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Troubleshooting
If you have a problem setting up or using your monitor, you might be able to
solve it yourself. Before calling your retailer or IBM, try the suggested actions
that are appropriate to your problem.
Problem
Possible
Cause
Suggested Action Reference
Computer does
not boot after
the graphics
adapter is
installed There is
another
graphics
adapter in the
computer
Remove the other
graphics adapter plugged
into one of the expansion
slot.
If the card is built-in to
the motherboard, check
your system manual for
instructions on how to
disable the built-in adapter.
Connecting
your Monitor
section on
page 6
The screen
image is
garbled or
unusable
(rolling screen
images,
overlapping
screen images
or a blank
screen)
The display
driver is trying
to use a
setting your
monitor does
not support
Select the correct
monitor.
Connecting
your Monitor
section on
page 6
Screen is blank
and power
indicator is off
No power to
monitor
Ensure that the
electrical outlet and the
monitor are both switched
on.
Check that the power
cord is firmly plugged into
the electrical outlet and the
power supply unit.
If the power cord plug
has a removable fuse,
replace it.
Try another power
cord.
Try another electrical
outlet.
Connecting
your Monitor
section on
page 6
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