Table 4-4 External display problems (continued)
Problem Cause Solution
Power LED flashes red
6 times (once every
second), followed by a
2-second pause,
followed by 6 beeps.
Prevideo graphics error. Try these solutions in this order:
●
Reseat the graphics card if using nVidia graphics;
reseat the processor if using Intel HD Graphics.
●
Replace the graphics card if using nVidia graphics or
replace the processor if using Intel HD graphics.
●
Replace the system board.
Processor does not support
graphics output and no discrete
graphics card is installed.
Either:
●
Install a processor with Intel HD Graphics.
●
Install a supported graphics card.
Dim characters The brightness and contrast
controls are not set properly.
Adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls.
Cables are not properly
connected.
1. Verify that the monitor cable is securely connected to
the computer and the monitor.
2. Verify that internal Rear IO DP/LAN cable is
connected to the system board and the Rear I/O
board:
a. Open the computer.
b. Verify the Rear IO DP/LAN Cable is connected
to CON6701 on the system board and J16 on
the Rear I/O board (on the left bottom side).
Blurry video or
requested resolution
cannot be set.
If the graphics controller was
upgraded, the correct video
drivers might not be loaded.
Install the video drivers included in the upgrade kit, or
download and install the latest drivers for your graphics
card from
http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/
support.html.
Monitor cannot display requested
resolution.
Change the resolution.
The picture is broken
up, rolls, jitters, or
flashes.
The monitor connections might be
faulty, or the monitor might be
incorrectly adjusted.
1. Verify that the monitor cable is securely connected to
the computer and the monitor.
2. Verify that internal rear IO DP/LAN cable is
connected to the system board and the rear I/O
board:
a. Open the computer.
b. Verify the rear IO DP/LAN cable is connected to
CON6701 on the system board and J16 on the
rear I/O board (on the left bottom side).
Monitor must be degaussed. Degauss the monitor.
High pitched noise
coming from inside a
flat-panel monitor.
Brightness and contrast settings
are too high.
Lower brightness and contrast settings.
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