Display goes blank if monitor is off while PC is on for too long

[manalishi]

I often keep my system running overnight with the monitor turned off. Recently, when i try turning the monitor on in the morning, i can see the display for 2 seconds and then it goes blank. I restart the monitor; again the display is visible for 2 seconds and then goes blank. This repeats until I restart the computer. After system restart, the display is back on without any visible problems and I can use the computer for long hours.

Today the problem worsened. The intermittent display problem persisted even after two or three restarts. The display is okay after the fourth restart.

Can you tell me what's wrong with my system?

Configuration:
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.060220-1746)
System Manufacturer: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
MoBo Model: H67MA-USB3-B3
BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz (4 CPUs)
Memory: 1960MB RAM
Page File: 948MB used, 3929MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)



Display Devices
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Card name: Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0102&SUBSYS_D0001458&REV_09
Display Memory: 1024.0 MB
Current Mode: 1680 x 1050 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: igxprd32.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.5323 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 1/6/2011 05:59:22, 58880 bytes

 

[Viking2121]

May sure the cables are not loose, and make sure the monitor is set to the right source. If that does not work, i'd try to update the video drivers. but to me sounds like the monitor might be on its way out.

Have you tried another monitor? Maybe hook up another monitor then go to bed and see if the monitor turns back on.

 

[Dyl Bot]

I had this problem, it was from my computer not being cooled down enough so the screen turned off then on again until I got the temp under control.
It could explain why it worsened if you are going into hotter weather, and restarting won't help much if the hot air cannot get out.

 

[potpolima]

i experienced this too....i just press ctrl+alt+del and then my monitor wakes up

 

[Kimimaro74]

I had same problem..follow this
-----Type Power Options in the start search box.
-----Press enter
-----Select Change Plan Settings next to the selected plan.
-----Change Turn Off Display to never from Dropdown.
mostly this can slove the problem..IF the problem still persists there's a another way to off it...let me know(becaz I'm lazy to type now)