Specifications

Introduction and System
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Player is a desktop application that lets you create, configure, and run virtual machines. You can also use
Player to download and run virtual appliances.
Host computers that run Player must meet specific hardware and software requirements. Virtual machines
that run in Player support specific devices and provide certain features.
This chapter includes the following topics:
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“Host System Requirements,” on page 7
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“Virtual Machine Features and Specifications,” on page 10
Host System Requirements
The physical computer on which you install Player is called the host system and its operating system is
called the host operating system. To run Player, the host system and the host operating system must meet
specific hardware and software requirements.
Processor Requirements for Host Systems
You must install Player on a host system that meets certain processor requirements.
Supported Processors
The host system must have a 64-bit x86 CPU that meets the following requirements.
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LAHF/SAHF support in long mode
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1.3GHz or faster core speed
Multiprocessor systems are supported.
When you install Player, the installer performs checks to make sure the host system has a supported
processor. You cannot install Player if the host system does not meet the processor requirements.
Processor Requirements for 64-Bit Guest Operating Systems
The operating system that runs inside a virtual machine is called the guest operating system. To run 64-bit
guest operating systems, the host system must have one of the following processors.
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An AMD CPU that has segment-limit support in long mode
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An Intel CPU that has VT-x support
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