# 2. Virtualization

Here's a quick guide on how to enable virtualization based on your CPU and motherboard:

Virtualization allows your CPU to manage multiple operating systems or virtual machines, and it's essential for applications like Android emulators, Docker, or virtualization software like VMware or VirtualBox.

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1. Check if Your Processor Supports Virtualization

Intel: Intel’s virtualization technology is called Intel VT-x. 
You can check if your processor supports it by looking up your model on Intel website.

AMD: AMD’s virtualization technology is called AMD-V. 
Similarly, you can verify its support by checking the AMD website for your CPU model.

2. Access the BIOS/UEFI

Restart your PC.

During boot, press the designated key to enter the BIOS or UEFI 
(commonly Delete, F2, F10, or Esc, depending on your motherboard).

3. Enable Virtualization

Once in the BIOS/UEFI, follow these steps depending on your CPU and motherboard.
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* **ASUS** (or similar):
  1. In UEFI, go to the **Advanced** tab.
  2. Navigate to **CPU Configuration** or **Intel Virtualization Technology**.
  3. Enable **Intel VT-x** (or **Intel Virtualization Technology**).
  4. Save and exit.
* **MSI** (or similar):
  1. Go to **OC Tweaker** (or **Overclocking**).
  2. Enter **CPU Features** or **CPU Configuration**.
  3. Enable **Intel VT-x**.
  4. Save and exit.
* **Gigabyte**:
  1. Go to **BIOS Features**.
  2. Find **Intel Virtualization Technology** and enable it.
  3. Save and reboot.

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* **ASUS**:
  1. Go to the **Advanced** tab.
  2. Navigate to **CPU Configuration**.
  3. Enable **SVM Mode** (AMD’s virtualization setting).
  4. Save and exit.
* **MSI**:
  1. Go to **Overclocking**.
  2. Enter **Advanced CPU Configuration**.
  3. Enable **SVM** (Secure Virtual Machine).
  4. Save and exit.
* **Gigabyte**:
  1. Go to the **Advanced** tab.
  2. Find **SVM Mode** and enable it.
  3. Save and reboot.

After enabling virtualization, save your BIOS settings (usually with **F10**) and restart your machine. Once it boots up, virtualization will be enabled, and you’ll be able to run software that requires this feature.

This should work for most motherboards and CPUs.

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