Yes the computer is up and running, but the monitor is dark. But if I unplug the monitor and then replug it, like I said, it then lights up...Also, the monitor LED is lit, but if you press the on off button again it will not light up.
OK...I found the problem....I was using the "Energy Star" power saver mode instead of the "Home Computer Mode." According to the HP" article: "The Monitor is Blank after Starting the Computer," that was one of the suggestions they listed amoung a few others having to do with upgrading the "BIOS," or your video card.....If you use the "Energy Star Mode" your computer monitor will take more than 2 minutes to light up....