HP Vectra VLi8 - Manual (Page 20)

2 Basic Problem Solving
If Your PC Does Not Start Properly
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If Your PC Does Not Start Properly
If Your PC Has a Hardware Problem
The PC Doesn’t Power On
Have you checked that... How
The PC’s power cord is correctly connected. Connect the power cord to a working grounded power outlet and the PC.
The Power-On Self Test Results In an Error
An on-screen error message or a beep code when the PC starts up means there is a configuration problem with your PC.
Have you checked... How
The part of your configuration for which the Power-On Self Test has detected an error. Refer to the Troubleshooting and Upgrade Guide available from HP’s
Web site at:
www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport
The Monitor Doesn’t Work...
The PC’s power indicator light works but the monitor remains blank.
Have you checked that... How
The monitor is switched ON (LED is on). Refer to the monitor manual for an explanation of the LED signals (green, orange, or
blinking).
The monitor’s power cord is correctly connected. Connect the power cord – ensure it is plugged into a working grounded power outlet and into
the monitor.
The monitor’s brightness and contrast settings are correctly set. Check the settings using the monitor’s OSD (on-screen display) or using controls on the front
of the monitor.
You see an image during boot but then the screen goes blank
Have you checked that... How
The monitor settings in your PC are compatible with your monitor. • Windows NT: Enter VGA mode when prompted during start-up.
• Windows 95: Restart the PC. The Vectra screen is displayed. When you hear a beep,
press
F8 and then start the PC in safe mode. Double-click on the Display icon in your
PC’s Control Panel , then click on the Settings button. Use the sliding control to reset
the resolution.
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