|
5.599 bytes |
Service Hints & Tips |
Document ID: RMIE-3G8GEQ |
Aptiva - 2136 Diagnostics - Monitor
Applicable to: World-Wide
Monitor
First, set the system to VGA mode. To do this in Windows 95, depress the F8 function key during startup. Safe mode (VGA) will be set for Windows 95. Use the operating system's video setup to change the monitor resolution.
The monitors that come with the system are DDC2A/B (Display Data Channel) compliant. While Windows 95 comes up, the DDC2 monitor passes resolution and frequency information to the system. The system interprets the data and sets up the proper refresh rate.
If the monitor type is set to the power saving mode, the screen remains black and the LED lights or flashes in amber color. When the monitor is turned-on alone, or is turned-on and connected to a powered-off system unit, the monitor LED presents amber blinking. Under the normal operation conditions, the LED lights in green color.
Note: Some monitors have a detachable system I/O signal cable between the monitor and the system unit. Check the line voltage, power cord, and continuity for the system I/O signal cable before replacing the monitor.
001 - START
-Power-off the system unit and monitor.
-Remove all adapter cards from the riser card.
-Make sure the monitor I/O signal cable is properly connected to the system unit and monitor.
-Make sure the power cords are properly connected to the system unit and monitor, and that the line voltage is correct.
-Make sure the monitor contrast and brightness controls are not turned too low.
-Make sure the Bootable Diagnostics Diskette is in the diskette drive.
-Power-on the monitor, and wait 20 seconds.
-Power-on the system unit.
Note: If the monitor was not sold together with the system unit, you may need to refer to the service information provided with the monitor.
002 - IS THE SCREEN READABLE? (Yes, Read ahead. No, go to step 004)
Note: If the screen shows a blinking cursor with no memory count running, answer this question "No."
-Select Interactive Tests from the Main Menu.
-Select and execute Video test from the menu.
-Follow the prompts and perform the video test.
-Go to "Index of Symptoms, Messages, Error Codes, or Beeps" 
Note: You might have to refine the monitor controls to obtain the best image.
003 - Does THE MONITOR SUCCESSFULLY PASS ALL TESTS? (Yes, Read ahead. No, go to step 004)
-You have successfully completed the video diagnostics tests. If the problem remains, go to "Index of Symptoms, Messages, Error Codes, or Beeps"
-End
004 -
-Power-off the system unit.
-Remove the hard disk drive system cable.
-Power-on the system unit.
005 - IS THE SCREEN READABLE?
-Replace the monitor. If the symptom remains, replace the system board.
-End
|
Search Keywords |
| |
|
Hint Category |
Diagnostics, Display/Monitor | |
|
Date Created |
17-04-97 | |
|
Last Updated |
08-01-99 | |
|
Revision Date |
08-01-2000 | |
|
Brand |
IBM Aptiva | |
|
Product Family |
Aptiva | |
|
Machine Type |
2136 | |
|
Model |
Various | |
|
TypeModel |
| |
|
Retain Tip (if applicable) |
| |
|
Reverse Doclinks |