14 Nov
2006
14 Nov
'06
2:08 a.m.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tothwolf" <tothwolf at concentric.net>
To: "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts"
<cctalk at classiccmp.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 1:06 AM
Subject: Re: Odd video problem
On Mon, 13 Nov 2006, Teo Zenios wrote:
Does the KVM and its cables pass all 15 wires though? If not, that might
be the cause. Do you make sure the KVM has the monitor switched to that
computer before powering the computer up?
-Toth
I have not checked each pin on the cables to see if they are all connected
(will check one tomorrow). Yes the KVM is switched to the machine before I
power it up. Never had an issue with my newer machines (or the other 486
ones).
My guess
for intermittent troubles would be a loose connector. I had to
replace the DE-15 on my 2A monitor's cable for that very reason.
I'd so like to find one or more reasonably priced 17" mono VGA monitors
these days...
I have the computer connected to a KVM that goes to a 17" SAMTRON, I can
check the cables but I don't think any are loose. The 386/40 is also
connected to a KVM if that matters.