Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 20:24:58 +0100 From: "Koen Smits" <kgysmits@gmail.com> To: freebsd-amd64@freebsd.org Subject: Via Nano CPU: Can boot 7.0-RELEASE-amd64, can't boot 7.1-RELEASE-amd64: "cpu doesn't support long mode" Message-ID: <b072dc420901051124q377ae42o5406272eb10935ce@mail.gmail.com>
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Hello all, I have some problems getting FreeBSD 7.1-RELEASE amd64 to boot on my VIA VB8001, which is a mini-ITX board with the new VIA Nano CPU. This CPU is fully 64bit capable. But, when I try to boot Disc1 from an IDE CD-ROM I get the error "cpu doesn't support long mode", which implies the CPU can't do 64bit, and booting halts asking for a kernel. The first thing I tried was running ubuntu 8.10 64bit. It installs and runs fine. And, trying FreeBSD 7.0-RELEASE Disc1 amd64 also boots and installs normally! Any help on fixing this is much appreciated. System specs: VIA VB8001 4GB RAM Intel CT NIC (PCIe) Intel 2915abg Wireless (miniPCI) IDE Master: Kingston Ultimate 2GB CF IDE Slave: Samsung CD-ROm drive Sincerely, Koen Smits PS. I'm new to the mailing list concept. If i mess something up, please let me know.
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