
Probable cause | Solution |
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The video card is not seated | Open the system and reseat the video card. The server |
correctly | board may have a |
| be a video adapter to remove and replace. |
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The video card is not | Check the documentation or technical support to make |
compatible with the system | sure that the video card is compatible with the system. If |
| not, obtain a compatible video card. The server board |
| may have a |
| a video adapter to remove and replace. |
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The terminator card or the | Open the system and reseat the terminator card or the |
second processor is not | second processor. |
seated properly |
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The image on the screen is dim or difficult to read
Probable cause | Solution |
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The monitor brightness and | Adjust the brightness and contrast knobs until the text |
contrast controls are turned | becomes clear. |
down |
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Sunlight is glaring off the | Position the monitor away from the sun or a window. |
display |
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The monitor may be old | Replace the monitor. |
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The color monitor displays everything in black and white
Probable cause | Solution |
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The system was turned | Make sure that the monitor is turned on, then restart the |
on before the monitor | system. |
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The display type is set | In the Control Panel window (Start Settings Control |
incorrectly | Panel), |
| appropriate monitor type, then restart the system. |
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The displayed characters are garbled
Probable cause | Solution |
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The video cable is damaged | Make sure the connector and cable have no bent or |
| damaged pins. |
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