Your monitor features a power-saving mode to save power when the computer is inactive for some time. Generally, when it happens, you see a message “No signal, Entering Power save mode.” However, if the monitor constantly enters into this mode, it can be quite a hassle for the users. 

This happens mostly if the sleep timer is set to a lower time frame. In such cases, the inputs from your keyboard and mouse will wake up the monitor. However, if the monitor enters the power saver mode on startup, other causes might have contributed to this problem.

We will discuss it further in this article and suggest fixes for them as well. 

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The monitor keeps entering the power save mode if the system registers no activity over a prolonged time period. Some other reasons for it are;

This issue with the monitor entering power mode must be addressed by going to the root of its cause. As discussed earlier, there are numerous causes for this issue. Accordingly, the fixes are also different. Some require reconfiguring the display settings, while others need managing the hardware. 

Now, let us deal with them one at a time.

If you want to resolve your display unit’s issues, start by checking the display cables. Ensure they are plugged in correctly. Also, see that they are connected to the right port. Sometimes, you may connect it to a different port. 

You can use other simple troubleshooting methods like:

After applying these fixes, check if the problem is solved. Else, move on to the fixes below.

If the monitor is entering the power mode very regularly, it might be because of the Windows Power settings. This is likely to occur if the sleep and display settings are set to a brief time. And when the system notices inactivity, it automatically goes to sleep within a short duration. 

To prolong the sleep time, use these steps:

You can adjust these settings using the command prompt too. Here’re the steps you can follow:

Windows troubleshooter is a great feature to solve the general issue on the computer. You may use it to solve the issues with the display as well. If the issue of the monitor is associated with the power management, follow these steps:

There is a possibility that the monitor is not able to cope with the resolution set. Try changing or lowering the resolution of your monitor to see if it solves the problem

Here’s how to do it:

The problem could also be due to a faulty GPU. If possible, switch to integrated graphics or a different GPU and check whether it solves the problem.

To do this, follow these steps:

If the monitor goes to the power save mode on startup, the issue certainly lies with the RAM sticks or the CMOS battery. Many users experiencing similar monitor issues have reported that removing and reconnecting the RAM sticks solved the problem.

Here’s how to remove and reconnect the RAM module.

Similarly, you can also replace the CMOS battery if you have not changed it for a long time. However, note that removing the CMOS battery resets the BIOS setting to its default state. To remove and replace the CMOS battery, check out this article which explains the process in great detail.