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I need to enable VT-x on my MacBook Pro, but I don't know whether it's enabled or not. Are there commands for checking the status of, enabling, or disabling VT-x?
Those are my device specifications:
MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015)
OS: OS X El Capitan 10.11.2
CPU: 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5
RAM: 8 GB 1867 MHz DDR3
The Macbook Pro 13'' uses integrated Intel HD 3000 graphics. But Intel HD 3000 graphics are used in different processors. The performance varies depending on whether it's a mobile or desktop CPU. You need to read benchmarks with caution:
On notebookcheck.net I've looked up some statistics. They keep benchmarks on how different games perform. I find these real world tests quite useful.
If you follow the link, you can click on the single fps results to see each system configuration.
You should have a minimum of 24-30 fps to enjoy playing. Considering this, I'll say that playing those games on a MBP 13'' of 2011 will possibly work, but not result in the maximum fun :).
1067 Mhz DDR3 is what you care about. You can do it on your own. Apple provides instructions on their website and you can find it on many places too.
For installing the RAM you just need a screwdriver small enough for the screws on the bottom of the computer. After that ground your self or use plastic gloves and take out the old memory put in the new and you are done.
Manufacturers don't matter as long as the memory is 1067 Mhz DDR3 for laptop. Its better to go for well known brands I guess such as kingston,crucial corsair etc.
I bought a Crucial Memory Kit 8GB from amazon for about £35 same type of memory with the one you need and it worked perfect.
Best Answer
According to Intel® Core™ i5-5257U Processor, it supports Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x).
You can also from Terminal use the following command:
If you see VMX in the output, then the CPU supports the Intel VT-x feature.
If you don't want to have to read through the output of CPU features and just see if VMX is there, then use:
sysctl -a | grep -o VMXFrom Intel-based Macs: Using VT-x virtualization technology:
Therefore there is no reason to check the status.
As to enabling/disabling, there is no direct user interface for that. Since it is enabled by default, the only way I can think of to disable it would be to hack the EFI Firmware. Which is not something I'd recommend doing!