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James Edwards <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:02:26 -0700
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Dean Kukral wrote:
> I have built a Windows Home Server using an older computer.  Once a WHS is set up, it is no longer necessary to have a keyboard, 
> mouse, monitor, etc. connected to the basic box which is accessed via the lan.  Since it would be nice to let it run 24/7, as a good 
> citizen, I would like to strip it of everything in order to minimize power usage.
>
> I was able to remove the video card, and it started and ran fine after giving a long and three short beeps.
>   

I would leave a video card in the box for the time you have to trouble 
shoot why you can no longer access the box over the wire.


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Jim
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