Can I switch the input while its on?

[computerbuildin]

Ok so I know desktops loop the starting boot(like mine did) OR beep if you are not on the right input or connected, in my case I didnt even have my TV on, smart me. -.- But no thats not the point, my computer works and im typing this on it right now. But as I was saying, im installing things and im bored just waiting here. While this is on, doing its stuff can I change my input on the TV from my computer(HDMI1) to my xbox (HDMI2) And my computer wont freak out or crash or whatever? If so, can I do this while its on sleep(that might sound like a retarded question but you know, its still basically on) Edit: Also adding on to the point ill have my computer on alot idle while playing xbox or watching TV, so it wouldnt just be useful to know this now anyway.

 

[VirtualLarry]

You should be able to switch the TV input while the TV and PC are on.

I have a HTPC with a 780G AMD chipset, using HDMI output to a Westinghouse 32" LCD TV. It is connected on HDMI 1, I think. HDMI 2, is connected to my Verizon FIOS HD set-top box. I switch between the two when the PC is on, whether or not the PC is on sleep mode (monitor output disabled).

 

[VirtualLarry]

Ok so I know desktops loop the starting boot(like mine did) OR beep if you are not on the right input or connected, in my case I didnt even have my TV on, smart me. -.-

I've never seen a computer beep or restart, simply because it's display output wasn't connected. If it is doing that, then it is doing that for another reason.

 

[computerbuildin]

Well im not sure about beeping but mine was looping and wouldnt start till i turned the tv on. I just remembered it booted when i turned it on, not when it was on hdmi1. So i think it should be fine.