Dell S2230MX User Manual

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Back to Contents PageTroubleshootingDell™ S2230MX/S2330MX monitorSelf-TestBuilt-in DiagnosticsIn-Store DemoCommon ProblemsProduct Specific ProblemsWARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions.Self-TestYour monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. If your monitor and computer are properlyconnected but the monitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the following steps:1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor.2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. To ensure proper Self-Test operation, remove both Digital (white connector) and the Analog (blueconnector) cables from the back of computer.3. Turn on the monitor.The floating dialog box should appear on-screen (against a black background) if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is working correctly.While in self-test mode, the power LED remains white. Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the dialogs shown below will continuously scrollthrough the screen.or4. This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged. The monitor will enter Power Save Modeafter 5 minutes if left at this state.5. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor.If your monitor screen remains blank after you use the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer, because your monitor is functioningproperly.NOTE: Self-test feature check is not available for S-Video, Composite, and Component video modes.Built-in DiagnosticsYour monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you are experiencing is an inherent problem with your monitor, orwith your computer and video card.NOTE: You can run the built-in diagnostics only when the video cable is unplugged and the monitor is in self-test mode.