If Your Pc Does Not Start Properly; If Your Pc Has A Hardware Problem - HP Vectra VEi7 User Manual

The PC Doesn't Power On
Have you checked that...
The PC's power cord is correctly connected.
The Power-On Self Test Results In an Error
An on-screen error message or a beep code when the PC starts up means there is a configuration problem with your PC.
Have you checked...
The part of your configuration for which the Power-On Self Test has detected an error.
The Monitor Doesn't Work...
The PC's power indicator light works but the monitor remains blank.
Have you checked that...
The monitor is switched ON (LED is on).
The monitor's power cord is correctly connected.
The monitor's brightness and contrast settings are correctly set.
You see an image during boot but then the screen goes blank
Have you checked that...
The monitor settings in your PC are compatible with your monitor.
2 Basic Problem Solving

If Your PC Does Not Start Properly

If Your PC Does Not Start Properly

If Your PC Has a Hardware Problem

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How
Connect the power cord to a working grounded power outlet and the PC.
How
Refer to the Troubleshooting and Upgrade Guide available from HP's
Web site at:
www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport
How
Refer to the monitor manual for an explanation of the LED signals (green, orange, or
blinking).
Connect the power cord – ensure it is plugged into a working grounded power outlet and into
the monitor.
Check the settings using the monitor's OSD (on-screen display) or using controls on the front
of the monitor.
How
•
Windows NT 4.0: Enter VGA mode when prompted during start-up, then reset the
resolution.
•
Windows 95/98: Restart the PC. The HP screen is displayed. When you hear a beep,
press F8 and then start the PC in safe mode. Double-click on the Display icon in your
PC's Control Panel then click on the Settings button. Use the sliding control to reset
,
the resolution.