i386 on AMD64 architecture

[Graham North]

It is my understanding that the AMD 64 family supports 32-bit i386 code 
completely...can someone confirm this.

I would like to stay with 32 bit for the time being but run it on a new 
MB using an AMD64 architecture.  Should I therefore be simply installing 
an i386 iso as though it is on an Intel machine? Will the i386 iso then 
have full support for AMD specific drivers such as the k8t800?  I 
noticed from this link  
http://www.freebsd.org/platforms/amd64/motherboards.html THAT the the 
VIA K8T800 and K8T890 seem to be reasonably supported whereas not many 
other current AMD Northbridges are (note however that  this support is 
for AMD64 iso).

Any pearls of wisdom much appreciated. No I do not wish to install as 64 
bit at this time...
Thanks, Graham/

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Graham North
Vancouver, BC
www.soleado.ca


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