Booting without a monitor attached...

[Levi_imported]

OK, so this is more of a NT4 workstation problem that a server problem. I have an NT4 WS that needs to boot without a screen attached. However, when the OS loads it tries to redetect the video settings rather than accepting the fact that no screen is attached. Is this normal? or is my installation of the OS 'a bit dodgy'

Any help / comments would be appreciated

 

[rephlex]

Hi,

Dunno if this is gonna help ya but I run a NT4box headless - controlled via Timbuktu - never had the symptoms you are experiencing - which settings is it trying to redetect? video card or monitor & what is the current setting?

Rephlex

 

[Levi_imported]

The OS tries to redetect the video adapter. It's the only time i have every seen this problem with NT4 - so i was wondering if it was a workstation specific issue (after all, who wants to run a workstation without a screen?)

 

[rephlex]

OK,

I presume first off that the video adapter is remaining in the machine, assuming this, are the correct video drivers installed?
does the same happen when it boots with monitor attached?