HP dx2310 manual Solving Display Problems, Select Enable VGA Mode

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Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics

Solving Display Problems

Solving Display Problems

Problem

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

Blank screen (no video).

The cable connections

Check the cable connections from

 

are not correct.

the monitor to the computer and to

 

 

the electrical outlet.

 

 

 

 

Screen blanking utility

Press any key or click the mouse

 

installed or energy

button and, if set, type your

 

saver features enabled.

password.

 

 

 

 

System ROM is bad;

Reflash the ROM using a ROMPaq

 

system is running in

diskette.

 

FailSafe Boot Block

 

 

mode (indicated by

 

 

eight beeps).

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed-sync monitor will

Ensure that the monitor can accept

 

not sync at the

the same horizontal scan rate as the

 

resolution chosen.

resolution chosen.

 

 

 

 

Computer is in

Press the power button to resume

 

standby mode.

from standby mode.

ÄCAUTION: When attempting to resume from standby mode, do not hold down the power button for more than four seconds. Otherwise, the computer will shut down and you will lose your data.

 

Monitor cable plugged

If the computer system has both

 

into the wrong

an integrated graphics connector

 

connector.

and an AGP card connector, plug

 

 

the monitor cable into the AGP card

 

 

connector.

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor settings in the

1.

Restart the computer and press

 

computer are not

 

F8 during startup when you see

 

compatible with the

 

“Press F8” in the bottom right

 

monitor.

 

corner of the screen.

 

 

2.

Using the keyboard arrow keys,

 

 

 

select Enable VGA Mode

 

 

 

and press Enter.

 

 

3.

In Windows Control Panel,

 

 

 

double-click the Display icon

 

 

 

and select the Settings tab.

 

 

4.

Use the sliding control to reset

 

 

 

the resolution.

 

 

 

 

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Contents Service reference guide Service Reference Guide AprilService Reference Guide Contents Removal and Replacement Procedures-Microtower MT Chassis Service Reference Guide 490778-001 Installing the Operating System Microsoft Windows XP/Windows Vista/ Redflag LinuxConverting to Ntfs Associated with Windows OS HP SoftwareSetup Utilities and Diagnostics Features Power-On Self-Test PostComputer Setup Utilities Using Computer Setup F10 UtilitiesSetup Utilities and Diagnostics Features Computer Setup Menu Computer SetupHeading Option Description For each, allows you to CD-ROM Onboard Lan ROM Dvmt Mode Combined Mode Parallel port Allows you to select a setting for the onboard S1 POS Bios can automatically configure all Recovering the Configuration Settings Backing up the CmosRestoring the Cmos Desktop Management Initial Configuration and DeploymentFailSafe Boot Block ROM ROM FlashDual-State Power Button Power ManagementEstablishing a User Password Using Computer Setup Password SecurityEstablishing a Supervisor Password Using Computer Setup SecurityEntering a User Password Current password/new password/new password Current passwordSurge-Tolerant Power Supply National Keyboard Delimiter CharactersSerial ATA Drive Guidelines and Features Serial ATA Hard Drive CharacteristicsSata 3.0 Hard Drives Sata Data Cable Sata Power CableSata Hard Drive Cables Pin Number Usage Device Plug Host PlugSata Smart Drives Drive CapacitiesWindows 2000, XP, Vista, and Linux Chassis Designations Microtower MTDx2318 MT Preventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment Electrostatic Discharge InformationGenerating Static Relative Humidity Event 55% 40% 10%Recommended Materials and Equipment Personal Grounding Methods and EquipmentGrounding the Work Area Static Shielding Protection Levels Method VoltageGeneral Cleaning Safety Precautions Cleaning the Computer CaseRoutine Care Cleaning the Keyboard Cleaning the MonitorCleaning the Mouse Service Considerations Tools and Software RequirementsScrews Cables and Connectors Lithium Coin Cell BatteryHard Drives Removal and Replacement Procedures- Microtower MT Chassis Preparation for DisassemblyRemove the computer access panel and front bezel MT chassis Access Panel MT ChassisFront Bezel MT Chassis Front Drive Bezels Removing a 5.25 Drive Bezel Blank/MT ChassisInstalling Memory Modules/MT chassis MemoryExpansion Cards Expansion Slot Cover Lock2 PCI/PCIe Expansion Card Remove the slot cover lock .5.1, Expansion Slot Cover LockInstalling an Expansion Card Removing the Expansion Slot CoverRemoval and Replacement Procedures- Microtower MT Chassis Removing an Expansion Card Cable Management Drives Locating Drive PositionsRemoving a Drive Drive PositionsItem Description Removing the Hard disk Lift the hard disk drive cage out of the chassis Removing the Hard Drive Front I/O Panel Housing Assembly MT chassis System Fan Heatsink MT chassis Processor Removal and Replacement Procedures- Microtower MT Chassis System Board 490778-001 Battery Holder Power Supply Enhanced Keyboard Connector Pin AssignmentsConnector and Icon Pin Signal MouseParallel Interface Serial Interface, Powered and Non-PoweredConnector and Icon 1/8 miniphone Pin Signal MicrophoneLine-Out Audio HeadphoneLine-In Audio MonitorPin Power Pin Power for CPUConnector Pin Signal Power Cord Set Requirements General RequirementsPost Error Messages Post Error MessagesScreen Message Probable Cause Recommended Action During memory testing Post Error Messages Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Preliminary ChecklistSolving General Problems Problem Cause SolutionStandby mode Num Lock key Press any key or click the mouse button Solving Hardware Installation Problems Interpreting Diagnostic Lights and Audible Codes Solving Display Problems Solving Display ProblemsSelect Enable VGA Mode Set properly Font you are using Solving Audio Problems Solving Audio ProblemsSolving Audio Problems Where printer port is Solving Printer ProblemsSolving Printer Problems DIR C\ printer portSolving Keyboard and Mouse Problems Solving Keyboard ProblemsSolving Network Problems Solving Network ProblemsRestore Plus! CD Solving Memory Problems Solving Memory ProblemsSolving Processor Problems Solving Processor ProblemsSolving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Solving CD-ROM and DVD ProblemsSolving DiskOnKey Problems Solving Drive Key ProblemsSolving Internet Access Problems Solving Internet Access ProblemsOptions Select Start ControlPanel Delete Cookies buttonClick the Device Manager PropertiesDiagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible CodesActivity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Restoring the Software Contacting Customer SupportMemory
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