[NTLUG:Discuss] Weird monitor problem

[Burton Strauss III]

This could also be two, unrelated problems.

The server not powering on at first sounds like a failing power supply.
Maybe a bad capacitor - such that after it's had enough time to charge, it's
ok.  Could also be the capacitor on the MB - there were a spate of bad ones
in the late 90s.

Q? re the monitor - is it really old, like prior to Plug&Pray?  Could be
that when it's powered up and you hot plug it, the newer video card isn't
recognizing the video mode.

-----Burton

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Sent: Monday, December 29, 2008 10:02 AM
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Subject: Re: [NTLUG:Discuss] Weird monitor problem

One room may still mean a single breaker.  Do you have any form of UPS
involved?  I have worked on some systems where the power issue was coming
out of the wall and the UPS set on high sensitivity was able to tell us this
(as it started clicking on and  off all the time).

Quick check, can you replicate any of the power problems with an extension
cord from another room?

Matt

On Sun, Dec 28, 2008 at 8:32 PM, david <david at rawcreations.net> wrote:

> I have an unusual problem that is driving me crazy.
> I have an NEC crt monitor that worked perfectly for
> years. Now it serves as a spare for testing and fixing.
> Lately when I hook up a box to it, it doesn't work.
> If I unplug it, plug it in and reboot the machine (holding my mouth just
> right)
> it will work. My main PC has a new 19" widescreen monitor that has worked
> perfectly since day one. Yesterday I tore my box open and replaced the CPU
> heatsink/fan. Hooked everything up, booted and no video. I have not
> tried hooking
> up the old crt to the box yet.
> What I'd like to know is if it's possible that this is some sort of
> power/electric problem.
> And just to add to this mystery, if I plug my server in it will not
> power on right away, but
> if I come back later and hit the power button it starts up. The server
> has no monitor, mouse,
> keyboard. The server, PC, and NEC monitor are all on separate outlets in
> the same room.
> Sorry for the long winded rant, any advice/suggestions are much
> appreciated.
>
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