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The displayed characters are garbled., The video is distorted., In the Control Panel window

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Probable cause The display type is set incorrectly Solution In the Control Panel window (Start | Settings | Control Panel), double-click Display, set the display to the appropriate monitor type, then restart the system. The displayed characters are garbled. Probable cause Solution The video cable is damaged Make sure the cable and connectors are in good condition (no bent pins or broken wires). The display setup is incorrect In the Control Panel window (Start | Settings | Control Panel), double-click Display and check the settings. The correct video type should be selected, along with a supported resolution. Check your monitor and video controller documentation for details. The video is distorted. Probable cause Solution The monitor controls are not properly adjusted Adjust the monitor controls until the text becomes clear. (See your monitor documentation for more information.) The connector or cable is damaged Make sure the cable and connectors are in good condition (no bent pins or broken wires). The surge protector or UPS is Disconnect the monitor power cable and damaged connect it directly to the power source. The monitor is too close to a source of electrical interference Move the monitor away from sources of electrical interference, such as televisions, unshielded speakers, microwave ovens, fluorescent lights, and metal beams or shelves. The monitor needs to be degaussed Turn off the server and monitor for at least a half hour, then restart the system. Video problems 119

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Video problems
119
The displayed characters are garbled.
The video is distorted.
The display type is set
incorrectly
In the Control Panel window (
Start | Settings |
Control Panel
), double-click
Display
, set the
display to the appropriate monitor type, then
restart the system.
Probable cause
Solution
The video cable is damaged
Make sure the cable and connectors are in
good condition (no bent pins or broken wires).
The display setup is incorrect
In the Control Panel window (
Start | Settings |
Control Panel
), double-click
Display
and
check the settings. The correct video type
should be selected, along with a supported
resolution. Check your monitor and video
controller documentation for details.
Probable cause
Solution
The monitor controls are not
properly adjusted
Adjust the monitor controls until the text
becomes clear. (See your monitor
documentation for more information.)
The connector or cable is
damaged
Make sure the cable and connectors are in
good condition (no bent pins or broken wires).
The surge protector or UPS is
damaged
Disconnect the monitor power cable and
connect it directly to the power source.
The monitor is too close to a
source of electrical
interference
Move the monitor away from sources of
electrical interference, such as televisions,
unshielded speakers, microwave ovens,
fluorescent lights, and metal beams or
shelves.
The monitor needs to be
degaussed
Turn off the server and monitor for at least a
half hour, then restart the system.
Probable cause
Solution