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Monitor Problems Action
Blank screen. Verify that:
1. The computer power cord is plugged into the computer and a
working electrical outlet.
2. The monitor is turned on and the Brightness and Contrast
controls are adjusted correctly.
3. The monitor signal cable is securely connected to the monitor
and the monitor connector on the graphics adapter. To find
the monitor connector on the graphics adapter installed in
your PC, see “External Connectors” on page 10.
4. If your computer comes with two PCI expansion slots and
three shared PCI/ISA expansion slots, make sure the graphics
adapter is installed in one of the primary PCI expansion slots.
For the location of the primary PCI expansion slots, refer to
Installing Options in Your Personal Computer.
If the problem cannot be isolated and corrected, have the monitor
and computer serviced.
Only the cursor
appears.
Have the computer serviced.
Wrong characters
appear on the screen.
Have the computer serviced.
General Problems Action
The computer does
not start when you
press the power
switch.
Verify that:
1. All cables are securely connected to the proper connectors on
the computer. For the location of the connectors, refer to
“External Connectors” on page 10.
2. The voltage-selection switch is set to the correct position.
3. The computer cover is properly installed.
If the problem cannot be isolated and corrected, have the computer
serviced.
Problems such as a
broken cover lock or
indicator lights not
working.
Have the computer serviced.
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