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Compaq Professional Workstation SP700 Reference Guide
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COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Solving Display Problems
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Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Blank screen.
You are using a fixed-sync
monitor and it won’t sync at
the resolution chosen.
Be sure that the monitor
can support the selected
resolution and refresh
rate.
Monitor does not function
properly when used with
energy saver features.
Monitor without energy saver
capabilities is being used with
energy saver features
enabled.
Disable monitor energy
saver feature.
Blurry display or requested
resolution cannot be set.
If the graphics controller was
upgraded, the correct display
drivers may not be loaded.
Refer to the
documentation in the
upgrade kit for more
information on display
drivers.
The picture is broken up; it
rolls, jitters, or blinks.
Monitor cable may be loose.
Be sure the monitor cable
is securely connected to
the workstation.
In a 2-monitor system or if
another monitor is in close
proximity, the monitors may
interfere with each other’s
magnetic field.
Move the monitors farther
apart.
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