Dell Area-51 ALX manual Alienware Desktop Manual

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ALIENWARE® DESKTOP MANUAL

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Contents Alienware Desktop Manual 02 /02 Contents Basic Specifications Introduction Setting UP Your Desktop Product Documentation and Media Before Setting Up Your DesktopPlacing Your Desktop Connect the Display Connect the Network Cable Optional Connect the Power Cable Connect to the Internet Optional Set Up Microsoft WindowsSetting Up Your Internet Connection Getting to Know Your Desktop Alienhead Front View FeaturesAppropriate connectors Back View FeaturesBack Panel Connectors Accessing the Top Panel Connectors Top View FeaturesBack Light Button Headphone connector Connects to headphones Top Panel ConnectorsConnecting Devices Connecting External Speakers Connecting a Plug and Play Printer Connecting PrintersConnecting Ieee 1394 FireWire Devices Connecting USB DevicesConnecting a Non Plug and Play Printer Using Your Desktop Working With RAID Alienware Command CenterAlienFX AlienFusionRAID Level 026 /026 Optimizing Performance System Setup Configuring the BiosEntering System Setup System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Options Sata LAN1 BCM5784 Device Suspend Mode Adjust CPU BClk MHz CPU Temperature Sensor Installing Additional or Replacement Components Turning Off Your Desktop Before You BeginBefore Working Inside Your Desktop Opening and Closing the Side Panel Inside View of Your Computer Removing and Replacing Memory Modules Memory module connector Securing clips Tab Notch041 /041 Side panel Release panel Removing and Replacing Hard Drives043 /043 Removing and Replacing Expansion Cards 045/045 Troubleshooting Basic Hints and Tips Backup and General MaintenancePre-Boot System Assessment PSA Software Diagnostic ToolsStarting Alienware Diagnostics From the Support CD/DVD Alienware DiagnosticsCD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R/W, DVD±R/W, or Blu-ray Disc Drive Answers to Common ProblemsComputer does not recognize the disc or drive An audio CD does not produce soundComputer fails the Post ComputerComputer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears Program stops responding or crashes repeatedlyOther software problems Internet Hard Drive ProblemsInternet connection is slow Memory KeyboardMouse DisplayIf the display is blank If the display is difficult to readPrinter PowerPrinter does not turn on Printer does not printSpeakers Game ControllersComputer does not recognize the game controller There is no sound from the speakersSystem Recovery AlienRespawn Using AlienRespawnMicrosoft System Restore Recovery OptionsAdvanced Recovery Factory System RecoveryTo Enable or Change Password Settings Password ProtectionAlienRespawn v2.0 Disc Dell DataSafe Local BackupTo Use the AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc 063/063 Basic Specifications USB PCI Non-Operating Grms Computer Use Computer SetupElectrostatic Discharge ESD Warning When Should You Contact Alienware? General Safety PrecautionsReplacement Components or Accessories Websites Appendix B Contacting AlienwareNvidia GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards Appendix C Important Information0K830RA00