If you're referring to the ASUS ProArt 16 (e.g. StudioBook 16 or similar 16‑inch models) and its support for VMware virtualization—here's what the current specs show:
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Virtualization Support (VT‑x & VT‑d)
These are confirmed features in many ASUS ProArt 16 models:
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ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16 OLED (e.g. H7600ZM or H7600ZW variants):
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Supports Intel VT‑x (with EPT) and Intel VT‑d, enabling full virtualization and directed I/O, both critical for advanced VM setups. (Kelaptop<>, Micro Center<>, Quzo UK<>).
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What This Means for VMware
With both VT‑x and VT‑d hardware support:
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You should be able to run VMs within VMware and perform operations like PCI device passthrough (e.g. GPU passthrough) when combined with proper BIOS/UEFI and driver support.
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For nested virtualization (i.e., running a hypervisor inside a VM on VMware), note that VMware may still refuse to enable VT‑x/EPT—even when available in hardware—due to conflicts like Windows Hyper‑V, Core Isolation, or Virtualization-Based Security (VBS). (Reddit<>).
Some users have reported VMware errors like "Virtualized Intel VT‑x/EPT is not supported on this platform", which are often due to such software conflicts rather than a lack of hardware capability. (Reddit<>)
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BIOS Setup Tip
On ASUS systems, Intel virtualization features are typically enabled by default. You can double-check or adjust this by entering BIOS/UEFI during boot (press Del or F2), switching to Advanced Mode, and navigating to Advanced → CPU Configuration to confirm that “Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology” (including VT‑d) is enabled. (ASUS Global<>)
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Quick Summary
Model / Variant
VT‑x (EPT)
VT‑d
VMware Nested VM (Potential conflicts)
ProArt StudioBook 16 OLED
Yes
Yes
May need BIOS and OS config adjustments
VMware nested virtualization
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Needs software conflicts disabled
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Recommendations for Smooth VM Experience
1.
Enter BIOS/UEFI and ensure virtualization features (VT‑x and VT‑d) are enabled.
2.
In Windows, disable:
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Hyper-V features
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Virtualization-Based Security (VBS)
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Core Isolation / Memory Integrity
Sometimes Windows updates or registry quirks can re-enable them even after being turned off. (Reddit<>)
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Use VMware's VM settings to enable VT‑x/EPT inside the guest.
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If you encounter errors about unsupported VT‑x/EPT in VMware—even when BIOS shows it's enabled—check for lingering hypervisor features and reboot after disabling them.
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Let me know if you’d like help stepping through BIOS settings, adjusting Windows security features, or troubleshooting a specific error in VMware.
