Troubleshooting in Build: Video - Revision history

Kevin.Williams at 23:16, 18 April 2014

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RyanDodd at 22:32, 16 April 2014

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Scellef at 22:05, 27 July 2011

2011-07-27T22:05:01Z

Scellef at 00:43, 22 July 2011

2011-07-22T00:43:35Z

Alamb: User:Alamb/Troubleshooting Video moved to Troubleshooting in Build: Video

2011-07-21T23:29:54Z

User:Alamb/Troubleshooting Video moved to Troubleshooting in Build: Video

Alamb: User:Checkman/Troubleshooting Video moved to User:Alamb/Troubleshooting Video: User:Checkman no longer employed at Free Geek.

2011-07-21T22:52:08Z

User:Checkman/Troubleshooting Video moved to User:Alamb/Troubleshooting Video: User:Checkman no longer employed at Free Geek.

Checkman: /* DESKTOP BUILD: VIDEO TROUBLESHOOTING */

2011-03-09T19:25:55Z

DESKTOP BUILD: VIDEO TROUBLESHOOTING

Checkman: /* DESKTOP BUILD: VIDEO TROUBLESHOOTING */

2011-03-09T02:04:27Z

DESKTOP BUILD: VIDEO TROUBLESHOOTING

Checkman: /* DESKTOP BUILD: VIDEO TROUBLESHOOTING */

2011-03-08T21:40:28Z

DESKTOP BUILD: VIDEO TROUBLESHOOTING

Checkman: /* DESKTOP BUILD: VIDEO TROUBLESHOOTING */

2011-03-08T21:39:53Z

DESKTOP BUILD: VIDEO TROUBLESHOOTING

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 !The computer seems to be up and running, but there is no POST or Boot!
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-If the system fans are running, and all lights and sounds seem to look OK, first check test the power supply to ensure that its good (some times a defunct power supply will give enough power to make it seem like the system is operating properly, but doesn't provide enough power to actually run).
+If the system fans are running and the lights are on, first test the power supply (some times a defunct power supply will give enough power to make it seem like the system is operating properly, but not provide enough power to properly boot the system).
-Next, Try switching out different types of RAM in each of the memory slots.  Oftentimes, if the right memory is not in place initially, the system will not POST.
+If the power supply checks out, try swapping in different speeds and sizes of RAM.  Start by loading the RAM into the first bank (usually the closest to the processor), and then into the subsequent slots.  Occasionally a DIMM slot on the motherboard can be bad, preventing the system from successfully POSTing.
-Try installing another video card into the AGP/PCI/PCIe slot that is in your system and try booting up with the monitor connected to that.  If you need help finding the right video card, simply ask a build instructor for help.
+Try installing a couple of different video cards into the video interface (AGP or PCIe) and connecting it to the monitor.  If you need help finding the right video card, simply ask a build instructor for help.
-And finally, try hooking up to a different monitor, or use different cables for the hook-up.  If this still doesn't work, simply reach out to a Build Instructor and bring them up to speed on where you are with your issue.
+And finally, try hooking up to a different monitor, or use different cables for the hook-up.  If this still doesn't work, simply reach out to a Build Instructor and bring them up to speed on where you are with the issue.
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 !For strange video issues in general...
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-If you're experiencing paranormal-like activity on your video, try updating the systems drivers for the hardware the system has.  Do this by going to "System" in the toolbar --> "Administration" --> and click on "Hardware Drivers".  The system will then search for any necessary drivers for your system.  Once this is complete, simply restart the system and see if the issue is resolved.
+If you're experiencing paranormal-like activity on your video, try updating the systems drivers for the hardware the system has.  Do this by going to '''System >> Administration >> Hardware Drivers'''.  The system will then search for any necessary drivers for your system.  Once this is complete, simply restart the system and see if the issue is resolved.
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 !"My screen is a strange tint/color"
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-This usually occurs when a connection is bad.  Check all the connections from the system to the monitor and ensure that the plugs are hooked up correctly.  If this has been checked, reach out to a Build instructor; you may want to replace your video card.
+This usually occurs when a connection is bad.  Check all the connections from the system to the monitor and ensure that the plugs are hooked up correctly.  If this has been checked, reach out to a Build instructor; you may want to replace your video card, or swap out the VGA cable.
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 !"When Ubuntu starts up and I login, the power button disappears"
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-Oftentimes this can be fixed when one restarts their system.  But, another way of resolving the issue is to right-click the toolbar >> "Add to panel" >> select "Indicator Applet Session" >> and click "Add".  Once you see the power icon, you will need to unlock each of the items to the right of the power icon by right-clicking the icon and unchecking the "Lock to Panel".  Then you can go about moving the power icon to the right side of the screen.  Make sure to re-lock each icon when you're finished.
+Oftentimes this can be fixed by rebooting.  Another way of resolving the issue is to right-click the top panel and go to '''Add to panel'''.  Either type '''Indicator Applet Session''' or scroll down and select it from the list and click '''Add'''.  Once you see the power icon, you will need to unlock each of the items to the right of the power icon by right-clicking the icon and unchecking '''Lock to Panel'''.  Then you can go about moving the power icon to the right side of the screen.  Make sure to lock each icon again when you're finished.
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+=Video Troubleshooting=
 Video issues can come up for a number of reasons, so below, we'll try and identify some of the main ones for you to try and troubleshoot...
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-|style="text-align:center" width="20%"|'''The computer seems to be up and running, but there is no POST or Boot! '''
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-|style="text-align:left" width="80%"|If the system fans are running, and all lights and sounds seem to look OK, first check test the power supply to ensure that its good (some times a defunct power supply will give enough power to make it seem like the system is operating properly, but doesn't provide enough power to actually run).
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 Next, Try switching out different types of RAM in each of the memory slots.  Oftentimes, if the right memory is not in place initially, the system will not POST.
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 And finally, try hooking up to a different monitor, or use different cables for the hook-up.  If this still doesn't work, simply reach out to a Build Instructor and bring them up to speed on where you are with your issue.
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-|style="text-align:center" width="20%"|'''For strange video issues in general...'''
+!For strange video issues in general...
-|style="text-align:left" width="80%"|If you're experiencing paranormal-like activity on your video, try updating the systems drivers for the hardware the system has.  Do this by going to "System" in the toolbar --> "Administration" --> and click on "Hardware Drivers".  The system will then search for any necessary drivers for your system.  Once this is complete, simply restart the system and see if the issue is resolved.
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-|style="text-align:center" width="20%"|'''"My screen is a strange tint/color"'''
+!"My screen is a strange tint/color"
-|style="text-align:left" width="80%"|This usually occurs when a connection is bad.  Check all the connections from the system to the monitor and ensure that the plugs are hooked up correctly.  If this has been checked, reach out to a Build instructor; you may want to replace your video card.
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+This usually occurs when a connection is bad.  Check all the connections from the system to the monitor and ensure that the plugs are hooked up correctly.  If this has been checked, reach out to a Build instructor; you may want to replace your video card.
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 And finally, try hooking up to a different monitor, or use different cables for the hook-up.  If this still doesn't work, simply reach out to a Build Instructor and bring them up to speed on where you are with your issue.
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 |style="text-align:left" width="80%"|This usually occurs when a connection is bad.  Check all the connections from the system to the monitor and ensure that the plugs are hooked up correctly.  If this has been checked, reach out to a Build instructor; you may want to replace your video card.
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