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If you are working on a network, plug another workstation with a different cable into the network
connection. There might be a problem with the network plug or cable.
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If you recently added new hardware, remove the hardware and verify if the workstation functions
properly.
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If you recently installed new software, uninstall the software and verify if the workstation functions
properly.
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If the screen is blank, plug the monitor into a different video port on the workstation if one is
available. Alternatively, replace the monitor with a monitor that you know is working properly.
●
Upgrade the BIOS. A new release of the BIOS might have been released that supports new features
or fixes your problem.
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For more detailed information, see the troubleshooting chapter in the
Maintenance and
Troubleshooting Guide
at
http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals
.
Customizing the monitor display
You can manually select or change the monitor model, refresh rates, screen resolution, color settings,
font sizes, and power management settings. To do so, right-click the desktop, then click
Properties
to
change display settings. For more information, see the online documentation provided with the graphics
controller utility or the documentation that came with your monitor.
Customer Self Help
Help and Support Center
The HP Help and Support Center (HSC) provides online access to technical support information,
software updates and downloads, diagnostic tools, and HP support contact information.
To open the online HSC from your desktop, select
Start>Help and Support
.
HSC contains four support areas:
●
HP Product Information (requires Internet access)—Links to the HP Technical Support website for
your product. You can access all related documentation, downloads and updates, tools, and more.
●
HP Software and Driver Downloads (requires Internet access)—Links to software downloads and
updates specific to HP products.
●
HP Support Tools (requires Internet access)—Links to self-help tools and diagnostics offered by
HP Instant Support Professional Edition.
●
Contact HP for Support (does not require Internet access)—Provides two options:
◦
Chat with an expert online (requires Internet access)—Provides a tool to communicate with
a support specialist online through Active Chat.
◦
Call a support agent—Provides hardware details about your workstation and HP support
phone numbers worldwide.
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