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Monitor works with DVI but when change to DFP monitor, it doesnt work!

Asked Dec 23, 2010, 04:53 PM — 5 Answers
I have a Lenovo ThinkCentre that works with a DVI monitor. There is a DFP output but when I try to use that with a regular monitor (I know it is good), I don't get any picture. I am not able to keep the DVI monitor. Any suggestions? Do I change something in bios or just get a cable the is dvi from computer to dfp at monitor.

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Dec 26, 2010, 04:22 PM
Before you buy a cable, see http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkCentre/ct-p/Thinkcentre
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Dec 27, 2010, 06:23 AM
Great, it solved my probem! I appreciate the help. I do have another
Quesion, recently I have had a problem with the computer freezing up when
Working with more than one program open. For examle, if I am working in
Microsoft outlook express, I can't open Quicken, it hangs up. I used the
Lenovo diagnostic, memory and everything checked out...only abnl test was
Linear verify...but repeated the hdd test and it was ok..does that sound
Like hdd problems? I had the same HDD in another computer and it did the
Same. So I put it in another computer that was working fine and it still
Does it...I am thinking HDD.
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Dec 27, 2010, 07:24 AM
Yes, I think your HDD is failing. Back up everything while you can.
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Dec 27, 2010, 07:38 AM
Yes, I thought so...backing up nearly complete! Got any good suggestions of what settings I should save...ie network etc or where to find those guidelines. By the way, you have been great help!
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Dec 27, 2010, 10:02 AM
No suggestions, but could be worth it to join the forum and ask; I got good info when considering a ThinkPad.
Http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/user/userregistrationpage?dest_url=http%3A%2F%2Fforums. lenovo.com%2F%3Fprofile.language%3Den

You're welcome nthebrk.
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