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Troubleshooting
If you have a problem setting up or using your monitor, you might be able to
solve it yourself. Before calling your retailer or IBM, try the suggested actions
that are appropriate to your problem.
Possible
Problem
Cause
Computer does
There is
not boot after
another
the graphics
graphics
adapter is
adapter in the
installed
computer
The screen
image is
garbled or
The display
unusable
driver is trying
(rolling screen
to use a
images,
setting your
overlapping
monitor does
screen images
not support
or a blank
screen)
Screen is blank
No power to
and power
monitor
indicator is off
Suggested Action
Remove the other
graphics adapter plugged
into one of the expansion
slot.
If the card is built-in to
the motherboard, check
your system manual for
instructions on how to
disable the built-in adapter.
Select the correct
monitor.
Ensure that the
electrical outlet and the
monitor are both switched
on.
Check that the power
cord is firmly plugged into
the electrical outlet and the
power supply unit.
If the power cord plug
has a removable fuse,
replace it.
Try another power
cord.
Try another electrical
outlet.
Reference
Connecting
your Monitor
section on
page 6
Connecting
your Monitor
section on
page 6
Connecting
your Monitor
section on
page 6
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