In BIOS, under “CPU Configuration”, there is no option listed for enabling VT-d. VMX is enabled by default. I’ve looked all over BIOS and can’t find any listing for VT-d.
I called up Intel and they confirmed that the processor is VT-d compatible. I called up Gateway and they said that no changes can be made to the BIOS settings.
I tried to download the Qubes ISO as per the instructions and it didn’t work. Based on all of this information, is it possible to install Qubes OS on this laptop? I’d appreciate any feedback.
You can try installing Qubes OS on another computer and move it to your laptop. It was done several times and documented on this forum. You can try Gateway forum or some BIOS forum… If you can’t find an answer I recommend Kaisen OS (very good!)
I called Gateway and asked if the chipset is VT-d supported. After checking with the technical staff, the support rep said that VT-d isn’t enabled in BIOS. I asked him a couple of times if the chipset supports VT-d but he wouldn’t give a straight answer to that question. He said that VT-d comes in through BIOS itself and emphasized that VT-d is not enabled in BIOS and that the BIOS settings can’t be adjusted.
Nonetheless I tried to download the Qubes ISO again and succeeded. Long story short, I was unable to boot into a USB drive through Rufus. Based on the Gateway rep’s testimony, my corner has thrown in the towel. Thanks for all the replies.