Re: Computer won't boot without video cable
On Tue, Sep 16, 2003 at 08:09:42PM -0400, Mark Roach wrote:
> On Tue, 2003-09-16 at 16:22, John Hasler wrote:
> > Why not just pull out the video card?
>
> Most systems will not boot if no video card is present. I imagine there
> is some guide on line on how to fool the video card into thinking a
> monitor is present using some sort of loopback adapter, possibly as
> simple as a wire from one pin to another.
Yes, that is true. I have an ASUS L5800C laptop with (I think) a broken
BIOS (update available, haven't applied it yet). X 4.3 is unable to
light up the panel when switching modes but with an external monitor,
switching to it and back to the panel again lights up the panel. I use a
15 pin male connector which I have stuffed with aluminiumfoil. Works
very well!
But anyway, the OP's problem is solved.
David
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