x86 processors developed by Advanced Micro Devices.

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Should I install amd64-microcode?

This is my system: AMD Phenom II x4 960T (unlocked to 6 cores) 8GB 1066 DDR2 RAM Gigabyte Radeon HD6670 1GB DDR3 (AMD Catalyst 13.4 propriety driver) Ubuntu 13.04 at 1920x1080 60Hz Dual boot with ...
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Error during install of ubuntu. (WUBI 12.04)

After the check of installation files i get this error: An error occurred: Error executing command command=C:\Windows\sysnative\bcdedit.exe /set {148fbf66-bba8-11e2-88b0-bc5ff42bd53b} device ...
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Planning on switching to Ubuntu!

I'm planning on taking my HP Envy M6 AMD A10 CPU, with a AMD Radeon HD 7660G discrete-class GPU, and I was wondering if there's any packages I should install to make it run effectively when I first ...
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Possible using 64-bit on 32-bit processor?

I have a PC (yet old) using AMD processor. I've tried booting Ubuntu x64 from LiveUSB, but it works! Larger image Why? But in my Windows Device Manager it shows x86...
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Problems with Ubuntu 12.10

I recently installed Ubuntu 12.10 amd64 64 bit on my Samsung laptop with AMD A8,ATI Raedon HD 7xxx and 6 GB of RAM and I have following problems: My battery charging time is not at all accurate or ...
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Simple File Server [duplicate]

I want to build a simple ubuntu server for sharing the common shared directory to windows host. And I could map those shared directory to windows machine using simple script. No of users accessing the ...
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I can't install Ubuntu 12.10 on my notebook/

When I install on notebook (HP Pavilion dv6-3110er. AMD N830 2100MHz / ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470) Ubuntu 12.10 x64, the installation freezes on the logo. Throws an error failed to load file amd ...
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Is Ubuntu 12.04.2 64-bit the same for AMD too? [duplicate]

I have a ASUS K55VM-SX086D 64-bit. I was downloading Ubuntu 12.04.2 LTS 64-bit, but was confused the 64-bit version also includes AMD too, and I have an Intel motherboard. So: Is Ubuntu 12.04.2 ...
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Can't install Ubuntu on Lenovo z585

I can't install Ubuntu (12.10 and 12.04) (also tried Mint) on Z585 (Lenovo IdeaPad Z585 AMD A8-4500M 1.90GHz 8GB 1TB DVDRW DL FreeDOS 15.6" HD AMD Radeon HD7670 2GB). I tested all possible options ...
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How to ensure Ubuntu is using all my cores

I have a 6 core processor and have noticed some performance issues. I recognize coming from Windows things won't be the same. But I've heard that it's not incredibly uncommon for linux to not ...
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My cpus are powered down periodically

I post here because I am using Ubuntu but this is probably an hardware problem. Since I bought my new setup with AMD Athlon(tm) II X4 635 Processor and asus m4a89td pro/usb3 motherboard with ecc ram I ...
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Cuál versión (32 o 64 bits) de ubuntu instalar con este procesador? [duplicate]

English: Hello to all! This is the first time I have a question here. I'm going to partition my hard drive and install Ubuntu 12.04 with my Windows 7, the detail is that I have this processor: AMD ...
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trouble with installing ubuntu 12.10 from usb

I have recently built my own PC and I want to use Ubuntu as my OS, but when I try to boot Ubuntu up using my USB I get an error saying: no default UI configuration directive found I have tried to ...
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Unsure if my RAM speed is set correctly

edit: Thank you for reopening I have an an AMD APU as my CPU/GPU (specs below) and its graphical performance benefits greatly from higher speed RAM. In my motherboard BIOS I have set the memory clock ...
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System is responding too slow after installing Nvidia drivers in Ubuntu12.10

My monitor was flickering after booting Ubuntu 12.10. The problem was increasing if I start moving my mouse and when it is kept idle, the flickering used to stop. My system has an AMD 32 bit ...
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How to fix ubuntu live not loading

I have placed Ubuntu 12.10 on a usb stick using Universal-USB-Installer-1.9.2.4. Using the pen to boot an old computer results on Ubuntu hanging with those last lines: [ 63.632550] init: failsafe-x ...
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identical “cores” in /proc/cpuinfo

An Opteron 6128 shows up as follows in /proc/cpuinfo: $ cat /proc/cpuinfo | grep -e ^core -e ^phys physical id : 0 core id : 0 physical id : 0 core id : 1 physical id : 0 ...
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How to continue the installation process after freeze?

I have a pc with a MOBO asus m5a99fx pro r2.0, CPU AMD FX-4100, 2X4GB CORSAIR VENGENCE 1600 MHZ, GC NVIDIA GT430 2GB. I tried so many times to install Ubuntu in my pc, from 10.04 to 12.10, in 32b or ...
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Microcode Problem [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Failed to load file, won’t boot I recently got this error when trying to start up Ubuntu 12.10 microcode: failed to load file amd-ucode/microcode_amd.bin It then ...
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Ubuntu 12.04: Missing RAM and Unsupported hardware driver issue

I've just install ubuntu 12.04 64-bit on my new PC: MoBo: Gigabit F2A75M-D3H CPU: AMD A6 5400K Ram: 2*4GB 1st problem From BIOS, I can see 4096 MB RAM installed but from System Monitor are ...
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Failed to load file, won't boot

I am a new user of Ubuntu and don't know much about computers. I have used Ubuntu for about 3 weeks now, everythings been fine, but I got this message today: microcode: failed to load file ...
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Can aynone tell me what exactly 32bit/64bit and x86 and AMD64 have to do with the different choices on the download site of Ubuntu? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Difference between the i386 download and the amd64? SORRY for the newbie question, but I am still learning. I am wondering if x86 simply refers to the intel CPUs and ...
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Any way to check the clock speed of my processor?

Is there any way to check at which clock speed my processor is running? I have already tried cat /proc/cpuinfo but the clock speed I'm running isn't showing. I know Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise Pangolin) ...
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Why does Ubuntu (and other ubuntu based distros like lubuntu and linux mint) randomly shutdown on my laptop?

I have a lenovo g555 laptop and whenever I try and boot a ubuntu based distro off a usb, it randomly shuts off my PC (Not like a normal shutdown with shutdown loading screen but a like a sudden hard ...
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Ubuntu 12.10 the dash and panel are black

I am using Ubuntu 12.10 on VMware machine. 12.04 was just fine, but with 12.10 I am facing several problems. Missing amd microcode. Solution is: sudo apt-get install amd64-microcode but why it is ...
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How can i solve this? Theres a problem with AMD configurations

As the title shows up, i tried to installed amdconf but it shows up that command is not found.. How can i solve it then? Can you help me? sudo amdconfig --initial -f but it shows "command not ...
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Ubuntu 12.x on HP Pavilion g6-1d21dx

What would it take to ensure that Ubuntu 12.x is supported seamlessly on HP Pavilion g6-1d21dx with AMD A6 APU and Radeon HD 6520G
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HP Pavillion dv9410us Model Drivers for Ubuntu?

Where can I download the Ubuntu 12.04 drivers for HP Pavillion DV9410US model laptop which has AMD Turion X2 processor, with Nvidia graphics card. But where can I download the wireless driver since ...
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Is the 64-Bit version of Ubuntu only compatible with AMD CPUs? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: What is the difference between 32-bit and 64-bit and which should I choose? Difference between the i386 download and the amd64? I was told that computers with more ...
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How is Trinity support in 12.04?

I been thinking about moving to the new A10 but I already had an awful experience with the 4200HD IGPs from AMD on Ubuntu. In short drivers would never work so I had to fallback to stock and ...
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No network found after upgrading to 12.04 [closed]

Just installed 12.04 and now the system reports "Waiting for 60 second to configure Network", then reports: "No Network found" and boots, but with NO Network. Only way to fix it is to go into Terminal ...
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Does Ubuntu work on a Sapphire edge hd3?

I was wondering if Ubuntu 12.04 (or 12.10) works on the Sapphire edge hd3. I'm looking for infos about: AMD E-450, Radeon 6320, Realtek RTL8191SU. Thanks for your help :D
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How can I troubleshoot flash player/hardware conflict?

OBJECTIVE: Have a web browser on my Ubuntu install that can play youtube and hulu videos. Also would like to understand problem so that I can fix it again if I change software. Workarounds welcome, ...
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What kind of processor do I need? [closed]

Hello I'm really a noob with Ubuntu but I have put myself to a challenge. Now I have USB drives for Time Machine (OSX) and movies and a NAS for central backup of everything. My music is on my Mac and ...
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How do I fix Desktop that freezes straight after boot?

I was able to install but upon booting up after 5-10 sec the system runs extremely slow and locks up to the point where I have to hard reset... not sure what to do... I tried a different .iso and ...
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AMD E1-1200 Slow?

I recently installed Ubuntu 12.04 32bit with Gnome 3 on a Toshiba 850D-104 for a friend of mine. This friend only surfs the web, checks for emails and plays online flash games a lot I was chocked to ...
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Ubuntu 64-bit won't install in Toshiba s855d-00u

Hi guys I am completely new to Ubuntu/Linux aside from installing 12.04 onto an old Toshiba Tecra and have loved it ever since. I just purchased a new laptop, with AMD A10-4600m with 7660g graphics, ...
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instaling ubuntu 10.04 or later versions, on amd sempron

Could I install ubuntu 10.04 i386 or later on my older computer (amd sempron 2800+, 768 mb ram, 80 GB hard drive)?
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Why is the total RAM for my HP dm1 less than the actual it should be?

First time poster, so I apologize right off the bat if I'm doing something wrong (following Murphy's Law, I probably am). Anyway, I was wondering why the 2GB RAM I have installed in my HP Pavilion ...
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Tried to play a full screen game, now system will not boot

Recently I installed Ubuntu 12.04 Gnome Shell Remix 64bit on my desktop, everything was going great on it. I installed all of the most recent updates, installed some software as well as the latest amd ...
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No ACPI support for my PC, what can I do?

On my new PC something is wrong with ACPI support under Linux. I have to boot it with acpi=off and nolapic. Also it detects only one CPU core (this annoys me the most) and won't shut down completely, ...
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cpufreq not available 11.10

on 11.04 I had cpufreq working on my "AMD Turion(tm) 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-50 stepping 02" processors, however now on oneiric cpufreq won't load. The core temperature of my cpu is normally 40 c, ...
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Installation hangs during boot on new computer

I wanted to install Ubuntu 11.10 on my new PC. But LiveUSB hangs on boot (stops at line x initrd memory freed; if I press enter it writes some more lines and hangs again, this time completely). Tried ...
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How to make Suspend work on an ASUS EEEPC 1015B (AMD C-50)? [closed]

I have a brand new ASUS EEEPC 1015B (AMD C-50 APU) Netbook on which I have installed Ubuntu 11.10 but when I close the lid or select "Suspend" from the power menu or press the power button it won't ...
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Are AMD processors less well supported than Intel processors?

I am looking to buy a new laptop, and as the Toshiba C660s seem to have small speakers, off-center keyboards and touchpads, and terrible "two-touch to zoom" feature, i am browsing Lenovo Ideapads. ...
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AMD A8-3850 and Asus F1A75-M works well on Ubuntu? [closed]

I'm thinking about mount a new computer with a AMD A8-3850 processor and an Asus F1A75-M motherboard. I would like to know if both of them work well with Ubuntu 11.10, specially because the ...
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Should I buy a laptop with ATI/AMD on it? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Which computers are guaranteed to work? I use Ubuntu on all my machines. I'm looking at a few laptops right now to replace a failing desktop: A Lenovo with a AMD E 350 ...
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I can't install on Acer Aspire One 722

I can't install ubuntu 11.04 on acer aspire one 722, this netbook using AMD A50M Fusion Chipset and ATI Radeon HD 6250 Graphics with 256MB of dedicated system memory. Anyone can help me? edit : ok I ...
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What is a good AMD Phenom compatible motherboard to use?

I'm buying a new computer and I think I will be going for a system based on a Phenom X6 CPU. I will be getting an nVidia GPU for support under Linux, and 8GB of memory. I expect to use 64-bit Ubuntu ...
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Poor 2d performance with ATI/AMD graphic [closed]

I'm using a 2d CAD program to create pcb boards (Eagle from cadsoft.de). On Nvidia Hardware the performance is really good, even on old hardware like an old AMD Athlon XP with 1,8GHz and Nvidia ...