> On Fri, Aug 08, 2008 at 04:56:14PM -0700, Charles
> Gray wrote:
> > I hate to tell everyone this but I downloaded and
> created an iso cd for the latest version of Ubuntu
> and it works just fine.I think there is a software
> problem in the opensolaris iso that causes it to
> misidentify my computer as a 64-bit machine.
>
> On your Ubuntu system that you booted, can you run:
>
> # /usr/sbin/dmidecode
> ture all of the "DMI type 4" (Processor Information)
> sections of the
> output, and post it here?
>
>
okay ... I entered su and the root password and tried /usr/sbin/dmidecode
Following is the Type 4 information:
Handle 0x0004, DMI type 4, 40 bytes
Processor Information
Socket Designation: Socket 775
Type: Central Processor
Family: Other
Manufacturer: Intel
ID: FB 06 00 00 FF FB EB BF
Version: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz
Voltage: 1.2 V
External Clock: 266 MHz
Max Speed: 4000 MHz
Current Speed: 2400 MHz
Status: Populated, Enabled
Upgrade: ZIF Socket
L1 Cache Handle: 0x000A
L2 Cache Handle: 0x000B
L3 Cache Handle: Not Provided
Serial Number:
Asset Tag:
Part Number:
Core Count: 4
Core Enabled: 4
Thread Count: 4
Characteristics:
64-bit capable
The 64-bit capable is news to me. I looked further and found:
Handle 0x0025, DMI type 17, 27 bytes
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x0024
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Total Width: 64 bits
Data Width: 64 bits
Size: 1024 MB
Form Factor: DIMM
Set: None
Locator: DIMM1
Bank Locator:
Type: DDR2
Type Detail: Synchronous
Speed: 667 MHz (1.5 ns)
Manufacturer: 7F98000000000000
Serial Number: 8C358201
Asset Tag: 030826
Part Number: KPN424-ELJ
There were 4 entries like this, one per processor I assume.
I have got to search now and see why I thought it was only a 32-bit machine.
Perhaps Vista is only 32-bits. I certainly do appreciate the help but 64 bits
or not it locks up. It is a new computer and my goal was to add Solaris when I
didn't have a bunch of used memory.
Charlie
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