64-bit AMD processor recognized as 32-bit Intel. Is it normal?

[TollandBR]

Hy everyone!

 

I'm running iPC 10.5.6 with Voodoo 9.5.5 kernel and AppleNForceATA Test kext for my nForce 570 Ultra chipset.

 

My 64-bit Athlon X2 processor is recognized by the system, and the applications, as a 32-bit Core 2 Duo. That's not exactly a problem, 'cause the performance keeps great.

 

But the point is: when I try to run a 64-bit only application, I'm not able to do it. I need Java 1.6 to run LimeWire 5 and my NetBeans projects, but I can't have it, since my CPU is recognized as 32-bit.

 

I don't know if it is normal, but if there is any way to make my AMD processor be recognized as 64-bit, it would be great.

 

I hope you can help me, if it's possible.

 

Thank you!

 

[]'s.

 

*** System specs:

 

AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ @3.2GHz

4GB DDR2 800MHz

ASUS M2N-E (nForce 570 Ultra)

NVIDIA GeForce 7900GT 256MB

250GB Samsung SATA II HD

40GB WDC SATA HD (where Mac is installed)

Sony AW-G170S SATA DVD-RW

Trust USB Wireless Keyboard + Mouse

SoundMAX Integrated Digital HD Audio (AD1988B chipset)

Generic 350k USB WebCam (installed with macam)