Display Problems
Blank screen
Display Problems and Solutions
Problem
Monitor is not turned on
and the monitor light is not
on.
The cable connections are
not correct.
The QuickBlank feature
has been enabled through
Computer Setup.
The energy saver feature
has been enabled.
The RGB (Red, Green,
Blue) input switch on the
back of the monitor is
incorrectly set.
You are using a fixed-sync
monitor and it won't sync
at the resolution chosen.
Table 8-3
Possible Cause
Compaq Professional Workstation 6000 and 8000 Reference Guide
Possible Solution
Turn on the monitor and check
that the monitor light is on.
Check the cable connection
from the monitor to the
workstation and to the
electrical outlet.
Run Computer Setup and
disable the QuickBlank feature.
Press any key or type your
password and wait a few
moments for the screen to
activate.
Set the monitor's RGB input
switch to 75 ohms and, if there
is a sync switch, set it to
External.
Be sure that the monitor can
support the selected resolution
and refresh rate.
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