Monitor turns off, though by persistently pressing monitor on button it eventually functions

Model number p6-2128
Product number H2M96AA#ABC
Windows 8
Recently when I have tried to start up my computer, the monitor goes blank.
I have noticed when I press the monitor's on button twice that the monitor
will turn on for a fraction of a second and then return to being blank. When I continue
pressing the on button in this way for half an hour, the monitor will evenutally
remain on and I can use the computer without difficulty.
However, if the computer is left for a long period of time with the screensaver
showing on the monitor, then the monitor will shut-down again and I will
have to start pressing the on button repeatedly again.
There are no error messages, though when the monitor briefly flashes before
turning off a white box at near the top of the monitor reads:
Monitor Status
VGA Input: Active
DVI   Input: No Input Signal 
I have not made any recent changes to the computer, except perhaps there might have been some
downloads.
The problem seems to be getting worse and I am worried that my computer will soon no longer function
at all.
Please Help!

>How would I change the DVI input mode?
These ports are auto-sensing ...
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