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Intel Virtualization Technology

Intel CPUs require EM64T and Virtualization Technology (VT) support in the chip and in the BIOS to run 64–bit virtual machines.

All Intel Xeon processors include:

Ensure that VT is enabled in the host system BIOS. The feature is also known as VT, Vanderpool Technology, Virtualization Technology, VMX, or Virtual Machine Extensions.

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The VT setting is locked as either On or Off when the server starts. After enabling VT in the system BIOS, save your changes to the BIOS settings and exit. The BIOS changes take effect after the host server reboots.

Other suggested BIOS settings

Servers with Intel Nehalem class and newer Intel Xeon CPUs offer two more power management options: C-states and Intel Turbo Boost. These settings depend on the OEM make and model of the server. The BIOS parameter terminology for current Dell and HP servers are described in the following sections. Other server models might use other terminology for the same BIOS controls.