PowerEdge - No Video on Local VGA Port
Summary: This article explains how to solve an issue when the server may have no video on the VGA port. On the virtual console of the IDRAC, the video can be seen without problem.
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Instructions
If you are getting no video on VGA port (out of box, after motherboard replacement, clearing NVRAM, remove CMOS) in general, be sure to check this setting while troubleshooting.
The iDRAC Virtual Console displays video without problem.
This could happen if the Local server video is disabled on the Virtual Console settings.
Ensure that the Local Server Video is enabled on the iDRAC Virtual Console Settings:
PowerEdge - No Video on Local VGA Port
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When available, closed caption (subtitles) language settings can be chosen using the CC icon on this video player.
The iDRAC Virtual Console displays video without problem.
This could happen if the Local server video is disabled on the Virtual Console settings.
Ensure that the Local Server Video is enabled on the iDRAC Virtual Console Settings:
IDRAC 7 and 8
IDRAC 9
Affected Products
Servers, PowerEdge R450Article Properties
Article Number: 000209910
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 23 Sep 2024
Version: 4
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