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IBM Aptiva Hardware Handbook

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58 Troubleshooting tables
Any of the following:
Totally blank screen
No cursor displayed
Only the cursor is displayed
Screen is unreadable
Other monitor problems
1.If you have enabled the Standby feature, press any key or move the mouse to
exit Standby.
2.If you have enabled the Rapid Resume feature and set up the Automatic
Power Off option, turn the system unit back on.
3.Make sure the monitor cable is correctly and securely connected to the
system unit.
4.Make sure the system unit and monitor power cords are securely plugged
into electrical outlets.
5.Make sure the system unit and monitor are turned on. (The power indicator
lights on the system unit and the monitor are lit when they are on.)
6.Adjust the monitor controls.
7.Change the background colors in your software application or try using a
different software application.
8.Unplug the system unit power cord from the electrical outlet, wait 10
seconds, and then plug the power cord back into the electrical outlet. If the
computer does not start immediately, push the on/off button on the system
unit.
9.There may be a problem with the battery on your system board. See
“Replacing the battery” on page 140 for instructions on how to replace the
battery.
Table 8: Troubleshooting: Monitor problems (Continued)
If the problem is: Here’s what to do:
Note: If any of these problems continue after taking the actions listed, check your A Guide to HelpWare and All the Extras folder
for information on obtaining service.
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IBM Aptiva Specifications

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CPUIntel Pentium
RAM8 MB to 64 MB
Operating SystemWindows 95
GraphicsS3, ATI
Optical DriveCD-ROM
PortsSerial, Parallel, PS/2
Expansion SlotsISA, PCI

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