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TROUBLESHOOTING COMPUTER ISSUES

IDENTIFYING HARDWARE SOFTWARE NETWORK PROBLEMS

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What should you verify if your computer’s monitor remains blank, even though you’ve checked all power connections to your computer’s monitor, already verified the monitor’s functionality on another system, and ensured power-saving is not enabled?
A
Verify that the monitor’s video cable is properly connected to the computer’s video output
B
Verify that the onboard video is enabled in the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) if you are using it or disabled if you are not
C
Verify that the monitor’s video cable is properly connected to the electrical wall outlet.
D
Verify that your video drivers are correct for your video card
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -If the power cord is removable from the back of the monitor, try replacing it with another power cable. If you still cannot turn on the monitor after trying another wall outlet and cable, the monitor is broken and should be replaced.

Detailed explanation-2: -If you have a flat panel LCD monitor, unplug the monitor power cable, wait about 30 seconds, reconnect the cable and then turn on the monitor. This resets the electronics on the monitor. If the monitor has a detachable video cable, obtain a second monitor cable for testing purposes in case the cable is bad.

Detailed explanation-3: -We’ll look at some things that can cause a black or blank screen: Connection problems with your monitor or screen. Display adapter driver update issues. Issues with recent system updates or installations.

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