Alienware Aurora manual Alienware Command Center, Working With RAID, AlienFX, AlienFusion

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Alienware Command Center

The Alienware® Command Center gives you access to Alienware’s exclusive software and is a continuously upgradable control panel. As Alienware releases new programs, they download directly into the Command Center allowing you to build a library of system management, optimization, and customization tools.

To access the Command Center, click Start → All Programs→ Alienware→ Command Center→ Command Center.

AlienFX

AlienFX® lets you customize the lighting behavior on your computer. You can assign lighting behaviors to events like receiving new e-mail, computer going into the sleep mode, and opening a new application.

AlienFusion

AlienFusion gives you access to your Alienware computer’s power management controls to help increase energy efficiency.

Thermal Controls

If you have vents present on top of your computer, use thermal controls to control the thermal and venting capabilities of your computer by changing the fan speed and behavior of the vents.

Working With RAID

A redundant array of independent disks (RAID) is a disk storage configuration that increases performance or data redundancy. There are four basic RAID levels discussed in this section.

RAID level 0 is recommended for higher performance (faster throughput).

RAID level 1 is recommended for users who need a high level of data integrity.

RAID level 5 is recommended for higher performance and fault tolerance.

RAID level 10 is recommended for higher performance and data integrity.

NOTE: RAID requires multiple hard drives. The number of hard drives required varies depending on the RAID configuration.

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CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP

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Contents Alienware Desktop Manual Page Contents Page Page Page Setting UP Your Desktop Before Setting Up Your Desktop Product Documentation and MediaPlacing Your Desktop Connect the Display Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the Power Cable Press the Power Button Set Up Microsoft Windows Setting Up a Wired ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Connect to the Internet OptionalSetting 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 Top View Features Accessing the Top Panel ConnectorsTop Panel Connectors Using Your Desktop Alienware Command Center Working With RAIDAlienFX AlienFusionRAID Level RAID 1+0 Performance Tuning Using System SetupUsing Software Optimizing PerformanceConfiguring the Bios System SetupEntering System Setup System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Options Cache L3Acpi Apic USB Functions CPU IOH Change Supervisor Password Installing Additional or Replacement Components Before You Begin Turning Off Your DesktopBefore 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 Removing and Replacing Hard Drives Hard drive Release tabsHard drive Hard-drive bracket Removing and Replacing Expansion Cards Shroud Shroud buttonPCI Express x16 card Securing tab Connector Installing Additional or Replacement Components Troubleshooting Backup and General Maintenance Basic Hints and TipsSoftware Diagnostic Tools Pre-Boot System Assessment PSAAlienware Diagnostics Starting Alienware Diagnostics From the Resource DVDComputer Problems Computer fails the PostComputer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears Program stops responding or crashes repeatedlyOther software problems Hard Drive Problems MemoryDisplay 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 Setup Computer UseElectrostatic Discharge ESD Warning When Should You Contact Alienware? Replacement Components or AccessoriesAppendix B Contacting Alienware WebsitesAppendix C Important Information Nvidia GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards0JYTRGA00