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Monitor and video problems
Some IBM monitors have their own self-tests. If you suspect a problem with your
monitor, see the documentation that comes with the monitor for instructions for
testing and adjusting the monitor. If you cannot diagnose the problem, call for
service.
v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem
is solved.
v If an action step is preceded by "(Trained technician only)," that step must be performed only by a Trained
service technician.
v Go to the IBM support website at http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/ to check for technical information,
hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
Symptom
Testing the monitor.
The screen is blank.
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Action
1. Make sure that the monitor cables are firmly connected.
2. Try using a different monitor on the server, or try using the monitor that is being
tested on a different server.
3. Run the diagnostic programs. If the monitor passes the diagnostic programs,
the problem might be a video device driver.
4. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board.
1. If the server is attached to a KVM switch, bypass the KVM switch to eliminate it
as a possible cause of the problem: connect the monitor cable directly to the
correct connector on the rear of the server.
2. The IMM2 remote presence function is disabled if you install an optional video
adapter. To use the IMM2 remote presence function, remove the optional video
adapter.
3. If the server installed with external graphical adapters while turning on the
server, the IBM logo displays on the screen after approximately 3 minutes. This
is normal operation while the system loads.
4. Make sure that:
v The server is turned on. If there is no power to the server, see "Power
problems" on page 180.
v The monitor cables are connected correctly.
v The monitor is turned on and the brightness and contrast controls are
adjusted correctly.
5. Make sure that the correct server is controlling the monitor, if applicable.
6. Make sure that damaged server firmware is not affecting the video; see
"Updating the firmware" on page 341.
7. Observe the checkpoint LEDs on the system board; if the codes are changing,
go to step 6.
8. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting
the server each time:
a. Monitor
b. Video adapter (if one is installed)
c. (Trained service technician only) System board.
9. See "Solving undetermined problems" on page 257.
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