Re: Monitor doesn't always turn on.

From: adoreurprincess (adoreurprincess_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 10/29/04


Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2004 22:49:01 -0700

I agree! Make sure your video card's integrity is intact. I have this same
problem at work with my monitor. I have to manually shut it off, turn it on,
wait... and keep doing that. IT swears there's nothing wrong and says "it
just takes some time". It's frustrating...

"Road Runner" wrote:

> Hey ... Are you using a video card ?? If so , Then have your video card
> checked ...
>
>
> "Flex" <Flex@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:56DE8ED9-D02A-48C5-AD24-1E86C1928F8F@microsoft.com...
> >I realize that this problem isn't windows related, but perhaps someone has
> > encountered it and knows a fix.
> >
> > Most times when I shutdown and then reboot, the monitor does not turn on
> > along with the PC (same on restarts). I have to sit there and manually
> > shut
> > the PC off and on until the monitor responds (I'm sure this is doing
> > wonders
> > for the integrity of my data).
> >
> > I've tested the same monitor with other PCs and it works perfectly. I've
> > tested different monitors with the problem PC and it encounters the same
> > issue. The PC has two monitor outputs, one from the onboard video card and
> > one from the AGP video card. The problem occurs regardless of which output
> > I
> > connect my monitor cable to.
> >
> > Once I get the monitor on, it responds perfectly until I either have to
> > shutdown or restart the PC. Then I have to shut the PC on and off
> > repeatedly
> > until the monitor responds once again.
> >
> > What is causing this weird behavior? How can I fix it? Any advice or
> > guidance would be greatly appreciated.
> >
> > -Flex
>
>
>



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