Dell P01E, P776N manual Upgrading/Replacing Memory

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CAUTION: To avoid damaging the notebook, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the notebook.

1.Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the notebook cover from being scratched.

2.Turn off your notebook (for details, refer to “Turning Off Your Notebook” on page 33).

3.If the notebook is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions.

CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your notebook and then unplug the cable from the network device.

4.Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the notebook.

5.Press and eject any installed cards from the ExpressCard slot and the Media Card slot.

6.Disconnect your notebook and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.

CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you service the notebook.

7.Remove the battery from the battery bay (for details, refer to “Removing and Replacing the Battery Pack” on page 17)

8.Press the power button to ground the system board.

CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS

Upgrading/Replacing Memory

Your notebook is equipped with a configurable memory unit. The industry standard JEDEC PC3-8500/PC3-10600 (DDR3) SODIMM memory module sockets are available for memory upgrade. The table below illustrates all the possible ways system memory can be configured.

Total Memory

Socket #1

Socket #2

2 GB

1 GB

1 GB

3 GB

2 GB

1 GB

3 GB

1 GB

2 GB

4 GB

2 GB

2 GB

6 GB

2 GB

4 GB

6 GB

4 GB

2 GB

8 GB

4 GB

4 GB

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Contents Alienware M17x Mobile Manual 02/02 Contents 04 /04 Introduction Setting UP Your Notebook Before Setting Up Your NotebookLocation and Positioning of Your Notebook Setting Up Your Alienware MobileProduct Documentation and Media Connect the AC Adapter to the Back of Your NotebookConnecting to the Internet Press the Power Button Windows Vista SetupConnecting to a Home Network Getting to Know Your Examining Your Notebook Front View Features Back View FeaturesLeft View Features Right View FeaturesTop View Features Bottom View Features Power Button Status LEDsTouch Controls Function KeysF5 Decrease Display Brightness Recharging the Battery Pack Battery PackRemoving and Replacing the Battery Pack Battery Maintenance Questions and AnswersCustomizing Your Notebook’s Power Settings Power ManagementUnderstanding Power Consumption Reducing Power ConsumptionConnecting Devices Connecting a Display Connecting External DisplaysExtending the Desktop Connecting External Speakers Connecting FireWire Ieee 1394 Devices Connecting PrintersConnecting USB Devices Connecting a Plug and Play PrinterUsing Your Notebook Alienware Command CenterUsing the Optical Drive Stealth ModeUsing Removable Media and Cards Using the Integrated WebcamWorking With RAID RAID LevelEntering System Setup Configuring the BiosSystem Setup System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Options Sata ODDAdvanced Menu USB Emulation Graphics Settings Sub-Menu Hybrid Graphics Cmos Installing Additional Or Replacement Components Turning Off Your Notebook Before You BeginBefore Working Inside Your Notebook Upgrading/Replacing Memory Removing the Memory Modules Compartment door Front of the notebook Captive screwsMemory module connector Spring locks Tab Notch Upgrading/Replacing Hard Drives Removing the Hard Drives038 /038 Secondary Hard Drive HDD1 Troubleshooting Basic Hints and TipsBackup and General Maintenance Things to check before troubleshootingSoftware Diagnostic Tools Pre-Boot System Assessment PSAAlienware Diagnostics Starting Alienware Diagnostics From the Support CD/DVDAn audio CD does not produce sound Answers to Common ProblemsComputer does not recognize the disc or drive DVD or Blu-ray movie does not playComputer stops responding/a solid blue screen appears SystemComputer fails the Post Program stops responding or crashes repeatedlyHard Drive Problems Other software problemsKeyboard InternetMemory If the display is blank MonitorIf the display is difficult to read Printer PowerMouse Game ControllersSpeakers There is no sound from the speakers externalSystem Recovery Microsoft System Restore Using AlienRespawnAlienRespawn Factory System Recovery Password ProtectionAdvanced Recovery To Enable or Change Password SettingsAlienRespawn v2.0 Disc To Use the AlienRespawn v2.0 DiscBasic Specifications USB 057/057 General Safety Precautions Appendix a General and Electrical Safety PrecautionsComputer Setup Computer UseWhen You Should Contact Alienware Replacement Components or AccessoriesWhen operating your equipment General Safety InformationWhen setting up the equipment for use Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge When Working Inside Your DeviceGeneral Power Safety If your computer uses an AC adapterPortable Device Battery Safety TV Antenna Safety InstructionsErgonomic Instructions Example of Antenna GroundingRecycling Information Battery DisposalEnvironmental Considerations Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Weee DirectivePerchlorate Material For Products With Wireless LAN / 802.11 InterfacesExport Regulations Restrictions of Usage InformationItaly Restriktioner af brugsinformationFrance For produkter med trådløs LAN / 802.11 grænsefladeInformatie over beperkingen in gebruik Informations sur les restrictions relatives à l’utilisationItalie Per prodotti con interfacce wireless LAN/802.11Informazioni sulle limitazioni all’uso FranciaItalia Restriksjoner på brukerinformasjonИнформация об ограничении на использование For produkter med trådløse LAN / 802.11-nettverkskortRestricciones sobre la información de uso Para productos con interfaces LAN inalámbricasDanmark Other Country Specific InformationEuropean Union United StatesNorge Sverige依照商品檢驗法案第 11 條條文,Dell 提供對於本文件所涉及產品在台灣地區認證機 構的公司聯絡細節 Information Terms and Conditions of Sale075/075 THEREUNDER, or ANY CLAIM, Dispute or Controversy Whether Other Documents Retail Purchaser End User AgreementSoftware Return Policies ExchangesLimitation of Liability Service and SupportNot For Resale or Export Governing Law Limited Warranties and Return Policy What is covered by this limited hardware warranty?What is not covered by this limited hardware warranty? 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