The CPU lacks built-in graphics, yet the motherboard includes a VGA port. Should the display function properly?

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The CPU lacks built-in graphics, yet the motherboard includes a VGA port. Should the display function properly?

The CPU lacks built-in graphics, yet the motherboard includes a VGA port. Should the display function properly?

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RCVincnet
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03-28-2019, 10:57 PM

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Hey there, fellow tech enthusiasts. I'm setting up my first server and need some advice on the display setup. I'm considering a 1U8S2E-ROME/2T model (https://www.asrockrack.com/general/produ...ifications). It has a VGA port on the motherboard. I want to install an AMD EPYC 7302 CPU, which doesn't include built-in graphics, and I see that none of the EPYC 7XX2 series models come with integrated graphics. If I connect a monitor via the VGA port, will it actually display anything? Or would nothing happen? We're not planning to add a GPU here, and we'll use PCIe for the RAID card. Thanks!

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RCVincnet

03-28-2019, 10:57 PM #1

Hey there, fellow tech enthusiasts. I'm setting up my first server and need some advice on the display setup. I'm considering a 1U8S2E-ROME/2T model (https://www.asrockrack.com/general/produ...ifications). It has a VGA port on the motherboard. I want to install an AMD EPYC 7302 CPU, which doesn't include built-in graphics, and I see that none of the EPYC 7XX2 series models come with integrated graphics. If I connect a monitor via the VGA port, will it actually display anything? Or would nothing happen? We're not planning to add a GPU here, and we'll use PCIe for the RAID card. Thanks!

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RobitBear
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03-29-2019, 07:11 AM

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Server motherboards typically come with their own built-in iGPU on the board, not the CPU. They only handle 2D tasks and aren't very useful beyond basic console output, which is usually enough for this type of server.

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RobitBear

03-29-2019, 07:11 AM #2

Server motherboards typically come with their own built-in iGPU on the board, not the CPU. They only handle 2D tasks and aren't very useful beyond basic console output, which is usually enough for this type of server.

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haycya
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04-08-2019, 02:48 PM

#3

Server boards offer basic display functions.

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haycya

04-08-2019, 02:48 PM #3

Server boards offer basic display functions.

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1234qaz12qaz
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04-14-2019, 07:34 PM

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Server boards typically come with a very simple graphics card built-in, allowing you to at least observe the machine starting up. They're also linked to the built-in IPMI system, enabling you to view the monitor contents and manage the server via a web-based KVM interface.

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1234qaz12qaz

04-14-2019, 07:34 PM #4

Server boards typically come with a very simple graphics card built-in, allowing you to at least observe the machine starting up. They're also linked to the built-in IPMI system, enabling you to view the monitor contents and manage the server via a web-based KVM interface.

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CyberPim
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04-15-2019, 04:23 AM

#5

Thank you very much!

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CyberPim

04-15-2019, 04:23 AM #5

Thank you very much!

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tornado5
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04-15-2019, 06:30 AM

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specs are somewhat unclear here, but because it has a dedicated IPMI port, it’s likely equipped with an IPMI system onboard, which typically includes a simple graphics display feature.

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tornado5

04-15-2019, 06:30 AM #6

specs are somewhat unclear here, but because it has a dedicated IPMI port, it’s likely equipped with an IPMI system onboard, which typically includes a simple graphics display feature.

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GreyM0nkey
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04-16-2019, 09:38 PM

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It is managed by the AST2500 controller, offering on-site video output. RTFM wins once more.

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GreyM0nkey

04-16-2019, 09:38 PM #7

It is managed by the AST2500 controller, offering on-site video output. RTFM wins once more.