Mac Pro and Lucite 23" cinema display turns all white when starting up the

I have a friend that has a 2.6 MacPro and a ADC 23" cinema display with adapter. When ever he starts the computer the screen turns all white and locks ups ? Any ideas what's causing it ?

Try Resetting the PRAM (Press and hold the Command-Option-P-R on start-up), some of the basic monitor parameters are stored there, maybe it'll be enough, and its an easy and harmless procedure.
About Resetting PRAM and NVRAM:
<http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=2238>
Good Luck,
Baryo.

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