Samsung DI17PSQRV/XSJ manual Check List, Can you see Video mode not supported on the screen?

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Before calling for service, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any problems yourself. If you do need assistance, please call the phone number on the warranty card, the phone number on the Information section or contact your dealer.

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No images on the screen. I cannot turn on the monitor.

The screen shows strange colors or just black and white.

Is the power cord connected properly?

Can you see "No Connection, Check Signal Cable" on the screen?

If the power is on, reboot the computer to see the initial screen (the login screen), which can be seen.

Can you see "Video mode not supported" on the screen?

There is no image on the screen.

Connected using the DVI cable?

Is the screen displaying only one color as if looking at the screen through a cellophane paper?

Have the screen colors become strange after running a program or due to a crash between applications?

Check the power cord connection and supply.

Check the signal cable connection.

If the initial screen (the login screen) appears, boot the computer in the applicable mode (the safe mode for Windows ME/2000/XP) and then change the frequency of the video card.

(Refer to the Preset Display Modes)

Note: If the initial screen (the login screen) does not appear, contact a service center or your dealer.

You can see this message when the signal from the video card exceeds the maximum resolution and frequency that the monitor can properly handle.

Adjust the maximum resolution and frequency that the monitor can properly handle.

The monitor is in PowerSaver mode.

Press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse to activate the monitor and restore the image on the screen.

If the monitor does not respond to the Power button, it was in DPMS (power- saving) mode and turned off when the button was pressed. Press the Power button once more to turn the monitor on.

You may get a blank screen if you boot the system before you connect the DVI cable, or disconnect and then reconnect the DVI cable while the system is running as certain types of graphic cards do not send out video signals. Connect the DVI cable and then reboot the system.

Check the signal cable connection.

Make sure the video card is fully inserted in it's slot.

Reboot the computer.