HP Firebird with VoodooDNA 803 Desktop PC Manuale Utente
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HP Firebird Desktop Essentials (Features may vary by model)
Display (Monitor)
In addition to the information listed here, also refer to the documentation that came with your
monitor.
monitor.
Symptom
Possible solution
Screen is blank, and
monitor power light is
not lit.
monitor power light is
not lit.
Reconnect the power cord to the back of the monitor and to the wall
outlet.
outlet.
Press the On button on the front of the monitor.
Screen is blank.
Press the space bar on the keyboard, or move the mouse, to make the
screen display visible again.
screen display visible again.
Press the Sleep button (select models only), or the Esc key on the
keyboard, to resume from Sleep mode.
keyboard, to resume from Sleep mode.
Press the Power button on the left side of the badge to turn on the
computer.
computer.
Inspect the monitor video connector for bent pins:
If any of the pins are bent, replace the monitor connector cable.
If no pins are bent, reconnect the monitor connector cable to the
If no pins are bent, reconnect the monitor connector cable to the
computer.
Ensure that the video cards are properly seated in the connection slots
on the motherboard.
on the motherboard.
System turns on, but
monitor is blank and
system is making
strange beeping
sounds.
monitor is blank and
system is making
strange beeping
sounds.
This beeping is called a POST (Power-On Self Test) error code.
Record the pattern of beeping (ex.: 3 short, 1 long, repeating). Error
codes vary from system to system, with the exception of a few codes
outlined in the following list. Some motherboards are equipped with a
small character display that prints out a code accompanying these
beeps. Record this code if available.
Record the pattern of beeping (ex.: 3 short, 1 long, repeating). Error
codes vary from system to system, with the exception of a few codes
outlined in the following list. Some motherboards are equipped with a
small character display that prints out a code accompanying these
beeps. Record this code if available.
1 short beep: Normal start, self test passed.
1 long, 1 short beep: Problem with motherboard.
1 long, 3 short beeps: Problem with video card.
1 beep, repeating: Problem with RAM.
Continuous beep: Power connection to video card(s) dislodged or
1 long, 1 short beep: Problem with motherboard.
1 long, 3 short beeps: Problem with video card.
1 beep, repeating: Problem with RAM.
Continuous beep: Power connection to video card(s) dislodged or
disconnected.
Try removing your video card(s) and reseating them. Also try removing
all RAM modules but one, powering on, listening for error codes,
powering off, adding another, etc., recording notes as you go. Contact
Customer Care after you have written down the code(s) and tried
reseating components, or require help doing so.
all RAM modules but one, powering on, listening for error codes,
powering off, adding another, etc., recording notes as you go. Contact
Customer Care after you have written down the code(s) and tried
reseating components, or require help doing so.
Images on the screen
are too large or too
small, or the images
are fuzzy.
are too large or too
small, or the images
are fuzzy.
Adjust the monitor resolution setting in Windows Vista:
1
Right-click the desktop, and then click Personalize.
2
Click Display Settings.
3
Adjust the Resolution slider as necessary.