Troubleshooting; Self-Test - Dell S2216H User Manual

Troubleshooting

WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
Safety Instructions.

Self-Test

Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you to check if your monitor is
functioning properly. If your monitor and computer are properly connected but the
monitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the following
steps:
1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor.
2. Disconnect the video cable from the back of the computer. To ensure proper
Self-Test operation, remove all digital and analog cables from the back of
monitor.
3. Turn on the monitor.
If the monitor is working correctly, it detects that there is no signal and one of
the following message appears. While in self-test mode, the power LED remains
white.
Dell S2X16H
Dell S2X16H
NOTE: This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable
is disconnected or damaged.
4. Turn Off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your
computer and the monitor.
If your monitor remains dark after you reconnect the cables, check your video
controller and computer, because your monitor is functioning properly.
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No HDMI Cable
?
The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes.
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? No VGA Cable
The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes.
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