KVM isn't an emulator. It virtualizes the CPU. A 32bit CPU can't be forced to run as a 64bit cpu. This is a wontfix.
-- kvm to emulate 64 bit cpu on 32 bit host https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/596106 You received this bug notification because you are a member of qemu- devel-ml, which is subscribed to QEMU. Status in QEMU: New Bug description: i wish kvm can run 64bit guest os on 32bit host just like qemu does.