Enable CPU Virtualization in BIOS

Docker Desktop requires the BIOS to enable the "Hardware Virtualization" feature, which is disabled by default. It needs to be manually enabled in the BIOS.

Check whether hardware virtualization is enabled.

按【Ctrl+Shift+Esc】打开【任务管理器】，跳转至性能页面 检查CPU栏目下【虚拟化】是否在已启用状态，如果是【已启用】则表示【硬件虚拟化】已开启，可跳过本文档 如果是未启用状态则表示该功能未开启，需要手动进入BIOS界面进行操作。

Accessing the BIOS Interface

refer to the following keys and press the corresponding key during startup to enter the BIOS:

• For assembled PCs, it varies by motherboard: ASUS press F8, Intel press F12, other brands press ESC, F11, or F12.

• For laptops, it varies by brand: Lenovo ThinkPad series press F1, other brands press F2.

• For branded desktops, it varies by brand: Dell press ESC, others press F12.

• If you still cannot enter the BIOS, consult the computer (motherboard) manual or refer to a tutorial on how to enter BIOS settings.

The specific steps may vary depending on the motherboard and CPU. This document is for reference only. If the BIOS does not have the [Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology] option, it is possible that the hardware does not support this feature.

Enabling Virtualization

Steps：

• Enter the BIOS and select the Configuration option. For Intel CPUs, choose [Intel Virtual Technology]. For AMD CPUs, choose [SVM Mode]. Note: If the VT option is not available or cannot be modified, it means your computer does not support VT technology.

• Move the cursor to Enabled and press Enter to confirm.

• The option will now change to Enabled. Finally, press the F10 key to save and exit, enabling the VT feature.

Example

ASUS Motherboard

• For AMD CPU: Press [F8] during startup to enter the BIOS interface. Click on [Advanced Mode] to access the settings interface. Locate the [Advanced tab] and set the [SVM Mode] option to [Enabled]. Then, press [F10] to save and exit.

• If the CPU manufacturer is Intel, you need to set the [Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology] option on this interface to [Enabled].

Detailed Steps:

1. Press [F2] during startup to enter the BIOS interface, then click on [Advanced Mode] in the bottom right corner or press [F7] to enter Advanced Mode.

1. On the Advanced Mode page, select the [Advanced] tab, then navigate to [CPU Configuration] under the [Advanced] tab.

1. Change the [Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology] from Disabled to Enabled.

1. Press [F10] and click the [OK] button to save the changes and restart the computer.

Dell Laptop Motherboard

1. Press [F2] during startup to enter the BIOS interface. Switch to the [Virtualization Support] tab, set the [Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology] option to Enabled, and then press [F10] to save and exit.