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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 7
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
Set the monitor
resolution to 1024 x
768 @ 60 Hz.
Connecting your
Monitor
section
on page 7
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 7
