Alienware Aurora manual Connect the Power Cable Press the Power Button

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Connect the Power Cable					Press the Power Button
WARNING: The power connectors and power strips vary among countries.					Press the power button on the top of the computer.
Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a
power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage.

CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP

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Contents Alienware Desktop Manual Page Contents Page Page Page Setting UP Your Desktop Placing Your Desktop Before Setting Up Your DesktopProduct Documentation and Media 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 Display Hard Drive ProblemsMemory 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 Electrostatic Discharge ESD Warning Computer SetupComputer Use Replacement Components or Accessories When Should You Contact Alienware?Websites Appendix B Contacting AlienwareNvidia GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards Appendix C Important Information0JYTRGA00