QUESTION:  
What should you watch out for when installing a SIMATIC RACK PC of the IL40 series using the Restore CD?

ANSWER:  
On IL40 computers, the graphics card settings after restoring the system using the Restore CD supplied are set to a resolution of 1280x1024 pixels at an image refresh rate of 85 Hz. 

If you are using an older monitor that doesn’t support these settings, this might lead to you getting a black screen after startup of the operating system. 

The screen is correct during the boot procedure and startup of the operating system in VGA mode, but as soon as a switch is made to the graphical user interface (e.g. logon screen), depending on the type of monitor the graphics card signal is shut off to protect the monitor electronics or the screen displays a distorted image.

Remedy: 
Boot the operating system in VGA mode and change to the resolution/refresh rate to a combination that the monitor supports. 
In MS Windows 2000 you can call an options menu with the "F8" key whilst the operating system is starting up and activate the VGA mode there.