Video Problems - Gateway 7450R System Manual

The mouse does not work
Probable cause
The mouse is not plugged in
or connected properly
The mouse driver did not load
when the system started
The mouse is defective

Video problems

The system is running but the screen is blank
Probable cause
The monitor is not turned on
The monitor data cable is
not connected
The connector or cable is
damaged
The monitor brightness and
contrast controls are turned
down
The monitor is defective
The video card is not seated
correctly
The video card is not
compatible with the system
The second processor is not
seated properly
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Solution
Make sure that the cable is plugged in correctly.
Load the appropriate mouse driver manually or contact
technical support.
Try a mouse that you know is working.
Solution
Make sure that the monitor is plugged in and turned on.
If the monitor is turned on, the green power LED should
illuminate.
Make sure that the monitor data cable is connected to the
video controller on the back of the system.
Check the connector and cable for bent or damaged pins.
Adjust the brightness and contrast knobs to the center
position.
Connect a working monitor to the server.
Open the system and reseat the video card. The server
board may have a built-in video adapter, so there may not
be a video adapter to remove and replace.
Check the documentation or technical support to make
sure that the video card is compatible with the system. If
not, obtain a compatible video card. The server board
may have a built-in video adapter, so there may not be
a video adapter to remove and replace.
Open the system and reseat the the second processor.