If you haven't found the problem yet, please post: 1. what is the architecture of your machine? $ lscpu 2. what is the debian version? $ lsb_release -a
root@66898:~# lscpu Architecture: x86_64 CPU op-mode(s): 32-bit, 64-bit CPU(s): 4 Vendor ID: GenuineIntel CPU family: 6 Model: 45 Stepping: 7 CPU MHz: 623.437 Virtualization: VT-x root@66898:~# root@66898:~# lsb_release -a No LSB modules are available. Distributor ID: Debian Description: Debian GNU/Linux 6.0.9 (squeeze) Release: 6.0.9 Codename: squeeze root@66898:~# Debian image from vps.me