- May 19, 2011
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Neither problem is particularly serious / show-stopping, but it would be nice to resolve the issues.
PC spec:
Core i3-3220
ASUS P8Z77-M PRO
4GB RAM
128GB SSD
Windows Server 2008 (not R2), patched up-to-date
onboard graphics (Intel HD Graphics)
HDMI to TV for display (1080p).
Problem #1: Amazon Video does not work. It complains along the lines of HDCP configuration, security etc. Googling for the error suggests drivers, but I basically found one Intel driver that would work on this OS, and I'd be surprised if I found a newer version ever because of Intel's attitude regarding server OS's and mainstream hardware. I've tried using VGA + realtek analog audio out, but I get the same error.
Problem #2: I installed VirtualBox so my wife could play a really old game "Dr Drago's Madcap Chase". The only configuration I've ever had it working stably on was Win98 (not SE). As things are it works stably but I get no sound, and every time the VM starts it throws an audio-related error. Again, I've tried using VGA + analog audio out, no difference.
If I play a video on the PC through say VLC or if I watch YouTube, it works fine.
If I were to install a graphics card in there, I would want its power usage to be minimal. I'm just wondering whether HDMI through a completely different driver might hit two birds with one stone. Any thoughts?
PC spec:
Core i3-3220
ASUS P8Z77-M PRO
4GB RAM
128GB SSD
Windows Server 2008 (not R2), patched up-to-date
onboard graphics (Intel HD Graphics)
HDMI to TV for display (1080p).
Problem #1: Amazon Video does not work. It complains along the lines of HDCP configuration, security etc. Googling for the error suggests drivers, but I basically found one Intel driver that would work on this OS, and I'd be surprised if I found a newer version ever because of Intel's attitude regarding server OS's and mainstream hardware. I've tried using VGA + realtek analog audio out, but I get the same error.
Problem #2: I installed VirtualBox so my wife could play a really old game "Dr Drago's Madcap Chase". The only configuration I've ever had it working stably on was Win98 (not SE). As things are it works stably but I get no sound, and every time the VM starts it throws an audio-related error. Again, I've tried using VGA + analog audio out, no difference.
If I play a video on the PC through say VLC or if I watch YouTube, it works fine.
If I were to install a graphics card in there, I would want its power usage to be minimal. I'm just wondering whether HDMI through a completely different driver might hit two birds with one stone. Any thoughts?