Troubleshooting - IBM ThinkVision L190P User Manual

Troubleshooting

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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.
Problem
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
Possible
Suggested Action
Cause
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 again.
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
for Analog
section on
page 7
Connecting
your Monitor
for Analog
section on
page 7
Connecting
your Monitor
for Analog
section on
page 7