot. I probably extracted it wrong or burned it wrong. Anyway I'll try again Monday since I'll be away for the weekend and I'll let you know how it works out.

eddie

 

[johngalt]

It should extract as an ISO file - you burn that using the native (built-in) image burner in Windows 7.

I have it burned to disc already, I'll double check the size of the ISO....

 

[zook]

similar situation

Hi everyone,

first off let me say it's nice to see a thread where multiple users are helping someone without telling him he's dumb for not knowing the answers lol Now, on to more important things...

I have a similar situation with a couple of differences:

the computer in question is a Gateway LX6810-01
my CPU as is does not support Virtualization however I've found a compatible CPU (Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400) with VT support however, I'm hoping to confirm if my MB/BIOS will play nice and allow me to use the feature. My end goal is to run existing 64 bit VMs which I had created on my Asus laptop (which does support VT).

The BIOS is locked (thanks Gateway) and there are no traces of any option related to VT in specific. I'm optimistic that installing a VT capable CPU will either show me an option to enable it or will be enabled by default, but I'd rather not spend the money on a CPU if it's not going to give me what I need.

Can anyone assist ?

 

[Hannibal001]

Gateway machines are notorious for all kinds of things going wrong. My personal opinion is to invest in a different board & CPU combo and do yourself right and not deal with the aggravation. You can get yourself something nice from E-Bay used or get from a place new like TigerDirect.com or Newwegg.dom . Might I also suggest an AMD CPU as I have ran all kinds of boards and found these to be exceptional. It is a matter of what you are willing to invest right now of course.Time & money wise.

 

[zook]

Hannibal,

I agree with you completely... but i've already got this Gateway machine and while it is limited in many ways, it suits my purpose ALMOST perfectly. I've had your suggestion in my head for a week now (since I first ran into this situation) but i'd like to salvage as much out of that gateway as possible.

I mostly use it as a media centre machine, and I have my Asus laptop for my more intense activities, right now, it would be nice if i could find solution path to get me to a point where I have VMWare Server running on the gateway (which is how i got on this whole mess of VT support)

thanks for your suggestion, here's hoping someone else has something more promising