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Auto Setup for the GT4, GT4X, GT4I, or GT4XI Adapter

1.

Turn on the monitor, then the RS/6000. The screen remains blue until

the system is ready.

If the message UNSUPPORTED VIDEO is displayed, or if nothing is displayed
check:

that the video interface cable is connected properly.

the correct video adapter card is installed (see page 40).

the correct supported display mode is selected for your PC.

2.

When the AIX desktop login screen is displayed, login as the root user,

type ‘diag’ from the AIX command prompt, and press ENTER.

3.

Wait for about 15 minutes, until the monitor warms up.

4.

Press ENTER to display the Function Selection menu. Move the cursor

to SERVICE AID.

5.

Press ENTER. The Service Aids Selection menu appears.

6.

Press PAGEDOWN to display the second page of the menu. Move the

cursor to DISPLAY TEST PATTERNS.

7.

Press ENTER and move the cursor and select the connected VIDEO

ADAPTER.

8.

Press ENTER and move the cursor to THE COLOR-BAR PATTERN.

9.

Press ENTER and ENTER again to display the color-bar pattern.

10. Press the Setup Switch on the back of the monitor and the setup main

menu appears in front of the color-bar pattern.

If you cannot see the login
prompt, adjust the

brightness and contrast.

If the monitor is in standby
mode (STANDBY ON), it

may automatically turn off while
you are waiting for it to warm up.

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