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swsquish   05-17-2009 at 09:27:20 PM

I wanted to get some suggestions on attachable PORTABLE (mini) monitor/keyboards... if any such thing exists... for a headless system.

I created a file server using Vista 64bit business and it is up and running. I am able to log in from my other systems using remote desktop. But I wanted to get something for those rare times I may need to log into safe mode or even do BIOS changes without having to lug out my monitor and keyboard and hook them up again.

I am a bit of a newb with networking so forgive me if I am missing more obvious routes.

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r_manic   05-18-2009 at 08:28:48 AM
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Well, there are of course USB mice and keyboards. Regarding the display, you can use those small USB LCDs. Not sure if they'll work with your system, what is it anyway?

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swsquish   05-19-2009 at 06:16:22 AM
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I built a system with Adaptec 3405 Raid controller (RAID 5 config, 4 x 1TB drives = ~3TB functional capacity), ASUS M3A78-EM mobo (bad choice), AMD X2 Dual Core 5200+ 2.7 Ghz, 4GB Ram, Vista Business 64-bit.

I set it up to constantly download via torrent and emule and serve up my files.

I keep it in my closet (to minimize heat) and headless (for space constraints and energy usage).

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r_manic   05-20-2009 at 05:36:53 AM
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Ok, from what I've seen, your mobo can has DisplayPort support, so USB displays can work with it (definitely a lot easier to plug IMO). I'm not entirely sure though; can someone else her confirm?

------------------------------ Desktop | E7300 | P5KPL-AM | 2GB DDR2 667MHz | NVIDIA 9500 GT | ST3320613AS | w2228h
XPS M1330 | T8300 | Dell 0U8042 | 2GB DDR2 800MHz | NVIDIA 8400M GS | WD2500BEVS-75US | 1280 x 800
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swsquish   05-21-2009 at 01:47:19 AM
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thank you for the responses r_manic. Will do a search for these type of displays, hopefully can find a mini one. Would be nice if there was a display keyboard combo type thing. One can only hope.

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