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Date Posted: Sunday 23rd of October 2011 | Category: Ubuntu
Cannot boot Ubuntu without Monitor
I set up a ftp server on Ubuntu. The problem was I could not access the ftp server or ssh on my local network, when the monitor was plugged in.

The solution was to edit my xorg.conf.

With the monitor attached I booted in to Ubuntu.
I then opened the terminal and entered the following command:

sudo edit /ect/X11/xorg.conf

This opened the xorg.conf file for editing. I then removed the contents and replaced it with the following:

Section "Device"
Identifier "VNC Device"
Driver "vesa"
EndSection

Section "Screen"
Identifier "VNC Screen"
Device "VNC Device"
Monitor "VNC Monitor"
SubSection "Display"
Modes "1280x1024"
EndSubSection
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
Identifier "VNC Monitor"
HorizSync 30-70
VertRefresh 50-75
EndSection


I then saved the file. I then shutdown Ubuntu. I pulled out the monitor cable and rebooted.

I then ping the server from my other machine, and this worked.