NonStop S-Series Hardware Installation and FastPath Guide (G06.28+)

Troubleshooting
HP NonStop S-Series Hardware Installation and FastPath Guide—541880-001
D-34
System Consoles
Monitor Screen Is Blank
Table D-4. Monitor Screen Is Blank
Symptom Recovery
The display monitor screen
appears as if it is switched
off.
1. Verify that the power switch on the display monitor is in
the on position and that the display monitor power
indicator light is lit.
2. Verify that power is available from the power source.
3. Ensure that the display monitor power cord is securely
connected to the power source.
4. Check that the display monitor interface cable is securely
attached to its connector on the system unit.
5. Verify that the brightness and contrast controls are
adjusted to produce a proper display, using the vendor
documentation as required.
6. Power off the display monitor and system unit.
7. Unplug the display monitor power cord from the power
source. Examine the cable, connector, and receptacle for
damage such as connector housing cracks, and frayed or
broken cable wires and insulation. Reconnect the power
cord to the power source.
8. Disconnect the display monitor interface cable from the
system unit, and examine the cable, as in the previous
step. Reconnect the interface cable.
9. Repair or replace any defective items.
10. Power on the system unit and display monitor and recheck
the display monitor operation.