Monitor
First, set the system to VGA mode. To do this in Windows 2000, depress the F8 function key during startup. Safe mode (VGA) will be set for Windows 2000. Use the operating system's video setup to change the monitor resolution.
NOTE: Some monitors have a detachable system I/O signal cable between the monitor and the system unit. Check the line voltage, power cord, and continuity for the system I/O signal cable before replacing the monitor. See “Monitor Port Signals” on page 117 for pin identification.
001 - START
•Power off the system unit and monitor.
•Remove all adapter cards.
•Make sure that the monitor I/O signal cable is properly connected to the system unit and monitor.
•Make sure that the power cords are properly connected to the system unit and monitor, and that the line voltage is correct.
•Make sure that the monitor contrast and brightness controls are not turned too low.
•Make sure that the diagnostics CD is in the
•Power on the monitor, and wait 20 seconds.
•Power on the system unit.
NOTE: You may need to refer to the service information provided with the monitor.
002 - IS THE SCREEN READABLE? (YES, READ AHEAD. NO, GO TO STEP 004)
NOTE: If the screen shows a blinking cursor with no memory count running, answer this question “No”.
•Select Interactive Tests from the Main Menu.
•Select and execute Video test from the menu.
•Follow the prompts and perform the video test.
•Go to“Index of Symptoms, Messages, Error Codes, or Beeps” on page 36.
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