Gateway ALR 8200 Maintaining And Troubleshooting page 104

92 Maintaining and Troubleshooting the Gateway ALR 8200 Server
The text on the display is dim or difficult to read.
Probable Cause
The monitor
brightness and
contrast controls are
turned down.
Sunlight is glaring off
the display.
The CRT may be old.
The color monitor displays everything in black and white.
Probable Cause
The system was
turned on before the
monitor.
The display type is set
incorrectly.
The displayed characters are garbled.
Probable Cause
The video cable is
damaged.
The video card has
failed.
The display setup is
incorrect.
Solution
Adjust the brightness and contrast knobs until
the text becomes clear.
Position the monitor away from the sun or
window.
Replace the monitor.
Solution
Make certain the monitor is turned on, and
then restart the system.
From the Control Panel window
Settings > Control Panel),
set the display to the appropriate monitor type,
and then reboot the system.
Solution
Check the cable and connectors for bent pins
or broken wires.
Try another video card.
From the Control Panel window
Settings > Control Panel),
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.
(Start >
double-click
Display,
(Start >
double-click
Display