New XP Install and Monitor Incompatibility??

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I just received my brand new machine today installed with WINXP Pro. When I start the computer, everything seems fine at first. I see the Win XP spash screen, then my monitor goes blank. I can hear the processor working, I just can't see anything on the screen. My monitor is about 1.5 years old and is a generic brand even though the rest of the system is new. I suspect that the proper display setting hasn't been chosen but I don't know how to bypass the startup so I can tell XP what monitor type I'm using. Or, do you suspect there's something else going on? I'm eager to try my new machine and right now it's just sitting there

HELP

Cheryl.
 
You need to select a lower resolution/refresh rate. Start in Safe Mode by
holding F8 key at OS boot.

-Kent
 
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