Desktop workstation Captiva CAPTIVA 99689 PC/workstation, no OS installed, onboard graphics not available

Captiva CAPTIVA 99689 is a desktop workstation supplied without an operating system and without onboard or discrete graphics according to the provided product data. The unit is intended for custom software installation, system imaging and hardware upgrades, giving administrators and experienced users the flexibility to install preferred OS builds, add-in graphics cards or other expansion components to match specific professional workflows.

Advantages

The configuration approach of delivering the workstation without preinstalled software or integrated graphics allows organisations to standardise installations, apply corporate images and select dedicated graphics hardware as required. This flexibility supports custom driver and firmware workflows and reduces unnecessary preinstalled software. The chassis and internal expandability enable adding discrete GPUs, additional storage or memory modules to scale performance for targeted tasks.

Suitable for

• Custom workstation builds and corporate system imaging
• Professional environments requiring tailored OS installations
• Hardware upgrade workflows (adding discrete graphics, extra storage, more RAM)
• IT departments configuring standardized desktop images
• Use cases where an OS-free baseline is preferred for security or compliance

Key specifications

• Form factor: Desktop workstation designed for internal upgrades and expansions
• Graphics: No integrated or discrete graphics included (expandable via add-in card)
• Operating system: Delivered without a preinstalled OS to allow custom installation
• Connectivity: Onboard WLAN not indicated as present; check system I/O for available network interfaces before deployment
• Storage and memory: Designed to accept user-specified storage and RAM configurations for performance scaling

How to use

Install a chosen operating system using standard installation media (USB, network image, or other deployment tools). Before installing, verify BIOS/UEFI settings and update firmware as recommended by the hardware vendor to ensure compatibility with added components such as discrete graphics cards or NVMe/SSD drives. After OS installation, install chipset and device drivers from official manufacturers and configure storage, user accounts and security policies. If adding a graphics card, power down the workstation, fit the card into an appropriate expansion slot, secure power connections and then install the GPU drivers within the OS.

Usage recommendations

When using this workstation as a baseline for custom builds, plan hardware additions (GPU, additional RAM, extra storage) based on intended workloads and ensure adequate cooling and power capacity. Create installation and recovery media before major changes and follow vendor guidance for driver and firmware updates to maintain stability and security.