When you create a VM, the ESXi host presents the hardware as a specific set of resources to the VM. The hardware type provided by the configuration wizard has been selected by VMware to ensure the highest level of compatibility for the supported OS.

Every VM has a CPU, memory, and disk resources. Virtual devices in the VM perform the same functions as the hardware on a physical computer. You can configure most of the virtual devices present in the VM but some elements cannot be modified or removed, such as the device part of the virtual motherboard, for example:

When you create a VM, specific virtual hardware is presented to the VM that needs some adjustments in order to meet the requirements. To access the virtual hardware configuration, you just need to right-click the VM and select the Settings option.

Let's walk-through the main components you need to configure in a VM.