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70 IBM Desktop System HMM
Monitor
First, set the system to VGA mode. To do this in
Windows 2000, depress the F8 function key during
startup. Safe mode (VGA) will be set for Windows
2000. Use the operating system's video setup to
change the monitor resolution.
NOTE:
Some monitors have a detachable system I/O
signal cable between the monitor and the
system unit. Check the line voltage, power
cord, and continuity for the system I/O signal
cable before replacing the monitor. See
“Monitor Port Signals” on page 117 for pin
identification.
001 - START
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Power off the system unit and monitor.
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Remove all adapter cards.
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Make sure that the monitor I/O signal cable is
properly connected to the system unit and monitor.
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Make sure that the power cords are properly
connected to the system unit and monitor, and that
the line voltage is correct.
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Make sure that the monitor contrast and brightness
controls are not turned too low.
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Make sure that the diagnostics CD is in the
CD-ROM drive.
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Power on the monitor, and wait 20 seconds.
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Power on the system unit.
NOTE:
You may need to refer to the service
information provided with the monitor.
002 - IS THE SCREEN READABLE? (YES, READ
AHEAD. NO, GO TO STEP 004)
NOTE:
If the screen shows a blinking cursor with no
memory count running, answer this question
“No”.
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Select Interactive Tests from the Main Menu.
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Select and execute Video test from the menu.
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Follow the prompts and perform the video test.
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Go to“Index of Symptoms, Messages, Error
Codes, or Beeps” on page 36.