Yes, I am trying to run the computer _without_ a _video card_.
As such, there would be no monitor (because there would be no video
card...)
The machine is already running headless (to be specific: no
monitor). With or without a monitor, it boots fine.
The idea is to put the video card (it's a PCI card) into another Mac
to drive a second display. (Poor 3D, no Quartz Extreme, but it would
get the job done.)
I know many people operate computers without a monitor, but am I the
only one who would like to remove the _video card_?
Oh, and how about "... and should draw a few less Watts of
electricity ..."?
Thanks
Andy Zschetzsche
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On Jan 25, 2006, at 6:39 AM, Eric Dunbar wrote:
So it does boot with a monitor but not without?
Hmm. Are you trying to run the computer without a _video card_?
I'm running a Beige G3 (officially unsupported) headless, and, AFAIK
all Macs should be able to _run_ headless (some machines require a
monitor to allow you to install YDL in the first place, however). I
also run the Beige G3 without its AV personality card. This means it
can't generate any sounds (which is why I did it ;-) and should draw a
few Watts less of electricity (ugh, the grammar seems awkward but not
necessarily wrong).
Eric.
On 1/21/06, Andrew Zschetzsche <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
After some more testing, it appears that the hardware and firmware
will allow the computer to boot, however, it appears to get stuck in
the yaboot process, or in the very early stages of loading the
kernel. Anyone still have any advice?
Thanks
Andy Z.
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On Jan 20, 2006, at 5:01 PM, Andrew Zschetzsche wrote:
Hi,
I have linux happily running a dedicated web/DNS/DHCP server, and I
was wondering if I could boot the Mac without the video card (as I
wish to use it elsewhere.) Does anyone have any advice, knowledge,
or mere speculation on the matter?
Thank you,
Andy Zschetzsche
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