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#bios
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virtual-machines
SeaBIOS vs OVMF (UEFI) in Proxmox VE: Which One Should You Choose, and How to Switch Safely
The BIOS dropdown in Proxmox's Create VM wizard picks legacy SeaBIOS or UEFI-based OVMF firmware. Get it wrong and Windows 11 won't install, or an existing VM stops booting. Here's what each option does and how to switch without breaking a VM.
virtual-machines
How to Enable IOMMU (VT-d / AMD-Vi) in Your BIOS and Proxmox VE for PCI Passthrough
IOMMU is the wall that makes GPU and NIC passthrough safe, and most beginners hit a dead end because the fix spans two places at once. Here's how to enable VT-d or AMD-Vi in BIOS, edit the right Proxmox VE bootloader file, and verify it actually turned on.
installation
How to Check If Your Hardware Supports Proxmox VE Before You Install It
Before you install Proxmox VE, spend fifteen minutes checking your CPU, RAM, storage, and BIOS settings. This guide shows the exact commands and BIOS options to check first.