Lenovo NetVista Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for NetVista 6832 and 6833 s - Page 98
Monitor, Windows ME or Windows 2K, depress the F8 function
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Monitor First, set the system to VGA mode. To do this in Windows ME or Windows 2K, depress the F8 function key during startup. Safe mode (VGA) will be set for Windows ME or Windows 2K. Use the operating system's video setup to change the monitor resolution. The monitors that come with the system are DDC2A/ B or DDC1/2B+ (Display Data Channel) compliant. While starting Windows ME or Windows 2K, 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 blinks in amber color. Under the normal operating 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. See "Monitor Port Signals" on page 135 for pin identification. 001 - START • Power off the system unit and monitor. • Remove all adapter cards. • Make sure that the monitor I/O signal cable is properly connected to the system unit and monitor. • Make sure that the power cords are properly connected to the system unit and monitor, and that the line voltage is correct. • Make sure that the monitor contrast and brightness controls are not turned too low. • Make sure that the diagnostics diskette is in the diskette drive. • Power on the monitor, and wait 20 seconds. • Power on the system unit. 66 IBM Desktop System HMM