HP proliant ML110 Operation And Maintenance Manual page 75

To resolve the problem:
1. Check if there is adequate power:
a. Verify the monitor power switch is turned on.
b. Verify the monitor power cord is connected to an AC power outlet and the monitor
c. Plug in a known working device to ensure there is power to the outlet or use a proper
d. Turn the monitor off and on, and if the monitor has an On/Off LED, see if it lights.
2. If the power cord is detachable, try a known good power cord.
a. Unplug the power cord and wait for 30 seconds.
b. Plug in the power cord and turn on the server.
c. Wait for a full two minutes.
d. Check if the monitor starts displaying images normally.
3. Check the contrast and brightness controls to ensure both are properly adjusted.
If the problem persists, proceed to the next step.
4. Remove the monitor connector and check for bent pins on the connector.
If there are bent pins, slowly but carefully straighten each pin. If this doesn't work,
replace the cable.
5. Turn on the server and wait for a full two minutes.
6. Check if the monitor starts displaying normally.
If the problem persists, proceed to the next step.
7. Test the monitor on another machine to verify the monitor is not faulty.
Or you can also do the following:
a. Turn off the monitor and the server.
b. Disconnect the monitor cable from its connector on the rear panel.
c. Turn on the monitor.
d. If a monitor tester is available, use it to check the display.
e. If you suspect the monitor is faulty, replace it with a known good monitor.
f.
8. If you are using a video screen saver utility and the screen goes blank while using the
keyboard, you may be using an application that turns off the screen even when you are
using the keyboard. Refer to the manual provided with the screen saver utility.
9. If the monitor displays a badly scrambled image that looks to be a current screen image,
the monitor is not synchronizing correctly. Call your HP Customer Support provider.
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cable is connected to the server's monitor port.
testing device to check the power outlet.
If the problem persists, proceed to step 2.
Check if the new monitor is operating properly and then reinstall the original monitor
and duplicate the error.
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