Samsung 172MP, 152MP Self-Test Feature Check, Video mode not supported, Display Adapter Driver

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Check before calling for service Problems and Solutions

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Check the following items yourself before calling for service. Contact the service center for problems that you cannot solve by yourself.

Self-Test Feature Check Video mode not supported Display Adapter Driver

Maintenance and Cleaning Symptoms & Recommended Actions

1. Self-Test Feature Check

Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly.

1.Turn off both your computer and the monitor.

2.Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer.

3.Turn on the monitor.

The figure shown below ("Check Signal Cable") appears on a black background when the monitor is in its normal working condition though it does not sense any video signal: While in the Self-Test mode, the LED power indicator remains green and the figure moves around on the screen.

Failure of any of the boxes to appear indicates a problem with your monitor. This box also appears during normal operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged.

4.Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor.

If your monitor screen remains blank after using the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer system; your monitor is functioning properly.

2. Video mode not supported

This indicates the display resolution or refresh rate is not properly set on your computer video card. Reboot the computer in Safe Mode and select "Default" in the "Refresh Rate Unknown" box while setting Adapter for Display Properties.

Contact the computer dealer or manufacturer for information on Safe Mode Booting.

Refer to Specifications > Preset Timing Modes for the resolutions or frequencies that are supported by the monitor.

Sometimes the screen turns black without the “Video mode not supported” message appearing on the screen. This indicates the monitor is set for a frequency out of range or the PowerSaver mode is on.

3. Display Adapter Driver

Display adapter refers to the computer video card driver. If the adapter is not properly set, you cannot adjust resolution, frequency or color and you cannot install the monitor driver.

1.Checking Adapter Driver

Click Start Settings Control Panel Display Settings Advanced Adapter.

If "Default" or a wrong product model is indicated, it means that the adapter driver is not properly installed. Install the adapter driver again according to the information provided by the computer or

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Contents SyncMaster 152MP / 172MP English Main Index Notational Power Installation Cleaning OtherUse only a properly grounded plug and receptacle PowerSet down the monitor carefully Do not drop the monitor when moving itDo not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet Place the monitor on a flat and stable surfaceCleaning Do not use or store inflammable substances near the monitor Keep all power adaptors apartOther Do not place any heavy objects on the monitorRemove and discard vinyl bag from power adaptor before use Keep power adaptor away from any other heat sourceUnpacking Front Rear Remote ControlButton PC mode buttonPIP mode button FrontRear PC Connection TerminalAV Connection Terminal Remote Control Button NamesReplacing Batteries Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a ComputerConnecting AV Devices Connecting TV Connect a TV tuner boxoptionConnecting to other devices Connecting to a Macintosh Connecting Headphone Windows ME AutomaticClick Windows ME Driver Click Windows XP/2000 Driver Windows XP/2000Manual Microsoft Windows XP Operating SystemPage Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating System How to install Click Start , Setting , Control PanelMicrosoft Windows Millennium Operating System Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Operating SystemLinux Operating System Folding the base Removing the baseFolding or removing the base Page Installing a Vesa base User Controls Source ButtonsControl Buttons User control buttonsRemote Control Buttons Color System Sound System Control ButtonsChannel button 18 MTS/S-mode buttonPC Screen VolumeAutomatic Save OSD Lock/UnlockChannel PC Screen TV Screen Color tone Normal Warm Cool SoundChannel Auto Store Video Screen OSD Control SyncMaster 172MP TV Screen Add / Delete ZoomColor tone Normal Warm Cool Sound Display Adapter Driver Self-Test Feature CheckVideo mode not supported Check before calling for service Problems and SolutionsSymptoms and Recommended Actions Maintenance and CleaningProblems related to Screen Problems related to InstallationProblems related to Remote Control Problems related to AudioQuestion Answer LCD Panel GeneralEnvironmental considerations Model Name SyncMaster 172MP SyncMaster 172MP EPA/ENERGY PowerSaverSyncMaster 172MP Horizontal Frequency Preset Timing ModesPreset Timing Modes PAL Broadcasting SystemsSyncMaster 172MP Terms Regulatory Natural Color For Better Display Authority Service CenterThailand United KingdomMexico Dot Pitch Sync SignalTypes of Sync Signals ResolutionIC Compliance Notice RegulatoryFCC Information User Instructions User InformationPCT Notice Why do we have environmentally-labelled monitors?MPR II Compliance European Notice Europe onlyCadmium What does labelling involve?Environmental Requirements LeadEnvironmental requirements Flame retardants Why do we have environmentally labelled computers?Congratulations TCO DevelopmentEcology ErgonomicsEnergy EmissionsNatural Color How to install the Natural Color softwareHow to delete the Natural Color software program Natural Color Software ProgramFor Better Display For Better DisplayAuthority
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