Aros/Platforms/x86 64 support
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Starting from November 2007, AROS got it`s 64-bit port. It lacks software and drivers support, but have some new features AROS never had - some kind of memory protection and
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[edit] x86_64 Native Environment
AROS x86_64 is targeted towards new PC systems, with both AMD and Intel processors. Also you can try this port in QEMU emulator, using it`s 64-bit mode. Please note that PCI cards and other stuff from x86 can be used, so this page mostly devoted to CPU/Chipsets/Laptops support.
[edit] x86_64 Compatible Drivers
[edit] KNOWN WORKING HARDWARE
Laptop
Motherboard
- VMWare Virtual PC.
- ECS 755-A2 with Athlon 64 CPU.
- Boots from CD on SIS5513 IDE Controller. This M/b has SATA SIS180 controller with
- 1 PATA and 2 SATA channels. Installation on an HD however, failed with
- "Unknown Error 100" message. (pleas add date tested .. 17:10, 20 August 2008 (UTC))
- Shuttle
Graphic Card
Sound Card
Network Interface Cards
[edit] KNOWN PROBLEMATIC HARDWARE, WHICH WORKS BUT THE SUPPORT IS LIMITED
Laptop
- Acer Aspire 5101AWLMi (AMD Turion 64 MK-36 - 2GHz, 512KB L2 Cache, ATI Xpress 1100 chipset, 1Gb DDR2-533MHz,ATI Mobility Radeon x1300, 15.4" TFT (1280 x 800), Wireless LAN: 802.11b/g )
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- Boots fine. Video (vesa/vga) and touchpad/USB mouse works. AHI prefs hangs the system. Experiences random hangs on software launch.
Motherboard
Graphic Card
Sound Card
Network Interface Cards
- Intel Gigabit NIC - Driver not yet complete .. see Networking Docs.
[edit] NOT WORKING HARDWARE
Laptop
Motherboard
Graphic Card
Sound Card
Network Interface Cards
