Xserver Has Not Started; Characters Are Distorted Or Incorrect - Sun Microsystems Sun Fire V60x Manual

If the preceding steps do not solve the problem, check the following:
Is the keyboard functioning? Check to see that the "Num Lock" light is
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functioning.
Is the video monitor plugged in and turned on?
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Are the brightness and contrast controls on the video monitor properly adjusted?
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Are the video monitor switch settings correct?
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Is the video monitor signal cable properly installed?
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Is the onboard video controller enabled?
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If you are using an add-in video controller board, do the following:
1. Verify that the video controller board is fully seated in the server board connector.
2. Reboot the system for changes to take effect.
3. If there are still no characters on the screen after you reboot the system and POST
emits a beep code, write down the beep code you hear. This information is useful
for your service representative.
4. If you do not receive a beep code and characters do not appear, the video display
monitor or video controller may have failed. Contact your service representative
or authorized dealer for help.
2.2.3.2

Xserver Has Not Started

The typical reason that Xserver has not been started is that it is not set up to start by
default. Xserver is installed by default in the Solaris OS.
2.2.3.3

Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect

Check the following:
Are the brightness and contrast controls properly adjusted on the video monitor?
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See the manufacturer's documentation.
Are the video monitor signal and power cables properly installed?
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If the problem persists, the video monitor may be faulty or it may be the incorrect
type. Contact your service representative or authorized dealer for help.
Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Specific Problems 2-11