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Check if virtualization is supported on your MSI B450 motherboard.

Check if virtualization is supported on your MSI B450 motherboard.

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Ma22hew
Junior Member
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11-27-2018, 09:43 AM
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I finally finished my Ryzen configuration about a week ago, using an R5 2600x with an MSI B450 motherboard. When trying to run an Ubuntu VM in VirtualBox, I keep seeing the message "AMD-V" isn't enabled. I searched online but most guidance either didn’t address setting up virtualization on that specific card or was tailored for other boards. Could anyone explain where to adjust the BIOS settings on an MSI B450 to turn on virtualization? Also, does this motherboard actually support it?
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Ma22hew
11-27-2018, 09:43 AM #1

I finally finished my Ryzen configuration about a week ago, using an R5 2600x with an MSI B450 motherboard. When trying to run an Ubuntu VM in VirtualBox, I keep seeing the message "AMD-V" isn't enabled. I searched online but most guidance either didn’t address setting up virtualization on that specific card or was tailored for other boards. Could anyone explain where to adjust the BIOS settings on an MSI B450 to turn on virtualization? Also, does this motherboard actually support it?

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AustinMC_
Member
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11-28-2018, 01:05 PM
#2
It isn't marked as virtualization or AMD-V in the BIOS (at least on my Asus B350 board). I’m unsure what it’s called and can’t verify right now. I recall needing to check the CPU section descriptions to find one labeled "enables CPU virtualization."
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AustinMC_
11-28-2018, 01:05 PM #2

It isn't marked as virtualization or AMD-V in the BIOS (at least on my Asus B350 board). I’m unsure what it’s called and can’t verify right now. I recall needing to check the CPU section descriptions to find one labeled "enables CPU virtualization."

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someberry_PvP
Junior Member
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11-28-2018, 03:32 PM
#3
Modern boards include virtualization features, even basic ones. The feature exists but may be hidden—just search more thoroughly. If you locate screenshots of the BIOS settings, I can help identify them.
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someberry_PvP
11-28-2018, 03:32 PM #3

Modern boards include virtualization features, even basic ones. The feature exists but may be hidden—just search more thoroughly. If you locate screenshots of the BIOS settings, I can help identify them.

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Unmigrate
Senior Member
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11-30-2018, 01:40 PM
#4
Under Advanced settings, specifically CPU features, I'm using an MSI B450 Mortar.
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Unmigrate
11-30-2018, 01:40 PM #4

Under Advanced settings, specifically CPU features, I'm using an MSI B450 Mortar.

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Rok_ka
Member
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11-30-2018, 08:16 PM
#5
This forum provided some useful tips, but I decided to post my own experience just in case others needed it. I own an MSI B450 Thomahawk motherboard and had to turn on the virtual machine option as well. It took about an hour, but I finally succeeded. Here are the steps: Boot into BIOS using the Delete key, choose "Overclocking," navigate to "OC Explore Mode" and set it to "Expert," scroll down to "CPU Features," select "SVM Mode" and enable it, then save and exit. Voilà! Virtualization is now active!
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Rok_ka
11-30-2018, 08:16 PM #5

This forum provided some useful tips, but I decided to post my own experience just in case others needed it. I own an MSI B450 Thomahawk motherboard and had to turn on the virtual machine option as well. It took about an hour, but I finally succeeded. Here are the steps: Boot into BIOS using the Delete key, choose "Overclocking," navigate to "OC Explore Mode" and set it to "Expert," scroll down to "CPU Features," select "SVM Mode" and enable it, then save and exit. Voilà! Virtualization is now active!

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SuperTigresss
Posting Freak
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12-02-2018, 07:37 AM
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I joined just to express my gratitude! It was a bit tricky, but thanks a lot! This should be marked as the top response, honestly.
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SuperTigresss
12-02-2018, 07:37 AM #6

I joined just to express my gratitude! It was a bit tricky, but thanks a lot! This should be marked as the top response, honestly.

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NumberRight
Junior Member
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12-06-2018, 01:24 AM
#7
Hey there! Just managed to avoid a big problem by spending just five minutes writing this. Thanks a lot!
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NumberRight
12-06-2018, 01:24 AM #7

Hey there! Just managed to avoid a big problem by spending just five minutes writing this. Thanks a lot!

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ITzgabrielly
Member
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12-06-2018, 05:07 AM
#8
Most of us here just signed up to express our gratitude!
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ITzgabrielly
12-06-2018, 05:07 AM #8

Most of us here just signed up to express our gratitude!

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sifumind
Member
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12-13-2018, 05:01 AM
#9
Thanks a lot!
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sifumind
12-13-2018, 05:01 AM #9

Thanks a lot!

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piff2222
Member
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12-16-2018, 04:50 PM
#10
And as with everyone who came before me. I signed up only to mention how impressive it is that you spotted this and spared us the hassle. I wouldn’t have considered checking overclocking at all.
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piff2222
12-16-2018, 04:50 PM #10

And as with everyone who came before me. I signed up only to mention how impressive it is that you spotted this and spared us the hassle. I wouldn’t have considered checking overclocking at all.

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