Dell Area-51 ALX manual Installing Additional or Replacement Components

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CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS

CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL

OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS

CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS

This chapter provides guidelines and instructions for increasing the processing power and storage space by upgrading equipment. You can purchase components for your desktop at www.dell.com or www.alienware.com.

NOTE: See the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for installation instructions of all serviceable components. Parts purchased from Dell and Alienware ship with specific replacement instructions.

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Contents Alienware Desktop Manual 02 /02 Contents Basic Specifications Introduction Setting UP Your Desktop Placing Your Desktop Before Setting Up Your DesktopProduct Documentation and Media 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 Back Light Button Top View FeaturesAccessing the Top Panel Connectors Headphone connector Connects to headphones Top Panel ConnectorsConnecting Devices Connecting External Speakers Connecting a Plug and Play Printer Connecting PrintersConnecting a Non Plug and Play Printer Connecting USB DevicesConnecting Ieee 1394 FireWire Devices Using Your Desktop AlienFusion Alienware Command CenterWorking With RAID AlienFXRAID Level 026 /026 Optimizing Performance System Setup Screens Configuring the BiosSystem Setup Entering System SetupSystem 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 DiagnosticsAn audio CD does not produce sound Answers to Common ProblemsCD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R/W, DVD±R/W, or Blu-ray Disc Drive Computer does not recognize the disc or driveProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly ComputerComputer fails the Post Computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appearsOther software problems Internet connection is slow Hard Drive ProblemsInternet Memory KeyboardIf the display is difficult to read DisplayMouse If the display is blankPrinter does not print PowerPrinter Printer does not turn onThere is no sound from the speakers Game ControllersSpeakers Computer does not recognize the game controllerSystem Recovery AlienRespawn Using AlienRespawnFactory System Recovery Recovery OptionsMicrosoft System Restore Advanced RecoveryTo Enable or Change Password Settings Password ProtectionTo Use the AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc Dell DataSafe Local BackupAlienRespawn v2.0 Disc 063/063 Basic Specifications USB PCI Non-Operating Grms Electrostatic Discharge ESD Warning Computer SetupComputer Use Replacement Components or Accessories General Safety PrecautionsWhen Should You Contact Alienware? Websites Appendix B Contacting AlienwareNvidia GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards Appendix C Important Information0K830RA00