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07-08-2011 01:13 AM
07-08-2011 01:13 AM
Alpha Server 4100 showing blank screen
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
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07-12-2011 01:35 PM
07-12-2011 01:35 PM
Re: Alpha Server 4100 showing blank screen
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.