How to Enable Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) in BIOS/UEFI

Enabling Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) allows your computer to efficiently run virtual machines and is often required for certain software applications. Follow these steps to enable VT-x in your BIOS/UEFI settings:

1. Restart Your Computer 🔄

Begin by restarting your computer to access the BIOS/UEFI settings.

2. Enter BIOS/UEFI Settings ⚙️

As soon as your computer restarts, repeatedly press the F2, Del, F10, or Esc key (the specific key may vary depending on your motherboard model) to enter the BIOS/UEFI settings.

3. Navigate to Advanced Settings ⚙️

Once in the BIOS/UEFI menu, use the arrow keys to navigate to the ‘Advanced’ tab or a similar section where hardware configurations are located.

4. Find Virtualization Technology Options 🔍

Look for options labeled as ‘Intel Virtualization Technology’, ‘VT-x’, ‘Virtualization’, or ‘Intel VT’.

5. Enable Intel Virtualization Technology ✅

Select the virtualization option and change its setting to ‘Enable’ or ‘On’.

6. Save Changes and Exit 💾

Navigate to the ‘Save & Exit’ menu and select ‘Save Changes and Exit’ to apply the changes.

7. Restart Your Computer 🔄

Your PC will restart with Intel Virtualization Technology enabled, allowing you to use virtualization features.

By following these steps, you can ensure that Intel VT-x is enabled, providing support for virtualization tasks on your computer.

EXAMPLE - MOTHERBOARD ASUS

1. Power on the system and press[delete] key to enter BIOS [EZ Mode]

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2. Press [F7] key to enter BIOS [Advance Mode] as below picture:

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(If press [delete] key to enter [Advanced Mode] directly and then no need to press [F7] key any more)

3. Select  [Advanced] page and click [CPU Configuration] item

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4. Select [Intel(VMX) Virtualization Technology] item and set to [Enabled]

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5. Press [F10] key and click [OK] ,the system will auto reboot

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