Device doesn't work with Server 2012

erich81 · 01-25-2013, 06:10 AM

I bought one of these displaylink devices http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16815296005 hoping that I could remove the pci-e x1 video card from my server to save 20 something watts of power (on 24x7 so it adds up). I tested the device on a computer at work, and it worked great, however when I got home it didn't work.

I've installed the latest drivers (7.1M0) and I've read the troubleshooting post, but can't get anything to make my display come on. Am I wrong in thinking that this device should work with no video card installed? Or does it require another video card and just extends to another monitor? I've seen some posts somewhere on here (from googling) that indicate it should work with 2012, but I can't seem to make it work.

For the record, I've tried 3 driver versions and 4 different USB ports, but can't get it to turn on my external display.

Any ideas? I've tried my laptop and it works there as well, so I'm confused, and can only attribute it to not working with 2012 yet?

01-25-2013, 06:10 AM	#1
erich81 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 3	Device doesn't work with Server 2012 I bought one of these displaylink devices http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16815296005 hoping that I could remove the pci-e x1 video card from my server to save 20 something watts of power (on 24x7 so it adds up). I tested the device on a computer at work, and it worked great, however when I got home it didn't work. I've installed the latest drivers (7.1M0) and I've read the troubleshooting post, but can't get anything to make my display come on. Am I wrong in thinking that this device should work with no video card installed? Or does it require another video card and just extends to another monitor? I've seen some posts somewhere on here (from googling) that indicate it should work with 2012, but I can't seem to make it work. For the record, I've tried 3 driver versions and 4 different USB ports, but can't get it to turn on my external display. Any ideas? I've tried my laptop and it works there as well, so I'm confused, and can only attribute it to not working with 2012 yet?