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Video problems
The system is running but there is no display
Probable Cause Solution
The monitor is not
turned on.
Make sure that the monitor is plugged in and
turned on. If power is applied to the monitor,
the green power LED should illuminate.
The monitor’s data
cable is not connected.
Make sure that the monitor’s data cable is
connected to the video controller on the back
of the system.
The connector or cable
is damaged.
Check the connector and cable for bent or
damaged pins.
The monitor’s
brightness and contrast
controls are turned
down.
Adjust the brightness and contrast knobs to
the center position.
The monitor is
defective.
Connect a working monitor to the computer.
The video card is not
seated correctly.
Open the system and reseat the video card.
The video card is not
compatible with the
system.
Check the documentation or technical support
to make sure that the video card is compatible
with the system. If not, obtain a compatible
video card.
Important
Your system board may have a built-in video adapter, so
there may not be a video adapter to remove and replace.
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