[OmniOS-discuss] OmniOS on Xeon ?

[Michael Mounteney]

On Mon, 1 Oct 2012 07:38:07 +1000
Denis Cheong <denis at denisandyuki.net> wrote:

> amd64 refers to the instruction set, not the CPU brand (64-bit x86 was
> originally introduced by AMD and then copied by Intel, hence it is
> called amd64).  The E5405 is 64-bit capable, and the X2250 is
> supported by OpenSolaris and Solaris 10, so it should work without
> any issues (going back to 32 bit is not the answer).
> 
> I would check -
> 1. 64-bit support being enabled in BIOS
> 2. Reset BIOS to default configuration
> 3. Remove any weird devices
> 4. Startup with verbose kernel option
> 5. Try booting with OpenSolaris / Solaris 10 to ensure it's not a
> separate hardware issue (memory, etc.).

The computer runs Solaris 10 so I'm sure it is 64 bit, and not faulty.
It'll have to wait for the weekend for suggestions 2, 3 and 4.  The
only wierd device is an Intel-chipset four-way PCI-express ethernet
card.

Michael.