Video problems
The system is running but there is no display
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The monitor is not | Make sure that the monitor is plugged in and |
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| turned on. If power is applied to the monitor, |
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| the green power LED should illuminate. |
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The monitor’s data | Make sure that the monitor’s data cable is |
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cable is not connected. | connected to the video controller on the back |
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The connector or cable | Check the connector and cable for bent or |
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The monitor’s |
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brightness and contrast | the center position. |
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controls are turned |
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down. |
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The monitor is |
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| Connect a working monitor to the computer. |
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defective. |
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The video card is not | Open the system and reseat the video card. |
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seated correctly. |
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The video card is not | Check the documentation or technical support |
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compatible with the | to make sure that the video card is compatible |
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system. |
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| with the system. If not, obtain a compatible |
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| video card. |
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Important |
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| there may not be a video adapter to remove and replace. | ||
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Video problems | 97 |