Troubleshooting

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Symptom

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If no picture is displayed and

• Check that the monitor power cord is properly connected.

the power indicator is not lit.

• Check that the monitor is powered on.

 

 

If the NO SIGNAL message

• Check that the video signal cable is properly connected.

appears on the screen, or if the

• Check that the INPUT switch setting on the front of the monitor is correct.

power indicator is orange.

• Check that the video input connector pins are not bent or pushed in.

 

• Check that the computer is powered on.

 

• Check that the computer is not in a power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the key-

 

board or moving the mouse.

 

• Turn off the computer and check that the graphic board is completely seated in the proper

 

bus slot.

 

 

If the OUT OF SCAN RANGE

• Check that the video frequency range is within the specified range:

message appears on the

Horizontal: 30-130 kHz

screen.

Vertical: 48-170 Hz

 

• If you replaced an old monitor, reconnect it and adjust the frequency range to within the

 

specified range.

 

 

If no picture or message is dis-

• Disconnect the video signal cable from the monitor.

played and the power indicator

• Press the power button twice to turn the monitor off and then on.

is green.

• Press the (up) button for two seconds immediately after turning the monitor on to enter a

 

self-test mode (otherwise the monitor will enter a power saving mode). If white, red, green,

 

and blue color bars appear, the monitor is operating correctly.

 

• Reconnect the video signal cable and check to ensure your computer is working properly.

 

 

If no picture or message is dis-

• Press the power button twice to turn the monitor off and then on.

played and the power indicator

• If the power indicator lights up green, the monitor is working properly.

is flashing orange.

• If the power indicator is still flashing, there is a potential monitor failure. Call IBM support.

 

 

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IBM 275 manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Check these items