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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

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 )
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

[edit] NOT WORKING HARDWARE

Laptop

Motherboard

Graphic Card

Sound Card

Network Interface Cards

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