needed x86-64 while all detected is i1586

Skilled contributor
20May2009,07:47   #1
cpulocksmith's Avatar
i tryed to install fedora 9 on a computer i through together out of spare parts lying around the shop. the computer works fin and i have windows xp running on it. so i tryed to install fedora 9 and i got a message that said i needed a x86-64 when all it can detect is a i1586. could anyone tell me ether what this means or how to fix it or will i need to download a different version for this computer.
Invasive contributor
24May2009,13:02   #2
neo_vi's Avatar
u might have downloaded the fedora for 64 bit computers. pls check the version u downloaded.
Skilled contributor
26May2009,09:08   #3
cpulocksmith's Avatar
so when it says i1586, it means 64?