No Display on the Front VGA Port for Intel® Server Board S2600GL

Documentation

Troubleshooting

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07/12/2017

Description

  • No display with front VGA port on Intel® Server Board S2600GL.
  • The rear VGA port connection works fine.
  • The same monitor that works when connected to the rear port is not detected on the front VGA port.

Resolution

  • Try a different cable or monitor that does not use pin 12 for any purpose.
  • Pin-out information is also documented in the Technical Product Specification for Intel® Server Board S2600GL, Front Panel Video Connector Pin-out, page 87, table 39.

Cause

  • Pin 12 in the VGA Cable port is either missing or not present.
  • Front panel pins on Intel® Server Board S2600GL has an ID pin.
  • Monitor manufacturers usually use pin 12 for another signal, and it interferes with the VGA port.