"Check video cable" on my x2301

my monitor has random green bars and purple dots on the BIOS screen and after the windows screen my display turns all black and shows "check video cable".. im currently using a hdmi cable.. eventhough i switched to a DVI it still has the same problem.. pls reply asap thx

Hello @noel127,
I understand that you are having issues with your HP x2301 monitor displaying a "Check Video Cable" error on the screen. I am providing you with an HP Support document: Flat Panel Monitor Displays Message about No Signal, Signal out of Range, Sleep, or Power Save, which should help you with your issue. I recommend that you review the document and apply whatever steps are indicated to fix the error.
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