I've searched a lot to resolve the following issue, but nothing helped me.
My problem is, that starting up a first-gen vm locks up the whole host. Only a hard reset helps. Second-gen vm starts and runs perfectly. The freezes happened on 3 different vms. FreeBSD, Ubuntu, Windows Server 2008R2, while Windows 8.1 on second gen config works perfectly. Im using this pc mainly as a workstation.
No eventlog errors nor dumps are generated.
My system:
- Windows Server 2012R2
- FX-8350, non OC
- ASRock 870 Extreme R2 (Crappy board imho)
- 32GB DDR3 1866@1600 (My motherboard, against the "support" for 1866ram won't work with full speed)
- 120GB SSD
- 4.5TB Storage space device
I dont think that its due to my system, because vmware workstation was running without problems.
Did I forget to configure something? Any help is appreciated.
P.S: Even deactivating C1E, C6, C&Q didnt work.
P.P.S: With no virtual network adapter set, the system still locks up.
Creating a first gen vm without any hdds and network and launching works. Attaching a boot dvd causes the host to freeze.
The host freezes as the gen1 vm begins to boot, doesn't matter if from dvd or hdd
Best Answer
Got it... The reason was the mainboard. It doesnt suprise me anymore that professional software has certified hardware to run on. I was the victim of "it shall run everywhere syndrome".
Bought a high-end ASUS board, now everything works like a charm.