I am trying to set up a SQL Server practice lab using VirtualBox and a trial copy of Windows Server 2K8 R2 in ISO format. I received an error message that states my processor does not support 64-bit hardware virtualization. Although I "Enabled" Intel ardware virtualization in the BIOS that still doesn't work. According to the Intel website, the processor does support VT-x, however the accelerated tab in VirtualBox is greyed out and no references to VT-x are mentioned in the settings options available to me.
Any ideas on how I can get around this?
I checked around ServerFault and couldn't find anything but if I missed an applicable post a link is great too. Specs below – if additional information is needed please comment and I will provide. Thanks in advance.
VirtualBox version – 4.1.18
Hardware – Lenovo B570 1068-A3U i3-2310M
Best Answer
On some BIOSes, you not only need to enable hardware virtualization, but also the "execute disable bit", or whatever it's called in that specific BIOS; without it, some hypervisors just won't work.