WORKAROUND:
This issue occurs when performing software instruction set virtualization (Binary Translation) in conjunction with the /3GB switch being set in the guest operating system, on VMware ESX 4.1.
This issue is resolved in the patch release for ESX/ESXi 4.1. For more information, see:
To workaround this issue when you do not want to apply the patch, you can change the CPU/MMU Virtualization setting to a hardware instruction set translation method.
To change the CPU/MMU Virtualization setting:
Note: Ensure that the virtual machine is powered off before performing this procedure.
- Log in to the VMware vSphere Client.
In the virtual machine inventory, right-click the virtual machine and click Edit Settings. The Virtual Machine Properties dialog appears.
Click the Options tab.
Change CPU/MMU Virtualization under Advanced from Automatic to one of these options:
- Use Intel VT-X/AMD-V for instruction set virtualization and software for MMU virtualization.
- Use Intel VT-X/AMD-V for instruction set virtualization and Intel EPT/AMD RVI for MMU virtualization.
- Click OK to save your changes.If this process does not resolve the issue, you may work around it by removing the /3GB switch from the boot parameters of your guest operating system.
