I would first check for a bent pin on your VGA cable... I've seen
similar problems caused by a bent pin.
Jared Smith
On Wed, 2003-06-04 at 14:08, Elton Woo wrote:
> This isn't a software related question, and not really related to linux,
> but I'm hoping that someone on the list might be able to help me.
> More specifically someone who either *builds* his own systems, or
> who knows a lot about hardware.
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> My problem:
> I recently moved my furniture around. Naturally, I disconnected my
> periphals to move the machine around as well. Since then, when I
> switch on the system, the boot messages are *YELLOW*
> instead of *white*.
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> I've checked the connections to ensure that they are properly seated, and
> that the cable is connection is *not* inverted ... I know the slight angle of
> the connection should make this "impossible". but I KNOW it can happen.
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> Today, I've even opened the box, and given it its semi-annual cleaning.
> In so doing, I removed a lot of lint and dust on the fans, etc. AGAIN, I
> verified that every connection is solid, yet, I still have the colour problem.
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> This is a Viewsonic 17 monitor about >8 years old.
> NOTE: I can run the _hardware_ control settings (the front buttons) and my
> dialogs display normally with white text on the blue background...
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> So I am looking at the possibility of either a failing monitor *cable*, or a
> failing video card... My AGP video card is a Jaton 3DForce B-32 plus.
>
> At the moment, all the "whites" in my windows are a pale yellowish-green.
> (Not pleasant to look at ... the Red Hat icon shows red, of course ... but the
> blue desktop is a dark green...
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> TIA,
>
> Elton ("its not easy being yellowish-green")... :-(
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