No Beep Codes; No Characters Appear On Screen; Characters Are Distorted Or Incorrect - Intel SPSH4 - Server Platform - 0 MB RAM Product Manual

No Beep Codes

If the system operates normally, but there was no beep, the speaker might be defective. If the
speaker is enabled, but the speaker does not function, contact your service representative or
authorized dealer for assistance.

No Characters Appear on Screen

Check the following:
‰ Is the keyboard working? Check to see that the "Num Lock" light is functioning.
‰ Is the video monitor plugged in and turned on? Many modern video monitors shut down when
inactive and might require a moment to warm up when activated.
‰ Are the brightness and contrast controls on the video monitor properly adjusted?
‰ Are the video monitor switch settings correct?
‰ Is the video monitor signal cable properly installed?
‰ Is the onboard video controller enabled?
If you are using an add-in video controller board, do the following:
1. Verify that the video controller board is fully seated in the PCI add-in board connector (and
verify that the video monitor is plugged in to the active video controller).
2. Reboot the system for changes to take effect.
3. If there are still no characters on the screen after you reboot the system and POST emits a beep
code, write down the beep code you hear. This information is useful for your service
representative.
4. If you do not receive a beep code and characters do not appear:
a. The video display monitor or video controller might have failed. You can verify this by
trying the monitor on another system or trying a different monitor on this system.
b. The system did not find any valid memory installed. Verify that you are using the correct
type of memory for the system and that you have installed it correctly (page 82).

Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect

Check the following:
‰ Are the brightness and contrast controls properly adjusted on the video monitor? See the
manufacturer's documentation.
‰ Are the video monitor signal and power cables properly installed?
‰ Is the correct monitor/video board installed for your operating system?
If the problem persists, the video monitor might be faulty or it might be the incorrect type. Contact
your service representative or authorized dealer for assistance.
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