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I'm trying to install 64 bit Ubuntu on an HP Mini 110, with 2GB of RAM and a N2600 64bit capable Atom CPU, due to a requirement to install software that is available in 64 bit only.

However, possibly due to a restriction in the BIOS, I'm unable to install the 64 bit OS, since the installer reports that the machine in not 64 bit capable.

Steve Roome
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Boris
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    It appears the BIOS may indeed be crippling your system. See answers to this question: http://superuser.com/questions/433753/this-cpu-is-not-compatible-with-64-bit-mode-installing-windows-7-ultimate-6 – Organic Marble Jun 12 '16 at 16:33
  • I have seen questions on this site about 64 bit processors with 32 bit BIOS and how to install on them, but they were Macs IIRC. Don't remember seeing a reference to a Compaq Mini like this. – Organic Marble Jun 12 '16 at 16:34
  • Are there any BIOS updates available on the HP Support site for your model? It's possible the issue has been addressed in newer BIOS versions – Nick Weinberg Jun 12 '16 at 19:21
  • @OrganicMarble you are most likely to be correct. – Boris Apr 02 '20 at 12:00

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My Hp 1103 came with Win 7 Pro and 2GB ram - from the factory!!!! In my BIOS there is an option to enable 64-bit architecture. These models were made in small numbers toward the end of the 1103 production life. But they sure exist - I have one and I now run Windows 10 Pro. Not a speed demon to be sure - but very adequate.

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