Normally VGA is not an issue, but I have seen 1 or 2 video adapters which would not boot without a monitor installed. So, definitely test everything before you lock the system away in an equipment closet.
ViNCe said: > for keyb and mouse there is some very simple thing... > plug in a USB to psb converter (<$20) and you're done > > since i've never seen any USB to VGA, nothing here... > > ViNCe > > -----Oorspronkelijk bericht----- > Van: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] William Hooper > Verzonden: dinsdag 4 november 2003 21:45 > Aan: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Onderwerp: RE: Accessing a Server > > > Seak, Teng-Fong said: >> Before or after everything's booted? >> >> Actually, without a keyboard, PC's BIOS wouldn't even allow to >> boot. > > Depends on the BIOS. Any modern BIOS should allow you the option to boot > without a keyboard. > >> And then when windows (you're talking about Microsoft Windows, >> aren't you?) is loading, it will check for mouse. If there's no mouse >> at this stage, you won't have mouse pointer unless you redo a system PnP >> scan. > > I see no mention of Microsoft. Since you mention it, my experience has > been that newer, NT-based OSes don't care if you have a mouse or not. The > cursor is displayed locally by VNC just fine. > >> As to monitor, there might be situation that the system checks >> its presence before using the appropriate resolution and refresh >> frequency. > > Again, it generally doesn't matter. The BIOS might stop it (though you > should be able to shut that off). > >> However, if everything's loaded, you could remove the monitor >> and mouse. But I'm not sure if you could remove the keyboard without >> the system giving you warnings. > > I wouldn't suggest removing PS/2 components from a running system unless > you absolutely have to. That said, if your software won't start without > them you should just leave them attached. Less hassle when you have to > eventually reboot. Or spring for a decent KVM that will emulate these > connections and allow you to have console access when you need it. > > -- > William Hooper > _______________________________________________ > VNC-List mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To remove yourself from the list visit: > http://www.realvnc.com/mailman/listinfo/vnc-list > _______________________________________________ > VNC-List mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To remove yourself from the list visit: > http://www.realvnc.com/mailman/listinfo/vnc-list _______________________________________________ VNC-List mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] To remove yourself from the list visit: http://www.realvnc.com/mailman/listinfo/vnc-list
