Gateway 7400 System Manual page 127

Probable cause
The display type is set
incorrectly
The displayed characters are garbled.
Probable cause
The video cable is damaged
The display setup is incorrect
The video is distorted.
Probable cause
The monitor controls are not
properly adjusted
The connector or cable is
damaged
The surge protector or UPS is
damaged
The monitor is too close to a
source of electrical
interference
The monitor needs to be
degaussed
Solution
In the Control Panel window (Start | Settings |
Control Panel), double-click Display, set the
display to the appropriate monitor type, then
restart the system.
Solution
Make sure the cable and connectors are in
good condition (no bent pins or broken wires).
In the Control Panel window (Start | Settings |
Control Panel), double-click Display and
check the settings. The correct video type
should be selected, along with a supported
resolution. Check your monitor and video
controller documentation for details.
Solution
Adjust the monitor controls until the text
becomes clear. (See your monitor
documentation for more information.)
Make sure the cable and connectors are in
good condition (no bent pins or broken wires).
Disconnect the monitor power cable and
connect it directly to the power source.
Move the monitor away from sources of
electrical interference, such as televisions,
unshielded speakers, microwave ovens,
fluorescent lights, and metal beams or
shelves.
Turn off the server and monitor for at least a
half hour, then restart the system.
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