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Monitor goes to sleep/goes blank randomly

Discussion in 'Audio and Video' started by davbell22602, Nov 23, 2012.

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  1. davbell22602 TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 128

    Acer Aspire T180 Decktop with windows xp media center edition.

    AST180-EA350M

    Does it on 2 different monitors.One them is a brand new monitor that was never used but in box for awhile.
    davbell22602, Nov 23, 2012
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  2. Tmagic650 TS Ambassador Posts: 18,760   +62

    Do you have on-board video or a separate video card?
    Tmagic650, Nov 26, 2012
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  3. davbell22602 TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 128

    I have on board video. Also tried reformating the hard but it wont let me do it from the dos prompt screen.
    davbell22602, Nov 26, 2012
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  4. Tmagic650 TS Ambassador Posts: 18,760   +62

    You need to reformat using an XP install disk that you boot the computer with
    Tmagic650, Nov 26, 2012
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  5. davbell22602 TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 128

    Thats what I figured. Thanks
    davbell22602, Nov 26, 2012
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