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A 32-bit system has a maximum 2^32 unique memory addresses, which is 4,294,967,296 addresses in total. Each address refers to a byte (the smallest unit of storage), thus this allows a maximum address space of 4 gigabytes. Each additional bit doubles the number of available addresses, thus a 64-bit system supports a maximum of 18,446,744,073,709,551,616 bytes, which is more memory than exists on the planet. Note that the length of a byte is system-defined.
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Would a 64Bit processor work with a 32Bit operating system?
It can do but it is really the other way around. A 32-bit operating system can work with a 64-bit processor. However, if the processor doesn't have a "soft" switching mode, you will have to manually switch the 64-bit processor to 32-bit mode via the CMOS setup. Ideally you should install a 64-bit operating system and leave the processor in 64-bit mode. This will then allow you to run 32-bit programs and 64-bit programs side-by-side.
What is the difference between 16 bit compilers and 32 bit compilers in C?
16 bit compilers compile the program into 16-bit machine code that will run on a computer with a 16-bit processor. 16-bit machine code will run on a 32-bit processor, but 32-bit machine code will not run on a 16-bit processor. 32-bit machine code is usually faster than 16-bit machine code.-DJ CraigNoteWith 16 bit compiler the type-sizes (in bits) are the following: short, int: 16long: 32long long: (no such type)pointer: 16/32 (but even 32 means only 1MB address-space on 8086)With 32 bit compiler the object-sizes (in bits) are the following:short: 16int, long: 32long long: 64pointer: 32With 64 bit compiler the object-sizes (in bits) are the following:short: 16int: 32long: 32 or 64 (!)long long: 64pointer: 64[While the above values are generally correct, they may vary for specific Operating Systems. Please check your compiler's documentation for the default sizes of standard types]Note: C language itself doesn't say anything about "16 bit compilers" and "32 bit compilers"
What is the storage capacity of register?
The storage capacity of a register is determined by the architecture. Thus they are 32 bits long on a 32-bit system and 64 bits long on a 64-bit system.
What is size of far pointer?
In real mode far pointers are 32 bit long (segment + offset) In protected mode 48 bit (16 bit segment + 32 bit offset) (In 64-bit mode 80 bit (16 nit segment + 64 bit offset) but it's not so useful)
Word size of todays processors?
Modern Computers have a word size of 16, 32 or 64 bits.
Is a Q6600 processor 32 bit or 64 bit?
Q6600 is a 64 bit processor, but it can execute in 16 and 32 bit modes.
What is the biggest advantages of 64- bit processor over 32- bit processor?
A 32 bit processor has 32 bit wide data bus while a 64 bit has 64 bit wide data bus. Address bus may or may not be 32 bit or 64 bit wide in the respective processors. To fully utilise the 64 bit data bus the programs must be written in such a way that they can use 64 bit wide data bus. A 64 bit processor can also act as 32 bit.
Dual core technology uses 64 bit processor or 32 bit processor?
Both. The Intel Core Duo was a 32-bit dual-core processor. The Intel Core 2 Duo is a 64-bit processor.
How do you install Linux on a 64-bit processor?
Installing Linux on a 64-bit processor is no different than installing it on a 32-bit processor. Especially on systems that offer both a 32-bit and 64-bit version, the difference is totally transparent, and the install identical.
Can you run a 64-bit operating system on a 32-bit processor?
No.
Is the Pentium 4 a 32 bit or 64 bit processor?
32bit
What is an I-64 processor architecture and what are it's advantages over Pentium processor?
It is a processor that works with 64 bit values instead of 32 bit values. The advantages are that it is much faster for operations on large 64 bit values for which a 32 bit processor would need multiple operations. This means that a 64 bit processor with the same clock speed can do more work in the same time.
Steps needed to upgrade Windows to support 64-bit processing?
To use 64-bit specific applications, you must purchase both a 64-bit processor and a 64-bit version of Windows. 64-bit applications will not run on 32-bit versions of Windows, even if a 64-bit capable processor is installed. You also cannot install a 64-bit version of Windows on a 32-bit only processor.
What are the compatibility issues of the 32bit and 64bit processor?
what are the compitibility issues of 32-bit and 64-bit processor
How do you find if a computer has a 32-bit or a 64-bit processor?
You can do this by identifying your processor brand and model. Many tools that can do this, such as CPU-Z, will also list the features of the processor for you, such as EM64T (on Intel processors) or x86-64 (on AMD processors). Note that it is quite possible to run a 32-bit operating system and programs on a 64-bit capable processor, so just because you are running one doesn't mean you can't run a 64-bit one.
What is the minimum processor to install the 32-bit or 64-bit versions of Windows 7?
The 32-bit version requires a minimum x86-32 processor and the 64-bit version requires a minimum x86-64 processor. In both cases, they require a minimum clock speed of 1 GHz.
Would a 64Bit processor work with a 32Bit operating system?
It can do but it is really the other way around. A 32-bit operating system can work with a 64-bit processor. However, if the processor doesn't have a "soft" switching mode, you will have to manually switch the 64-bit processor to 32-bit mode via the CMOS setup. Ideally you should install a 64-bit operating system and leave the processor in 64-bit mode. This will then allow you to run 32-bit programs and 64-bit programs side-by-side.
