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    Can't run without graphics card

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      FasTrak
      last edited by

      Hi

      Since version 2.2, I can't run without graphics card, before it was no problem to install and then remove the graphics card to save power.
      Does anyone know how I can solve this problem?

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      • dotdashD
        dotdash
        last edited by

        How about some details on hardware and what error you are seeing? I've installed 2.2.x on a bunch of boxes without video cards.

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          heper
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          how much power do you gain by removing a low-end gfx card? (i would really like to know)

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            cmb
            last edited by

            nothing's changed in that regard. Majority of the hardware we sell doesn't have a video card, serial console only. You will want to enable the serial console so you have some means of connecting.

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            • JailerJ
              Jailer
              last edited by

              Since you say you remove the graphics card that would imply a desktop or workstation type motherboard. If so check your BIOS to see if it's set to halt on all errors at boot and if so change it to none. I had to do this on my motherboard that wouldn't boot without a keyboard and mouse attached.

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