Troubleshooting - IBM T55D Manual

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Troubleshooting

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If you have a problem setting up or using your monitor, you may be able to
solve it yourself. Before calling your retailer or IBM, try the suggested actions
that are appropriate to your problem.
Possible
Problem
Cause
Computer
There is
doesn't boot
another
after the
graphics
graphics
adapter in the
adapter is
computer
installed
The screen
image is
The display
garbled or
driver is trying
unusable
to use a
(rolling screen
setting your
images,
monitor
overlapping
doesn't
screen images
support
or a blank
screen)
Screen is blank
No power to
and power
monitor
indicator is off
Suggested Action
Remove the other graphics
adapter plugged into one
of the expansion slot.
If the card is built-in to the
motherboard, check your
system manual for
instructions on how to
disable the built-in adapter.
Select the correct monitor
again.
Ensure that the electrical
outlet and the monitor are
both switched on.
Check that the power cord
is firmly plugged into the
electrical outlet and the
power supply unit.
If the power cord plug has
a removable fuse, replace
it.
Try another power cord.
Try another electrical
outlet.
Reference
See
Hardware
Installation
section on
page 6
See
Hardware
Installation
section on
page 6
Connecting
your Monitor
section on
page 8