Hello,

 

I have a PowerEdge SC1420 running MS Windows Vista x64 Ultimate and VMware Workstation v5.5.3.

 

When I attempt to create a new 64-bit Virtual Machine, I receive an error message '64-bit guest operating systems are not supported by this host and will not run.'  When I run the Processor Check for 64-Bit Compatability, downloaded from the VMware site, I receive a message 'This host is NOT capable of running a 64-bit guest operating system under this VMware product.  For more detailed information, see http://www.vmware.com/info?id=152.'  This URL states 'Intel CPUs require EM64T and VT support in the chip and in the BIOS.'

 

I understand that the 3GHz Intel Xeon processor fitted to the SC1420 is EM64T, which suggests that the BIOS may need upgrading to support VT.

 

Can anyone confirm that the 3GHz Intel Xeon processor fitted to the PowerEdge SC1420 is EM64T, please?

 

If so, can anyone provide information about where I can obtain a BIOS upgrade to provide VT support, please?

 

Many thanks

Joe.