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Top Panel Connectors

IEEE 1394	one 6-pin serial connector
USB	three 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors
Audio	stereo headphone and microphone connectors
eSATA	one 4-pin eSATA connector
Communications
Network adapter	10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN on system
	board
Wireless (optional)	WiFi/Bluetooth wireless technology
Drives

Externally accessible	three 5.25-inch drive bays for Blu-ray Disc™
	combo, Blu-ray Disc writer, DVD+/-RW, or DVD
	combo
	one 3.5-inch drive bay for media card reader
Internally accessible	six 3.5-inch drive bays for SATA-II hard drives

	CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
Expansion Bus
PCI:
Connector	one
Connector size	124-pin connector
PCI Express x1:
Connectors	two
Connector size	36-pin connectors
PCI Express x16:
Connectors	two
Connector size	164 pins connectors
Lanes	16
PCI Express x16:
Connector	one
Connector size	164 pins connector
Lanes	4

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Contents Alienware Desktop Manual 02 /02 Contents Basic Specifications Introduction Setting UP Your Desktop Before Setting Up Your Desktop Product Documentation and MediaPlacing Your Desktop Connect the Display Connect the Network Cable Optional Connect the Power Cable Set Up Microsoft Windows Connect to the Internet OptionalSetting Up Your Internet Connection Getting to Know Your Desktop Front View Features AlienheadBack View Features Appropriate connectorsBack Panel Connectors Top View Features Accessing the Top Panel ConnectorsBack Light Button Top Panel Connectors Headphone connector Connects to headphonesConnecting Devices Connecting External Speakers Connecting Printers Connecting a Plug and Play PrinterConnecting USB Devices Connecting Ieee 1394 FireWire DevicesConnecting a Non Plug and Play Printer Using Your Desktop AlienFX Alienware Command CenterWorking With RAID AlienFusionRAID Level 026 /026 Optimizing Performance Entering System Setup Configuring the BiosSystem Setup System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Options Sata LAN1 BCM5784 Device Suspend Mode Adjust CPU BClk MHz CPU Temperature Sensor Installing Additional or Replacement Components Before You Begin Turning Off Your DesktopBefore Working Inside Your Desktop Opening and Closing the Side Panel Inside View of Your Computer Memory module connector Securing clips Tab Notch Removing and Replacing Memory Modules041 /041 Removing and Replacing Hard Drives Side panel Release panel043 /043 Removing and Replacing Expansion Cards 045/045 Troubleshooting Backup and General Maintenance Basic Hints and TipsSoftware Diagnostic Tools Pre-Boot System Assessment PSAAlienware Diagnostics Starting Alienware Diagnostics From the Support CD/DVDComputer does not recognize the disc or drive Answers to Common ProblemsCD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R/W, DVD±R/W, or Blu-ray Disc Drive An audio CD does not produce soundComputer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears ComputerComputer fails the Post Program stops responding or crashes repeatedlyOther software problems Hard Drive Problems InternetInternet connection is slow Keyboard MemoryIf the display is blank DisplayMouse If the display is difficult to readPrinter does not turn on PowerPrinter Printer does not printComputer does not recognize the game controller Game ControllersSpeakers There is no sound from the speakersSystem Recovery Using AlienRespawn AlienRespawnAdvanced Recovery Recovery OptionsMicrosoft System Restore Factory System RecoveryPassword Protection To Enable or Change Password SettingsDell DataSafe Local Backup AlienRespawn v2.0 DiscTo Use the AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc 063/063 Basic Specifications USB PCI Non-Operating Grms Computer Setup Computer UseElectrostatic Discharge ESD Warning General Safety Precautions When Should You Contact Alienware?Replacement Components or Accessories Appendix B Contacting Alienware WebsitesAppendix C Important Information Nvidia GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards0K830RA00