ArchLinux on OracleVM

0novanta · 2018-03-29 11:51:06

I have tried to install ArchLinux on a the Oracle VM (on a Windows 7 with i7 pc), following this guide, everything works fine untill I have to actually boot ArchLinux.

In the guide there are two possible choices:
-Boot Arch Linux (x86_64)
-Boot Arch Linux (i686)
I only have Boot Arch Linux (x86_64), so I click it, it starts working and after a few seconds it comes a black screen with the messagge:

This kernel requires an x86-64 CPU, but only detected an i686 CPU. 
Unable to boot - please use a kernel appropriate for your CPU.

So what's the problem, did I wrongly created the VM? Or choosen the wrong ArchLinux release?
I would leave the two screenshots of the situations I'm talking about, but I don't know to do it.
Thanks for the help.

headkase · 2018-03-29 11:53:31

Arch is now only available in the 64 bit architecture. Your VM must have a 64 bit guest to use Arch Linux.

If you cannot get a 64 bit guest then there is a 32 bit Arch here: https://archlinux32.org/

However, Arch Linux 32 is not supported here.

0novanta · 2018-03-29 11:57:49

I see, seems you are right.
However when I create a new virtual machine, I cannot select the Arch Linux 64-bit version, but only the 32-bit (under the type Linux)

Lone_Wolf · 2018-03-29 12:02:10

Are you running windows 7 64-bit ?
If yes, are you sure you told virtualbox to create a 64-bit VM ?

You might want to check https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Vi … nux_guests instead of some internet guide.

headkase · 2018-03-29 12:02:25

You need a 64 bit host to get a 64 bit guest I'm pretty sure. Do you have that? Oracle VirtualBox does have support for 64 bit guests, I've done it with an Arch 64 bit guest.

0novanta · 2018-03-29 12:20:28

headkase wrote:

You need a 64 bit host to get a 64 bit guest I'm pretty sure. Do you have that? Oracle VirtualBox does have support for 64 bit guests, I've done it with an Arch 64 bit guest.

What do you mean with 64 bit host? Is my pc enable to work with 64 bit? I think yes.
Funny thing is that on my Fedora 26 laptop I also have installed VM and there are both 32 and 64 bit version of every Linux distro more or less, I don't get why though.

Lone_Wolf wrote:

Are you running windows 7 64-bit ?

I am.

Lone_Wolf wrote:

If yes, are you sure you told virtualbox to create a 64-bit VM ?

When I start creating the virtual machine there is not such an option for ArchLinux nor any other Linux distro.

EDIT:
I have downloaded VBox from here
I've also found this topic could it be of help?

Last edited by 0novanta (2018-03-29 12:31:55)

Lone_Wolf · 2018-03-29 12:45:49

I've also found this topic could it be of help?

yes, Virtualization support is often disabled by default in firmware by manufacturers.
The first answer in the superuser topic isdeals with intel processors, amd uses different names.
If you can't identify the settings, post your motherboard brand & model (and your processor brand/model*)

* = sometimes available options in firmware depend on processor capabilities

Last edited by Lone_Wolf (2018-03-29 12:46:06)

0novanta · 2018-03-29 12:50:32

Lone_Wolf wrote:

If you can't identify the settings, post your motherboard brand & model (and your processor brand/model*)

So far I've tried F2, F11 and they get me to a fancy bios but I think it's just for the motherboard.
Also tried Del but nothing happened.
I tried only this three buttons because they appear when I start the pc on a line on the bottom.

My motherboard is MSI X79A-GD65 (8D) Military Class III.

EDIT:
This is the fancy bios I'm talking about, but it's not the one I need I guess.
So I've searched a little and found that with DEL I can enter Setup Menu, with F11 Boot Menu, which is the one I'm looking for?

Last edited by 0novanta (2018-03-29 13:15:44)

Lone_Wolf · 2018-03-30 20:46:55

I found the manual for your mobo here : https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/support … own-manual

The DEL key for Setup Menu is what you need. It will take you to that fancy bios screen though.
( It seems MSI has combined many functions in that one nice looking program including firmware settings).

The settings for virtualization are hidden in the OC part of the fancy screen, under "CPU Features" .
Check "Intel Virtualization Tech" and "Intel VT-D Tech"

Last edited by Lone_Wolf (2018-03-30 20:47:30)

0novanta · 2018-04-01 19:28:54

Lone_Wolf wrote:

I found the manual for your mobo here : https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/support … own-manual
The DEL key for Setup Menu is what you need. It will take you to that fancy bios screen though.
( It seems MSI has combined many functions in that one nice looking program including firmware settings).
The settings for virtualization are hidden in the OC part of the fancy screen, under "CPU Features" .
Check "Intel Virtualization Tech" and "Intel VT-D Tech"

Yep, thanks for the help.
I found that a couple of days ago but haven't had the time to post about it.
Anyway, I switched both Intel Virtualization Tech and Intel VT-D Tech from Disabled to Enabled, and tried to install Arch but VBox gave me an error and couldn't even launch the virtual machine, I would leave here the message that comes up but in these days I can't use the pc we're talking about, for Easter issues.

EDIT: tried againg today and it worked do you suggest any guide that could help me with settings, keyboard layout and other stuff? Is this one helpful even though I'm on a VM?

Last edited by 0novanta (2018-04-04 17:35:30)

Arch Linux

#1 2018-03-29 11:51:06

ArchLinux on OracleVM

#2 2018-03-29 11:53:31

Re: ArchLinux on OracleVM

#3 2018-03-29 11:57:49

Re: ArchLinux on OracleVM

#4 2018-03-29 12:02:10

Re: ArchLinux on OracleVM

#5 2018-03-29 12:02:25

Re: ArchLinux on OracleVM

#6 2018-03-29 12:20:28

Re: ArchLinux on OracleVM

#7 2018-03-29 12:45:49

Re: ArchLinux on OracleVM

#8 2018-03-29 12:50:32

Re: ArchLinux on OracleVM

#9 2018-03-30 20:46:55

Re: ArchLinux on OracleVM

#10 2018-04-01 19:28:54

Re: ArchLinux on OracleVM

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