Video colors do not display correctly

Symptom

The video colors do not correctly display on the monitor.

Cause

  • The video cable is not securely connected to the correct port.

  • The monitor and KVM switch are not compatible with the video output of the server.

  • The video cable is damaged.

Action
  1. Verify that no loose connections exist.

    For more information, see Loose connections.

  2. Verify that the VGA or Display port cable is securely connected to the correct connector on the server and the monitor.
  3. Verify that the monitor and KVM switch are compatible with the video output of the server.
  4. If using a KVM switching device, verify that all cables and connectors are the proper length and are supported by the switch.

    For more information, see the switch documentation.

  5. Verify that the VGA or Display port cable is not damaged by replacing the cable with a known functioning cable.