Solution Virtualization not Supported, BIOS missing virtualization option?

[CoolAB]

In my system BIOS virtualization option is missing. After research found that my system doesn't support virtualization.

Laptop model : HP DV6-1152TX Processor : Processor type - Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T6400 * 2.0 GHz, 2 MB L2 Cache, 800 MHz FSB BIOS version : F.25 Operating System : Windows 8.1 pro 64 bit

Please let me know best way to resolve this issue? If I have to change the CPU what are the specifications I need to consider? Does virtualization is essential for Cloudera Quickstart VM. Is there some way one can use Cloudera Quickstart VM without using virtualization or upgrading BIOS and CPU.

Thanks,

[rcporto]

About the virtualization option in BIOS, sometimes this is already enabled by default and vendors don't offer a option to disable/enable, anyway your problem is related to your CPU that does not support Intel Virtualization, see: Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T6400 (2M Cache, 2.00 GHz, 800 MHz FSB) Specifications

One of requirements to Cloudera is: These 64-bit VMs require a 64-bit host OS and a virtualization product that can support a 64-bit guest OS. (additional details: QuickStart Downloads for CDH 5.4)

Based on the requirement above, your system must be able to run a 64-bit guest OS, and to achieve this you will need a CPU with virtualization (Intel VT-x or AMD-V) support.