The preferred startup is to turn on all peripherals first, and then the cpu -
turning on the monitor and other peripherals can create a power surge which can
disrupt the cpu. The monitor is also identified by windows plug and play during
startup and sets the video specs appropriately.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Changhsu P. Liu" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, November 09, 2001 8:51 AM
> Subject: [PCBUILD] Strange monitor problem
>
> > I bought a Philips 109S20 19" monitor from OfficeDepot.com. It works
> > perfectly for the 1st few weeks but I noticed a few strange problems
> > recently (still within a month old).
> >
> > I have a separate power switch for my monitor and speakers. I turn on my
> > computer first and then turn on the switch for my monitor after the system
> > is ready.
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