Dell 0JYTRGA00 manual Appendix C Important Information, Nvidia GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards

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APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATION

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards

•When you utilize dual NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 graphics cards in a Quad SLI configuration, HDMI output is not supported.

NOTE: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 graphics card’s HDMI output is limited to single-card configurations only.

•When Quad SLI is enabled on a GeForce GTX 295 graphics card, the video quality can be optimized using the Dual Link DVI.

•When you utilize a single GeForce GTX 295 graphics card with HDMI output and not DVI or VGA, no image is displayed for about 30 seconds until Windows loads the display driver.

•For more information about the functionality of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX295 graphics card, see the NVIDIA website at http://nvidia.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/nvidia.cfg/php/enduser/ std_adp.php?p_faqid=2354.

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Contents Alienware Desktop Manual Page Contents Page Page Page Setting UP Your Desktop Product Documentation and Media Before Setting Up Your DesktopPlacing Your Desktop Connect the Display Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the Power Cable Press the Power Button Connect to the Internet Optional Set Up Microsoft WindowsSetting Up a Wired Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting UP Your Desktop Getting to Know Front View Features Back View Features Back Light Button Back Panel Connectors Connecting External Speakers Accessing the Top Panel Connectors Top View FeaturesTop Panel Connectors Using Your Desktop AlienFusion Alienware Command CenterWorking With RAID AlienFXRAID Level RAID 1+0 Optimizing Performance Performance TuningUsing System Setup Using SoftwareSystem Setup Screens Configuring the BiosSystem Setup Entering System SetupCache L3 System Setup OptionsAcpi Apic USB Functions CPU IOH Change Supervisor Password Installing Additional or Replacement Components Turning Off Your Desktop Before You BeginBefore Working Inside Your Desktop Removing and Replacing the Side Panel Memory modules Graphics cards Optical drives Hard drives Installing Additional or Replacement Components Memory module connector Tab Notch Hard drive Release tabs Removing and Replacing Hard DrivesHard drive Hard-drive bracket Shroud Shroud button Removing and Replacing Expansion CardsPCI Express x16 card Securing tab Connector Installing Additional or Replacement Components Troubleshooting Basic Hints and Tips Backup and General MaintenancePre-Boot System Assessment PSA Software Diagnostic ToolsStarting Alienware Diagnostics From the Resource DVD Alienware DiagnosticsComputer fails the Post Computer ProblemsProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appearsOther software problems Memory Hard Drive ProblemsDisplay Power Troubleshooting System Recovery Dell DataSafe Local Backup Specifications Mm to 447 mm 16.77 inches to 17.59 inches MHz and I333 MHz USB Grms Computer Use Computer SetupElectrostatic Discharge ESD Warning Replacement Components or Accessories When Should You Contact Alienware?Websites Appendix B Contacting AlienwareNvidia GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards Appendix C Important Information0JYTRGA00