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# 8  
Old 04-08-2009
i perceive the problem here is that the hardware has changed significantly. do you think if i do 'sys-unconfig', this will be resolved without loosing data.

Thanks
# 9  
Old 04-12-2009
Sys-unconfig isn't going to help as it doesn't address 32/64 bit kernel selection.

Did you check if the Dell 4600 CPU and mainboard support a 64 bit OS in the first place ?
# 10  
Old 04-15-2009
Quote:
Originally Posted by jlliagre
Sys-unconfig isn't going to help as it doesn't address 32/64 bit kernel selection.

Did you check if the Dell 4600 CPU and mainboard support a 64 bit OS in the first place ?
Thanks for your response. I did not not check at all i never thought it was going to be this complicated.

pls can you tell on how to check this. I suppose the main board should support 64 bit OS.
# 11  
Old 04-15-2009
Well, you have to be sure.
Some CPUs support 64 bit and some other dont. Same for mainboards.
This is not really related to Solaris.

You need to find out your precise CPU reference and check with Intel or AMD.
You need to check the mainboard compatibility with the vendor (Dell).
# 12  
Old 04-16-2009
Quote:
Originally Posted by jlliagre
Well, you have to be sure.
Some CPUs support 64 bit and some other dont. Same for mainboards.
This is not really related to Solaris.

You need to find out your precise CPU reference and check with Intel or AMD.
You need to check the mainboard compatibility with the vendor (Dell).
I realise that dell 4600 uses a p4 which is 32 bits. but the OS solaris i installed is an x86 64 bits. i just hope this will not conflict.
pls can you help throw light.
# 13  
Old 04-16-2009
There is a single Solaris for x86. It supports both the 32 and 64 bit architectures.
# 14  
Old 04-16-2009
Quote:
Originally Posted by jlliagre
There is a single Solaris for x86. It supports both the 32 and 64 bit architectures.
thanks
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