trouble with monitor or video card

[waggy]

I seem to be having trouble with my monitor or video card. when the system is turned off the monitor has a problem turning on. it seems as if it is having a problem going from Analog signal to digital.

it will flash on for like 1/4th a second then go black. i also can't get the user controls ont he monitor to come up.

i suspect its the monitor (a Samsung 225BW). wich kinda blows since its not that old.


So any ideas on fixing it? is it possible to fix?

 

[mpilchfamily]

If the system is off then the monitor will drop into standby mode fairly quick untill it detects a signal from the PC. Monitors don't ussualy want to be on unless the PC is on.

 

[waggy]

If the system is off then the monitor will drop into standby mode fairly quick until it detects a signal from the PC. Monitors don't ussualy want to be on unless the PC is on.

can't you still hit themenu on the monitor to bring i tup?

problem thats happening is once it drops into standby sometimes it won't come up. IF i turn off the power then turn it back on its flashes on for like 1/3 a second. Every now and then if i unplug it from the computer and put it back it sometimes works.


i suspect its the monitor. just hate to spend $200 for a new monitor to find out its the Video card then have to spend another $200 or so.