Monitor
First, set the system to VGA mode. To do this in Windows 95, depress the F8
function key during startup. Safe mode (VGA) will be set for Windows 95. Use the operating
system's video setup to change the monitor resolution.
The monitor that came with the system is DDC2A/B or DDC1/2B+ (Display Data Channel) compliant.
While starting Windows 95, the DDC2 monitor passes resolution and frequency information to the system.
The system interprets the data and sets up the proper refresh rate.
If the monitor type is set to the power saving mode, the screen remains blank and the LED lights or
flashes amber color. When the monitor is turned on alone, or is turned on and connected to a powered-off system
unit, the monitor LED blinks in amber color. Under normal operating conditions, the LED lights in green color.
NOTE: Some monitors have a detachable system I/O 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'.
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- 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 diskette is in the diskette drive.
- Power on the monitor, and wait 20 seconds.
- Power on the system unit.
NOTE: If the monitor was not sold together with the system
unit, you may need to refer to the service information provided with
the monitor.
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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, then go to Step 004.
- 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'
NOTE: You might have to adjust the monitor controls to
obtain the best image.
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DOES THE MONITOR SUCCESSFULLY PASS ALL TESTS? (YES, read ahead, NO, go to Step 004)
- You have successfully completed the video diagnostics test. If the
problem remains, go to 'Index of Symptoms, Messages, Error Codes, or Beeps'
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- Power off the system unit.
- Remove the hard disk drive system cable.
- Power on the system unit.
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IS THE SCREEN READABLE?
- Replace the monitor. If the symptom remains, replace the system board.
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