Blank screen and the power LED flashes Red seven times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps seven times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing.)

Cause

Solution

 

 

System board failure (ROM detected failure prior to video).

Replace the system board.

 

 

Monitor does not function properly when used with energy saver features.

Cause

Solution

Monitor without energy saver capabilities is being used with energy saver features enabled.

Disable monitor energy saver feature.

Dim characters.

Cause

Solution

 

 

The brightness and contrast controls are not set properly.

Adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls.

 

 

Cables are not properly connected.

Check that the graphics cable is securely connected to the

 

graphics card (if applicable) or video connector and the monitor.

 

 

 

Blurry video or requested resolution cannot be set.

 

 

 

 

Cause

Solution

 

 

If the graphics controller was upgraded, the correct graphics

Install the video drivers included in the upgrade kit.

drivers may not be loaded.

 

 

 

 

Monitor is not capable of displaying requested resolution.

Change requested resolution.

 

 

Graphics card is bad.

Replace the graphics card.

 

 

 

The picture is broken up, rolls, jitters, or flashes.

 

 

 

 

Cause

Solution

 

 

The monitor connections may be incomplete or the monitor may

1. Be sure the monitor cable is securely connected to the

be incorrectly adjusted.

 

computer.

 

2.

In a two-monitor system or if another monitor is in close

 

 

proximity, be sure the monitors are not interfering with

 

 

each other’s electromagnetic field by moving them apart.

 

3.

Fluorescent lights or fans may be too close to the monitor.

 

 

Monitor needs to be degaussed.

Degauss the monitor. Refer to the documentation that came with

 

the monitor for instructions.

 

 

 

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