Re: [Avid-L2] OT: Rack mounted CPUs w/out Monitors Issue

Yes, an on board GPU or standard PCIe GPU is needed. 

Remote editing systems do have a graphics card. No monitor is connected to streamline the physical footprint (easier to rack, less power, etc). 

A GPU cam be added to certain QNAPs. However, this is strictly for computation ( media conversion in particular). I don't think the OS is capable of outputting a graphical interface. 

DQS

On Sep 23, 2021, at 5:10 PM, John Moore <bigfish@pacbell.net> wrote:



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Novice question about the EDID dongle.  This would require a graphics card in the computer wouldn't it?  My QNAP has no graphics card but it can support one but I have no need for it at this time.  It sounds like the Rack Mounted Computers don't even have a graphics card.  I assume that's possible and they are controlled remotely over a network and are accessed by other work stations.  Like screen sharing on a mac and whatever other approaches there are.