# GIGABYTE

In Gigabyte’s case, it’s usually called **SVM** (AMD) or **VT-x** (Intel) and can be configured from the **Chipset** or **Advanced CPU Settings** sections.

**Access BIOS/UEFI Interface**

To enable Virtualization, you’ll need to access your BIOS settings first. Press **F2**/**Del** when booting to enter the Gigabyte BIOS Setup utility.

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If you’ve enabled Fast Boot and the BIOS key doesn’t work, you can use an alternate method to get to the firmware interface.

Restart your PC 3 times in a row to boot to the recovery environment. Then, select **Troubleshoot** > **Advanced Options** > **UEFI Firmware Settings**.

Locate Virtualization Option

Press **F2** (if required) to switch to *Advanced Mode*. As mentioned earlier, you’re looking for an option named **SVM** (AMD) or **VT-x** (Intel) here.

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**Old UI**

On the old UI, you can manage the virtualization setting from the locations listed below:

* **Chipset** > **Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)**
* **M.I.T.** > **Advanced Frequency Settings** > **Advanced CPU Settings** > **SVM Mode**
* **M.I.T.** > **Advanced CPU Core Settings** > **SVM Mode**

**New UI**

With the new UI, you can find the virtualization option in the following locations:

* **Tweaker** > **Advanced CPU Settings** > **SVM Mode**
* **Tweaker** > **Advanced CPU Settings** > **Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)**

**Enable Virtualization on Gigabyte**

Once you find the virtualization option, all you need to do is set it to **Enabled**.

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If your CPU supports it, you can also enable the PCI passthrough feature. AMD calls it **IOMMU** while Intel calls it **VT-d**.

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You have officially completed this step, please go to Step 3 to disable secure boot.


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