Compaq Service Reference Guide F-5
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Characters are dim. 1. Adjust the monitor's brightness and contrast controls.
2. Check that the video cable is securely connected to the graphics
card and monitor.
3. Set the RGB switch (and sync options, if available) to 75 ohms, with
the sync set to External. Refer to the documentation included with
the monitor.
Monitor does not function
properly when used with the
energy saver features.
Monitor without the energy saver feature is being used with energy
saver features enabled. Disable the monitor energy saver features.
Blurry display or requested
resolution cannot be set.
If the graphics controller was upgraded, the correct display drivers
may not be loaded. Install the correct display drivers on the diskette
included in the upgrade kit.
The picture is broken up; it rolls,
jitters, or blinks.
1. Be sure the monitor cable is securely connected to the computer.
2. In a two-monitor system or if another monitor is in close proximity,
move the monitors apart to be sure they are not interfering with one
other's magnetic field.
3. Fluorescent lights or fans may be too close to the monitor.
Screen goes blank. A screen blanking utility may be installed or energy saver features
may be enabled. Press any key or type password.
Monitor overheats. There is not enough ventilation space for proper airflow. Leave at least
3 inches (7.6 cm) of ventilation space. Be sure there is nothing on top
of the monitor obstructing the air flow.
Cursor will not move using the
arrow keys on the numeric
keypad.
The Num Lock key is on. Press the key to turn it off. The Num Lock
light should not be on when you want to use the arrow keys.
SCSI
Problem Possible Solution
System with IDE and SCSI drives
will not boot from SCSI hard
drive.
The IDE drive needs to be disabled. Under the Computer Setup
Advanced menu, disable the primary IDE controller.
System will not boot from a
SCSI drive.
1. The SCSI drive is not configured correctly.
2. Ensure that drive cabling and jumpers are set correctly. To boot a
SCSI drive, the drive ID number must be set to 0.
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