Gateway 7210 - Manual (Page 122)

Video problems 115
The system power and reset buttons are not responsive:
Video problems
The system is running but the screen is blank
The mouse is not
plugged in or connected
properly Make sure that the cable is plugged in
correctly.
The mouse driver did not
load when the system
started Load the appropriate mouse driver manually or
contact technical support.
The mouse is defective Try a mouse that you know is working.
Probable cause Solution
The front panel is locked
out when password is set Enter the password.
Probable cause Solution
The terminator card or
the second processor is
not seated properly Open the system and reseat the terminator
card or the second processor.
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 data cable is
not connected Make sure that the monitor 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 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.
Probable cause Solution
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