B450 Tomahawk equipped with headless configuration for UNRaid operations.

MrCm
Senior Member

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01-29-2018, 01:16 PM

I just upgraded my Ryzen 3000G in my UNRaid server to a 2600 because the 3000G needed another build for a family member. I know the Ryzen 2600 doesn’t have an integrated GPU, but some motherboards can run in "headless mode"—meaning without a GPU, it still boots and runs UNRaid via the WebUI on another PC. I haven’t found any setting in MSI Bios for headless mode or boot error options. My question is, does the B450 Tomahawk support this feature? If yes, how do I turn it on? If not, anyone recommend a B450 board that does it? I only know the ROG STRIX B450F supports it.

MrCm

01-29-2018, 01:16 PM #1

khaledkb_
Senior Member

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01-31-2018, 11:52 AM

Pick a budget-friendly used graphics card.

khaledkb_

01-31-2018, 11:52 AM #2

Pick a budget-friendly used graphics card.

Alex__Pro
Member

01-31-2018, 01:23 PM

It's usually wiser to get an affordable GPU instead of investing in a new motherboard.

Alex__Pro

01-31-2018, 01:23 PM #3

It's usually wiser to get an affordable GPU instead of investing in a new motherboard.

harel23
Member

02-12-2018, 05:36 AM

I believe you can simply start it and check if it appears. I was testing in a headless mode without adjusting any BIOS settings. I’m confident trying it should resolve the issue. According to what I know, it’s meant to function headless.

harel23

02-12-2018, 05:36 AM #4

Marnes152
Junior Member

02-16-2018, 12:49 PM

I'm thinking about getting either an ultra-cheap GT 720 or a GTX 1050 that could be used later. I checked it out, but it had a VGA error light and I didn’t post anything. After waiting about five minutes, I can’t access the webGUI anymore.

Marnes152

02-16-2018, 12:49 PM #5

Silvinha10
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02-24-2018, 12:05 AM

Silvinha10

02-24-2018, 12:05 AM #6

111carys111
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02-24-2018, 01:07 AM

I have identical motherboard with Ryzen 9 3900x and Zotac 1070ti mini. Despite all attempts, I couldn't connect the 1070ti to my Windows VM. Now I realize I need a budget GPU for Unraid. I have an MSI B450 Tomahawk with two PCIe x16 slots—one for 3.0 (main) and another for 2.0. I want to run my 1070ti on PCIe 3.0 and the secondary GPU for Unraid on PCIe 2.0. How do I set up Unraid to use the second GPU as the primary? Thanks ahead!

111carys111

02-24-2018, 01:07 AM #7

willdoespixel
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02-24-2018, 01:56 AM

If you find yourself on this page after searching for MSI headless, it's now a feature supported across all MSI boards. Update the latest BIOS, turn off VGA Card Detection, and restart. You won't have to buy an inexpensive graphics card anymore.

willdoespixel

02-24-2018, 01:56 AM #8

ChickenPhoYou
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02-25-2018, 09:45 PM

I've just arrived from Google with this problem. Appreciate your follow-up!

ChickenPhoYou

02-25-2018, 09:45 PM #9

I've just arrived from Google with this problem. Appreciate your follow-up!