Troubleshooting - IBM T117 User Manual

Troubleshooting

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If you have a problem setting up or using your monitor, you might be able to
solve it yourself. Before calling your retailer or IBM, try the suggested
actions that are appropriate to your problem.
Problem
Computer does
There is another
not boot after the
Graphics adapter
graphics adapter
in the computer
is installed
The screen image
The display driver
is garbled or
is trying to use a
unusable (rolling
setting your
screen images,
monitor does not
overlapping
support
screen images or
a blank screen)
Screen is blank
No power to
and power
monitor
indicator is off
Possible Suggested
Cause 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
resolution, 1280 x
1024 at 60 Hz.
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
Connecting your
section
Monitor
on page 6~8
Connecting your
section
Monitor
on page 6~8
Connecting your
section
Monitor
on page 6~8