Need Quick Sync
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Unfortunately, I am another victim of this issue with Server motherboards not being able to use the Intel iGPU even though it has the C246 chipset. I'm actually a double victim because my first build with E-2100/2200 series CPUs, was with a Dell T140, and banged my head for days wondering why the iGPU didn't show up. Then I figured Supermicro wouldn't have this issue. I found a really nice X11SCM-LN8F used for a decent price. Same problem. No iGPU with my E-2126G. I guess I should have read more but it was a 2nd mistake.
So, my 3rd option is to use a workstation motherbaord. I'll have to give up having IPMI because the only board I can find at a reasonable price is the X11SCA (no -F). I'd prefer to have it, but I'd rather be able to use the iGPU that I went out of the way to get.
So, my 3rd option is to use a workstation motherbaord. I'll have to give up having IPMI because the only board I can find at a reasonable price is the X11SCA (no -F). I'd prefer to have it, but I'd rather be able to use the iGPU that I went out of the way to get.
that's a bummer. AFAIK the only SM MOBO -F that supports the igpu (and access to QSV) is the X11SCH-F.
what is your purpose for the iGPU?
Like most, it is needed for hardware transcoding in Plex. I downsized from an X10SRH with a 14 core/28 thread CPU to save power, but this little hexcore 2126G struggles to transcode without the iGPU to help. At least that was the plan. 3rd mobo will hopefully work out.
Trying to save power. The Arc GPU would add to the idle power load. I'm trying to keep it under 50W. The old X10 server pulled 145W at idle. It also adds to the server cost more than swapping motherboards, which I can return/sell.
I just bought one to try it out in an all in one and see how it behaves. However if you are pcie lane or slot limited then that may be a non-starter.
Have you considered just adding a dedicated plex box? While it may seem counter to "downsizing" adding a small (nuc or -like or thin client) to do just plex (emby/jellyfin et al) transcoding is pretty cost effective. Whether a DELL Opti 3000 TC (~ $100USD for a usable config & shipped), an older DELL Opti Micro (like 3060/7060 vintage is good) or a beelink (check amazon BF deals) etc. etc. lots of options between $100-$200. The idle power on these small systems is pretty low. Heck the in use power is still pretty low.
I haven't considered that. I've always hosted my Plex in a container/docker on my server. At this point, I'm too invested in getting this to work with the Intel quick sync. The SM workstation board should work as planned, just without IPMI, which I'll get by without. Only a few steps from my office to the server and I have plenty of spare KVM parts.
get a pikvm or tinykvm for that system. Close approximation or see if that workstation motherboard supports intel vPro - again approximation but might suit your needs.
Don't really need it. I work from home and it's only a few steps away to put my hands on the hardware.
The specs say it supports vPro, but I'm not sure if it would work under TrueNAS Scale. Probably a steep learning curve for something that I can ultimately live without. The TrueNAS interface gives me most of the information I need day to day. Definitely not buying any other hardware to get that feature (pikvm, etc).
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X11SCA up and running in the server now. Happy to see this:
Overall, it worked out better. This X11SCA was new/sealed old stock and it was less expensive than the USED X11SCM-LNF8, which I was able to return for a full refund.
Overall, it worked out better. This X11SCA was new/sealed old stock and it was less expensive than the USED X11SCM-LNF8, which I was able to return for a full refund.
Hi all, new here. Joined in the hope that @Geran could shed some light on how he tested the SCM.
I wonder how it is that Supemicro does not support the igpu on a chipset that does? Is that a design constraint or bios? And why would the fact that it is disabled not be clearly stated in the specs?
I wonder how it is that Supemicro does not support the igpu on a chipset that does? Is that a design constraint or bios? And why would the fact that it is disabled not be clearly stated in the specs?
Welcome. Some parts of this thread are older than the most recent posts. My guess as to Supermicro is because they default to VGA out through the BMC. Why not be flexible? I guess because it's a server that's expected to work in a certain way, usually in a datacenter. I'm not entirely sure why the iGPU can't be active and working even if not outputting video signals. I believe the workstation board would offer that flexibility (proven above) but not the server board, at least in SM ecosystem.
And in response to older comments about needing quicksync for video transcoding, do consider a nvidia T400. Cheap, low profile, one slot wide, max power <30W. Only downside is that it does not support AV1. But you don’t really need hardware decoding for a AV1 source, and unlikely to require AV1 encoding at this stage.