Gateway E-3200 - Manual (Page 73)

64 Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your E-3200 System
The color monitor displays everything in black and white.
The displayed characters are garbled.
Probable Cause Solution
The system was
turned on before the
monitor. Make certain the monitor is turned on, and
then restart the system.
The display type is set
incorrectly. From the Control Panel window ( Start |
Settings | C ontrol Panel ), double-click
Display , set the display to the appropriate
monitor type, and then reboot the system.
Probable Cause Solution
The video cable is
damaged. Check the cable and connectors for bent
pins or broken wires.
The video card has
failed. Try another video card.
The display setup is
incorrect. From 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.