IBM 6648 User Guide - Page 100
Monitor problems, Action, Advanced Power Management APM feature. If
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Monitor problems Action The monitor works when you turn on the system, but goes blank when you start some application programs. Verify that: 1. The monitor signal cable is securely connected to the monitor and the monitor connector on the graphics adapter. For the location of the monitor connector on the graphics adapter installed in your computer, see "Connecting computer cables" on page 7. 2. The necessary device drivers for the application programs are installed. If you cannot correct the problem, have the computer serviced. The monitor works when you turn on the system, but goes blank after some period of computer inactivity. The computer is probably set for energy savings with the Advanced Power Management (APM) feature. If the APM feature is enabled, disabling APM or changing APM settings might solve the problem (see "Power-management features" on page 39). Blank screen. If you cannot correct the problem, have the computer serviced. Verify that: 1. The computer power cord is plugged into the computer and a working electrical outlet. 2. The monitor is turned on and the Brightness and Contrast controls are adjusted correctly. 3. The monitor signal cable is securely connected to the monitor and the monitor connector on the system board. To find the monitor connector on the system board, see "Connecting computer cables" on page 7. If your computer comes with an AGP adapter, verify that the monitor is connected to the monitor connector on the AGP adapter. If you cannot correct the problem, have the computer serviced. Only the cursor appears. Have the computer serviced. Wrong characters appear on Have the computer serviced. the screen. 86 User Guide