Video Problems - Fujitsu LifeBook S761 User Manual

Problem
System powers up and dis-
plays power on info, but
doesn't load the OS.
(continued)
An error message is dis-
played on the screen during
the notebook (boot)
sequence.
Your notebook appears to
change setup parameters
when you start it.
Your system display won't
turn on when the system is
turned on or has resumed.

Video Problems

The built-in display is blank
when you turn on your
LIFEBOOK notebook.
Possible Cause Possible Solutions
The boot sequence set- Set the operating source by pressing the [ESC] key while the
tings of the setup utility Fujitsu logo is on screen or use the [F2] key and enter the setup
are not compatible with utility and adjust the source settings from the Boot menu. See
your configuration. "BIOS Setup Utility" on page 54.
You have a secured Make sure you have the right password. Enter the setup utility and
system requiring a verify the Security settings and modify them as accordingly. See
password to load your "BIOS Setup Utility" on page 54.
operating system.
Power On Self Test See the Power On Self Test (POST) messages to determine the
(POST) has detected a meaning and severity of the problem. Not all messages are errors;
problem. some are simply status indicators. See "Power On Self Test Mes-
sages" on page 101.
BIOS setup changes Make sure you select Save Changes And Exit when exiting the
were not saved when BIOS setup utility.
made and you exited
the setup utility.
The BIOS CMOS hold- Contact your support representative for repairs. This is not a user
up battery has failed. serviceable part but has a normal life of 3 to 5 years.
You have installed the Check the Status Indicator Panel for presence of the Security
LIFEBOOK/Security icon. If it is visible, enter your password See "Status Indicator
Application panel. Panel" on page 22.
The power manage- Press a keyboard button or move the mouse to restore operation.
ment timeouts may be If that fails, push the Power/Suspend/Resume button. (The dis-
set for very short inter- play may be shut off by Standby mode, Auto Suspend or Video
vals and you failed to Timeout)
notice the display come
on and go off again.
98 - Troubleshooting