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Upgrading BIOS from 32bits to 64bits
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(01-27-2018, 12:06 AM)JesusLinux link Wrote: I would like to upgrade to 64 bits. Is it possible to do it without a fresh install?
Thanks
No would need fresh install of LL.. They are same OS but 2 different architectures and 2 separate ISO's
Some info:
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/...g-systems/

If you're motherboard supports 64-bit as is without flashing bios or other steps - It may be feasible.
* With 2gb Ram, 32bit may perform slightly better - 32bit can support up to 4gb ram anything over 4gb will not be available to 32bit. Therefore 64bit is necessary.

I would see how much Ram your board can handle (max) if no more than 4gb stay 32bit... If 4gb + and you want to increase and of course $$$ makes sense to then 64bit maybe a viable option.
And with that a wipe out and replace of the OS.
- Keep in mind when LL4.0 comes out the new series requires a fresh install.
- At some point 32bit will no longer be supported but still have options for a few more years...
LL4.8 UEFI 64 bit ASUS E402W - AMD E2 (Quad) 1.5Ghz  - 4GB - AMD Mullins Radeon R2
LL5.8 UEFI 64 bit Test UEFI Kangaroo (Mobile Desktop) - Atom X5-Z8500 1.44Ghz - 2GB - Intel HD Graphics
LL4.8 64 bit HP 6005- AMD Phenom II X2 - 8GB - AMD/ATI RS880 (HD4200)
LL3.8 32 bit Dell Inspiron Mini - Atom N270 1.6Ghz - 1GB - Intel Mobile 945GSE Express  -- Shelved
BACK LL5.8 64 bit Dell Optiplex 160 (Thin) - Atom 230 1.6Ghz - 4GB-SiS 771/671 PCIE VGA - Print Server
Running Linux Lite since LL2.2
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Re: Upgrading BIOS from 32bits to 64bits - by firenice03 - 01-27-2018, 12:49 AM

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