IBM Aptiva 2162 Series, Hardware Maintenance Service

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Monitor
First, set the system to VGA mode. To do this in Windows 95, depress the
F8 function key during startup. Safe mode (VGA) will be set for Windows
95. Use the operating system's video setup to change the monitor
resolution.
Check the line voltage and power cord before replacing the monitor. See
“Detachable Monitor I/O Signal Cable Connector Test Points” on page 5-16
for pin identification.
High voltage Northern and Southern Hemisphere monitors may come with a
voltage selector (110 V–220 V) switch. The 145-W power supply may have
a voltage selector (110 V–220 V) switch. Match the switch to the line
voltage.
001
– Power-off the system unit and monitor.
– Remove all adapter cards from the riser card.
– Make sure the monitor I/O signal cable is properly connected to the
system unit.
– Make sure the power cords are properly connected to the system unit and
monitor, and that the line voltage is correct. See “Power Supply” on
page 2-37.
– Make sure the monitor contrast and brightness controls are not turned too
low.
– Power-on the monitor, and wait 20 seconds.
– Power-on the system unit.
Note: The Multimedia monitors shipped with Machine Type 2162 are a
plug and play design to optimize monitor performance. Monitor
models 7095-59X and 7097-59X do not use a Monitor Self Test.
Monitor models 7095-5BX, 7095-5CX, 7097-5BX and 7097-5CX
use a Monitor Self Test. See the Specifications section in the
Multimedia Monitor User's Guide for more information. If the
monitor was not sold together with the system unit, refer to the
service information provided with the monitor.
– If you are not familiar with the Monitor Self Test, refer to “Monitor
Diagnostics” on page 3-17 for a description of the self-test.
Note: Do not run the Monitor Self Test. Do not unplug the monitor I/O
signal cable from the system unit.
(Step 001 continues)
Check Procedures
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