Gateway 7250R Manual De Usuario

Troubleshooting

The image on the screen is dim or difficult to read

The color monitor displays everything in black and white

The displayed characters are garbled

The video card is not seated
correctly

Open the system and reseat the video card. The server
board may have a built-in video adapter, so there may not
be a video adapter to remove and replace.

The video card is not
compatible with the system

Check the documentation or technical support to make
sure that the video card is compatible with the system. If
not, obtain a compatible video card. The server board
may have a built-in video adapter, so there may not be
a video adapter to remove and replace.

The terminator card or the
second processor is not
seated properly

Open the system and reseat the terminator card or the
second processor.

Probable cause

Solution

The monitor brightness and
contrast controls are turned
down

Adjust the brightness and contrast knobs until the text
becomes clear.

Sunlight is glaring off the
display

Position the monitor away from the sun or a window.

The monitor may be old

Replace the monitor.

Probable cause

Solution

The system was turned
on before the monitor

Make sure that the monitor is turned on, then restart the
system.

The display type is set
incorrectly

In the Control Panel window (Start | Settings | Control
Panel), double-click Display, set the display to the
appropriate monitor type, then restart the system.

Probable cause

Solution

The video cable is damaged

Make sure the connector and cable have no bent or
damaged pins.

Probable cause

Solution

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