Alpha Server 4100 showing blank screen

nollop — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 08:13:39 GMT

Hi,

I have an Alpha 4100 with 3 failed HDD's. If I connect to console serially, I can get to SRM console (>>>) and can do the usual commands. However, when connected to a monitor, only a blue screen was showing with a blinking cursor. Pressing keys on the keyboard doesn't show any response. I tried reseating the VGA card, and now the monitor isn't even switching on (it just says no VGA signal). Again, I can get to SRM console when connected serially.

I have already verified that the variable console is set to "graphics" and when I do a "show bios" I can see the vga card being listed. I tried running the "test" command, but i revealed no information about the VGA card.

Could this no-console output on VGA monitor be related to the failed HDD's or is related to a failed VGA card?

Thanks

Re: Alpha Server 4100 showing blank screen

Andy_Bustamant2 — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:35:18 GMT

If the console is set to graphics and you're not getting video, have you checked the cables & monitor? Just to confirm, do you have a supported vga card and are you running the last firmware for your 4100?

If the configuration was working and stopped, you probably have a hardware problem. If this is a new configuration or you changed another card in system, there may be some set up work required.

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