IBM Aptiva 2159 Manual

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MonitorFirst, set the system to VGA mode. To do this in Windows 95, depress theF8 function key during startup. Safe mode (VGA) will be set for Windows95. Use the operating system's video setup to change the monitorresolution.Check the line voltage and power cord before replacing the monitor. See“Detachable Monitor I/O Signal Cable Connector Test Points” on page 5-17for pin identification.High voltage Northern and Southern Hemisphere monitors may come with avoltage selector (110 V–220 V) switch. The 145-W power supply may havea voltage selector (110 V–220 V) switch. Match the switch to the linevoltage.001– 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 thesystem unit.– Make sure the power cords are properly connected to the system unit andmonitor, and that the line voltage is correct. See “Power Supply” onpage 2-35.– Make sure the monitor contrast and brightness controls are not turned toolow.– Power-on the monitor, and wait 20 seconds.– Power-on the system unit.Note: The Multimedia monitors shipped with Machine Type 2159 are aplug and play design to optimize monitor performance. Thesemonitors do not use a Monitor Self Test. See the Specificationssection in theMultimedia Monitor User's Guide for moreinformation.DOES THE LED COME ON?Yes No002– Check the line cords for the monitor and the system unit forcontinuity.– Check the line voltage.– Replace the monitor.Check Procedures 2-67