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Ubuntu Server Install (Kernel)

Asked by Cameron Warren

I am trying to install Ubuntu server on my Dell and i keep getting this message: "This kernel requires an x86-64 CPU,but only detected an i686 CPU. Unable to boot - please use a kernel appropriate for your CPU" I already have desktop version installed.

What should i do?

Many thanks

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mycae (mycae) said : 		#1

It sounds like you tried to use the 64 bit (x86-64) version on a 32 bit CPU. which ubuntu server ISO did you download?

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Cameron Warren (cameronw1996) said : 		#2

I downloaded the 11.10 amd64

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Best delance (olivier-delance) said : 		#3

It seems you have a 32bits processor. Download 32bits version of Ubuntu server.

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Cameron Warren (cameronw1996) said : 		#4

Thank,You that made it work :)

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Cameron Warren (cameronw1996) said : 		#5

Thanks delance, that solved my question.