video card works without op system?

[darsunt]

I recently assembled parts for a new computer and next I will bring a monitor over and try to set the bios, install linux, etc.

The mobo has no built in video so I bought a card. My question is, can this card work without an op system? I thought the card had to have a driver and the op system is needed to run the driver?

Obviously I will need a working monitor to set the bios and install the op system.

 

[fastrandstrongr]

nope, it should work. you'll just need to install proper drivers once windows (or whatever OS) is loaded.

 

[darsunt]

So even without an op system the card should display bios information and show install screens for linux?

Of course I will find out when I plug the monitor in. But that won't be for a couple of days and I'm curious.

 

[b1gapl]

Yes it should work, otherwise how else would you install the OS without seeing anything on the screen.

 

[Raknor]

all graphics cards can display raw data. Bios etc should be fine. however u may find yourself confined to command prompt and dos until you can format the hd and install an os.