Re: Is there a way to tell if an Intel CPU can do 64-bit or not?

On 3/14/2008 2:35 AM PT, Trent typed:

>> I have a few years old Pentium 4 machine, but I don't know if it can do

>> 64-bit. Is there a way to check without installing and running the 
>> installed OS? Can I use a LiveCD (which one?), look in BIOS/CMOS 
>> (didn't see anything to mention it), etc.?
>>
>> Thank you in advance. :)
> 
> There is a five digit code on top of the chip that begins with SL. What
is
> the code on yours?

Oh, I forgot to say without opening up the case earlier. :) I guess that 
would work. Do I just Google that serial number/code to get the answer?
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