Install on 64bit CPU under ESXi 4 - Error

[tu69]

Hey guys,

I am new here :) I tried to install Ubuntu Server 10.04 AMD64 onto my Dell blade server running ESXi 4. I get the following error when i try to install:


This kernel requires an x86-64 CPU, but only detected an i686 CPU.
Unable to boot - please use a kernel appropriate for your CPU.
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My server have 2 Intel Xeon Quad core CPU's installed.
I have allocated 2 virtual CPU's to the VM. My VM is also set to Linux 64bit.

Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you in advance

[oldos2er]

I don't believe running 64-bit in a virtual machine will work. Try 32-bit.

[davidmohammed]

I think the error refers to you needing intel 64bit server not the amd64 edition.