Help with understanding whether I have a 64 bit server

[Dan Track]

Hi

I'm new into the 64 bit world. I've got to install rhel5 but I don't
know whether my new server supports 64bit or not. Can anyone tell me
how I could find out?

Thanks
Dan

[TV Sivaraman]

> From the processor info in the bios you can find out whether 64 or 32 bit.

It is rather easy for AMD, they clearly mention it. It is somewhat confusing
for Intel. You google the processor model and find out.

On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 4:32 PM, Dan Track  wrote:
> Hi
>
> I'm new into the 64 bit world. I've got to install rhel5 but I don't
> know whether my new server supports 64bit or not. Can anyone tell me
> how I could find out?
>
> Thanks
> Dan
>
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[Dan Track]

Hi

Thanks for the reply. Here's what cpu I have:
Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU           E5320  @ 1.86GHz

If this is a 64bit CPU does that mean I can only install the 64bit
version of rhel? Do I need to do anything to the hardware to activate
64bit?

Thanks
Dan

2008/6/19 TV Sivaraman :
> > From the processor info in the bios you can find out whether 64 or 32 bit.
>
> It is rather easy for AMD, they clearly mention it. It is somewhat confusing
> for Intel. You google the processor model and find out.
>
> On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 4:32 PM, Dan Track  wrote:
> > Hi
> >
> > I'm new into the 64 bit world. I've got to install rhel5 but I don't
> > know whether my new server supports 64bit or not. Can anyone tell me
> > how I could find out?
> >
> > Thanks
> > Dan
> >
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[Mustafa Qasim]

On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 4:45 PM, Dan Track  wrote:
> Hi
>
> Thanks for the reply. Here's what cpu I have:
> Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU           E5320  @ 1.86GHz
>
> If this is a 64bit CPU does that mean I can only install the 64bit
> version of rhel? Do I need to do anything to the hardware to activate
> 64bit?
>
> Thanks
> Dan
>
> 2008/6/19 TV Sivaraman :
> > > From the processor info in the bios you can find out whether 64 or 32
>
> bit.
> > It is rather easy for AMD, they clearly mention it. It is somewhat
>
> confusing
> > for Intel. You google the processor model and find out.
> >
> > On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 4:32 PM, Dan Track  wrote:
> > > Hi
> > >
> > > I'm new into the 64 bit world. I've got to install rhel5 but I don't
> > > know whether my new server supports 64bit or not. Can anyone tell me
> > > how I could find out?
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > Dan
> > >
> > > --
> > > fedora-list mailing list
> > > [e-mail]
> > > To unsubscribe: https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-list
> >
> > --
> > Dr. T. V. Sivaraman,
> > Lane No. 5, 46A, Ravindrapuri,
> > VARANASI - 221005. INDIA
> > Ph. No. 91-542-2276605
> > 919451273108
> > --
> > fedora-list mailing list
> > [e-mail]
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>
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Check it Dude
http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_79_10346.shtm
http://www.brandonhutchinson.com/Understanding_proc_cpuinfo.html

[Mustafa Qasim]

> Do I need to do anything to the hardware to activate
> 64bit?

I don't think..umm.. just install a 64bit version and you are on your way..

[stan]

Dan Track wrote:
> Hi
>
> I'm new into the 64 bit world. I've got to install rhel5 but I don't
> know whether my new server supports 64bit or not. Can anyone tell me
> how I could find out?
>
> Thanks
> Dan

At the command line type the command
cat /proc/cpuinfo
The flag  lm  indicates 64 bit capability.