Can't shut down after installing new monitor

I just connected a ViewSonic VA720 flat panel monitor to my G4, running OS 10.4.11 and now when I attempt to shut down, my computer's fans rev loudly for a moment before restarting the computer.
Btw, I had to adjust the screen resolution to 1280 x 1024 and the refresh rate to 60 hertz in order to use the monitor.
Any suggestions? Thanks!

Try a NVRAM reset. See Mac PRAM, NVRAM, CUDA/PMU & Battery Tutorial
 Cheers, Tom

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