Solving Display Problems With Your Computer

If your encounter a display problem, refer to the documentation that came with the monitor and to the common causes and solutions listed below..

You Got a Blank Screen With your computer?
Check if the Monitor is not turned on and the monitor light is on, Simply turn on the monitor and check that the monitor light is on......

The cable connections are not correct, Simply check the cable connection from the monitor to the computer and to the electric outlet......

The energy saver features has been disabled, Simply press any key or click the mouse button and if it is set, type your password.......

RGB {Red, Green, Blue} input switch on the back of the computer is incorrectly set, Simply set the monitors RGB input to 75 ohms and if there is a sync switch, set it to external.......

You are using a fixed-sync monitor and it wont sync at the resolution chosen, Simply be sure that the monitor can accept the same sweep rate as the resolution chosen........

Monitor Does Not Function When Used With Energy Saver Features
Monitor without energy saver capabilities is being used with energy saver features enabled, Simply disable monitor energy covey feature.

Video Colors Are Wrong
The cabling or monitor impedance is incorrect, Simply be sure that your monitors RGB inputs are set to 75 ohms and if you are using BNC cables be sure that the Red, Green and Blue BNC cables are connected to the corresponding monitor connectors.

Dim Character
The brightness and contrast controls are not set properly, Simply adjust the monitor brightness and contrast control
Cables are not properly connected, simply check that the video cable is securely connected to the video card and the monitor.
The RGB switch on the back of the monitor is incorrectly set, Simply set the RGB switch {and sync options, if this option is available} to 75 ohms, with the sync st to EXTERNAL. Refer to the documentation included with the monitor.

Blurry Display Or Requested Resolution Cannot Be Set
If the graphics controller was upgraded, the correct display drivers may not be loaded, Simply install the display drivers on the cd included in the upgrade kit.

My Computer Screen Goes Blank
You may have a screen blanking utility installed or energy saver features are enabled, Simply Press any key or type password.

The Picture Is Broken Up Or It Rolls, Jitters Or Blinks
The monitor connections may be incomplete or the monitor may be incorrectly adjusted, Simply be sure that the monitor cable is securely connected to the computer and in a 3 monitor system or if another monitor is in close proximity, be sure that the monitors are not interfering with each others electromagnetic field by moving them apart.

Monitor Overheats
There is not enough ventilation space for proper airflow, Simply leave at least 3 inches{7.6cm} of ventilation space . Be sure there is nothing sitting on the top of the monitor obstructing field by moving them apart.

Cursor Will Not Move Using The Arrow Keys On The Keypad
The num lock key may be on, Simply press the num lock key. The num lock light should be on if you want to use the arrow keys.