Re: is it possible to use debian with mini PC when display is not connected to hdmi

[Stanislav Vlasov <stanislav.v.v@gmail.com>]

пн, 2 июн. 2025 г. в 13:35, Mgr. Janusz Chmiel <mgr.janusz.chmiel@gmail.com>:
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> Dear users and developers,
>      I would like to know, if is it possible to use Debian Mate on mini
> PC with 8 GB of RAM if I will not use external monitor connected to
> provided HDMI output connector.

Always or after install?
Default install procedure require monitor.
After install and some configuration you may not use monitor for work.

> Does build in firmware written in Assembly allow Me to simply boot The
> Debian kernel if The display will not be connected?

Servers work fine :-)

> Or unfortunately, firmware will recognize this fact automatically and
> will not allow me to load GRUB and boot The kernel:?

It's your bios settings, not Debian issue.

> I do not see at all so I want to use 20 Watts energy comsumption with no
> need to use external monitor.
> It is possible on Raspbery but I Am afraid, that mini PCS firmwares will
> not allow Me to boot The system at all.

Use monitor emulator. Does not need external power and does not eat 20W.

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Stanislav