Using Apple Monitor - on/off indicator reversed..

My mini is connected to the 23" Apple display (early 2008).
When its running, the screen on/off LED is off. When I shut the Mini down, it is switching from off to on. This is rather irritating.
Is anyone else having that issue? What is going on there?
(This issue did not exist on my old mini (late 2005) using Tiger)

Hey Mikey
I had a similar problem with my new MacPro. Couldn't get my Lacie CRT to work with it although it worked fine with my G5. Apple sent me a new video card and we replaced it today. Works like a dream. Give AppleCare a call and they will most likely send you a new video card. They have been having problems with some of the ones that had shipped.

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