Overview
Hardware virtualization is the ability of a CPU to run virtual machines. This feature is mandatory to use Genymotion Desktop. VT-X is Intel Virtualization Technology. SVM is Secure Virtual Machine technology used by AMD. This article explains how to enable virtualization by accessing the BIOS from Windows 11.
Definitions
- Hardware virtualization is the ability of a CPU to run virtual machines.
- VT-X is Intel Virtualization Technology.
- SVM is Secure Virtual Machine technology used by AMD.
- VT-X and SVM enable hardware-assisted virtualization.
Accessing BIOS from Windows 11
1. Select the search button on your taskbar.
2. Search for "settings".
3. In Settings, click on the Windows Update tab on the left-bottom.
4. Then select Advanced options.
5. On the next screen, scroll down to locate and select Recovery.
6. In the Recovery tab, click Restart now available in front of Advanced startup.
7. You will be presented with four options to choose from.
8. Click on Troubleshoot.
9. Next, click on Advanced Options.
10. Within the Advanced options, select UEFI Firmware Settings.
11. Note: If you don't see UEFI Firmware Settings, then disable Fast Startup.
12. You will be prompted to restart your machine. Click on Restart Now.
13. Once you have entered the BIOS settings in your PC, the steps for enabling virtualization will vary according to the CPU you have.
14. If you have an Intel CPU, the option to enable should be called "Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-X)".
15. If you have an AMD CPU, the feature to enable should be called "SVM Mode".
16. Once enabled, save the change and reboot your PC.
Post-BIOS notes
- After enabling virtualization, reboot the computer to apply the changes.
- If the CPU is Intel, enablement is through VT-X; if the CPU is AMD, enablement is through SVM Mode.
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