
Troubleshooting System Components
Monitor
Table 6–2 lists suggestions for solving monitor problems.
Table 6–2 Problems with the Monitor
Symptom
Possible Cause
Suggested Solution
Start-up display does not
appear after 2 minutes.
Monitor is not turned on.
Check the monitor On/Off switch; be sure
it is on ( | ).
Power cord is not
connected.
Check that the monitor power cord is
connected at both ends.
Monitor video cable is
not connected.
Check that the monitor video cable is
connected at both ends.
Monitor brightness and
contrast controls are set
too low for the screen
display to be seen.
Adjust the monitor brightness and
contrast controls. If necessary, refer to
your monitor guide for more information.
Alternate console switch
is in the wrong position.
Turn off the power. Change the alternate
console switch to the down (off) position.
Use a small pointed object to set the
switch, but do not use a pencil; the
graphite will damage the switch. See
Appendix A for more information. Turn
the power back on.
Monitor is defective.
Contact your Digital service
representative, or turn to Appendix A for
instructions on testing with an alternate
console.
Monitor screen is frozen.
Press Ctrl/F2 to restore screen.
Handling Problems 6–5