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Monitor or video problems
Note: These symptoms apply only to the monitor that is connected to the
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.
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 service technician only)," that step must be performed only by a
trained service technician.
Symptom
The monitor is not working
Power problems
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 service technician only)," that step must be performed only by a
trained service technician.
Symptom
The BladeCenter unit does not
power on.
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management module; they do not apply to the remote console.
Action
1. Make sure that:
v The monitor is turned on and the brightness and contrast controls are
adjusted correctly.
v The monitor is connected to the active management module.
v The blade server that owns the KVM is turned on.
v The KVM is owned by a blade server that supports KVM.
2. Reseat the monitor cable.
3. Replace the monitor.
Action
1. Make sure that:
a. All power cords are plugged into 220-Volt power sources and that the
power sources are working.
b. The ac power and dc power LEDs on the power modules are lit.
2. If you just installed an option, remove it, and restart the BladeCenter unit. If the
BladeCenter unit now powers on, you might have installed more options than
the power modules support. You might have to install power modules in
power-module bays 3 and 4.
3. If the problem remains, see the BladeCenter H Problem Determination and
Service Guide for more information.
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