OpenBSD/i386 supports 32-bit x86 PCs. For 64-bit operation, use amd64.
- Processor family
- Pentium-compatible x86 with hardware floating point
- OpenBSD mode
- 32-bit
- Ports architecture
i386- Status
- Supported platform
Machines
| Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Personal computers | 32-bit x86 desktops and laptops meeting the CPU requirements |
| Multiprocessor PCs | Supported multi-chip, multicore and Hyper-Threading systems |
Characteristics
- Despite the platform name, current CPU requirements start at Pentium-compatible processors with hardware floating-point support.
- The bsd.mp kernel supports multiprocessor systems. For a 64-bit installation on compatible hardware, use amd64.
- The project limits i386 security backports to easy and critical fixes.
OpenBSD history
The i386 port has been part of OpenBSD since the project began. It remains a separate 32-bit platform as most x86 use has moved to amd64. Port history
Installation
The project limits i386 security backports to easy and critical fixes.
OpenBSD 7.9 installation instructions
Packages
The ports architecture name is i386. See Managing Software: Packages and Ports for installation and the platform naming reference for how package restrictions use this name.