Sage Server with no video card

[Christopher 67]

Is there a way to run a Windows XP boc with Sage Server so that the Sage Server will not require a video card?

I want to access the EPG and the recordings from a client machine with Sage Client. I already do this part, and this works well for me.

I want to have the PVR250 and the Sage Server running on a small box with minimal power requirements, and minimal fan noise. By removing the video card, I can get the system down to less than 50 Watts. When I add in the video card (GF2 MX200), the system is close to 100 Watts. (measured at the wall)

Not a big deal, but extra heat requires more fan noise, and an extra $5.00 per month to the utility company for no reason.

Anybody try to run Sage Server without a video card?

[stanger89]

You will probably need a VC to install/configure Sage and the os.

If you set Sage to start in the Windows tray, I don't see a problem running w/o a video card (though I've never tried it).

[zz5]

How low-level can you get without using a video card? For example, could you make settings in the BIOS without a video card? My Sage computer is inconvenient to make settings to. The monitor is a standard definition TV. It's hard to see to be able to make settings. My Sage computer does have a video card, but it would be great if I could configure it across the network. I've never tried this type of thing before. Just what can I do remotely?

[Bathel]

I don't believe your computer will post without a video card.

[justme]

I didn't think it would POST either. Maybe certian BIOS's would allow to bypass a specific POST test failure. If you do get it to work let us know.

The other obvious thing is to do some research and find a cheap video card that is very low wattage. The info must be out there somewhere. I know I looked up Wattage usage for CPU's and modern videocards when I was building my new HTPC.

/justme

[xlr8shun]

i dont think there is a computer that'll post without a video card.. or a keyboard.

those 2 things are critical to a working computer..

its like being blind, deaf, and dumb... (as in not being able to speak)

[salsbst]

Almost any BIOS will allow you to configure the keyboard to be optional.

[Grey_Goose]

If it's that important, get a mobo w/ onboard video...

[stanger89]

Originally posted by Bathel
I don't believe your computer will post without a video card.

It should be able to post w/o a video card, just change the "Halt On" setting in your bios (if it has the option).

Usually there are options for
VGA
Keyboard
All
All but Keyboard
All but VGA

I'm kind of guessing here and going from memory, I haven't had cause to use that option much though.

[stanger89]

Originally posted by zz5
How low-level can you get without using a video card? For example, could you make settings in the BIOS without a video card? My Sage computer is inconvenient to make settings to. The monitor is a standard definition TV. It's hard to see to be able to make settings. My Sage computer does have a video card, but it would be great if I could configure it across the network. I've never tried this type of thing before. Just what can I do remotely?

Basically you can't go below the OS level AFAIK. I know you can run linux headless and SSH into it. You may be able to run Windows headless and VNC into it, but I've never tried.

[Grey_Goose]

I run PC Anywhere on my Sage so that I can do anything across the network, it's a box which I run headless...