Re: [Xen-users] Xen 3.0.4.1 AMD-V HVM

[Holger <Age_M@xxxxxx>]

Hi there again ;)

Thanks for the reply, I think I get it now. So the only problem is the 
Mainboard. Do you think I am in a position to expect Gigabyte to fix 
this? Is it my right to say "This is an AM2 mainboard, so you have to 
build this feature into the bios?". I mean, virtualization is a key 
feature of AM2, right?
I really hope, that I don't have to buy a new mainboard again :-/

Thanks for your detailed explanations ;)
Greetz Holger

Petersson, Mats schrieb:
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> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: xen-users-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> > [mailto:xen-users-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Holger
> > Sent: 07 June 2007 14:30
> > To: xen-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: Re: [Xen-users] Xen 3.0.4.1 AMD-V HVM
> >
> > Hello Mats,
> >
> > I think I didn't really get the point in your statement.
> >
> > "please wait until the processors are available"
> >     
> This was in reference to the NEW processors that are not yet on the
> market - I can't really tell the general public about details of
> processors that are not yet available - at least not if I want to
> continue working for AMD... 
>   
> > What processors are you talking about?! My AMD AM2 3600+ X2 (65nm) 
> > already has the AMD-V feature, right?!? And the Mainboard already has 
> > turned off this AMD-V feature, but I want to turn it ON again, right?!
> >     
> Aha! 65 nm is the Rev G model. I'm not sure, but I think Rev G has the
> ability to disable AMD-V. But your BIOS really should have a way to
> ENABLE it if that's the case. [Most of the processors currently on the
> market are Rev F - I only saw the first Rev G myself the other day,
> although I knew of their existance a long time ago]
>   
> > So, what do I have to do to get HVM support? New CPU? New 
> > Mainboard?? Or 
> > should I completely switch to Intel Core2Duo?
> >     
> I'd suggest if Gigabyte isn't helping you (soon), you should invest in a
> different motherbaord. 
>
>   
> > I am completely irritated now :-p
> >     
> That wasn't my intention. Sorry for that. 
>
>   
> > Greetz Holger
> >
> >
> >
> > Petersson, Mats wrote:
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> > >       
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: xen-users-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> > > > [mailto:xen-users-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of 
> > > > Christian Horn
> > > > Sent: 07 June 2007 09:14
> > > > To: Tony Hoyle
> > > > Cc: xen-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > > Subject: Re: [Xen-users] Xen 3.0.4.1 AMD-V HVM
> > > >
> > > > On Wed, Jun 06, 2007 at 08:02:38PM +0100, Tony Hoyle wrote:
> > > >     
> > > >         
> > > > > Yes.  Some manufacturers actually do this (especially 
> > > > >       
> > > > >           
> > > > laptops). It's 
> > > >     
> > > >         
> > > > > possible a bios upgrade will reenable the option.
> > > > >       
> > > > >           
> > > > Are you sure manufaturers can disable this for AM2-boards?
> > > > For intel its well known, but for AMD..
> > > >     
> > > >         
> > > I'll probably be told off for explaining this :-(
> > >
> > > Without going into "secrets", yes there is a way to "turn off" AMD-V
> > > with the BIOS, and no, you can't ask for more details 
> > >       
> > unless you have an
> >     
> > > NDA with AMD. It's also not possible to "re-enable it". Although the
> > > BIOS _SHOULD_ allow the enabling/disabling to be "user selectable".
> > >
> > > Future versions have a more well-documented way to do this. Again,
> > > unless you have an NDA with AMD, please wait until the 
> > >       
> > processors are
> >     
> > > available, and there will be more details available to everyone.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Mats
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> > > > Christian
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