Alienware Aurora manual System Setup Options, Cache L3

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System Setup Options

NOTE: The items listed in this section may or may not appear exactly as listed depending on your computer model and installed devices.

NOTE: For the updated system setup information, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals.

System Information

Product Name

Displays the product name.

BIOS Version

Displays the BIOS version number and date

 

information.

System Information

Current (QPI) Speed

Displays the QPI speed.

Cache L2

Displays the processor L2 cache size.

Cache L3

Displays the processor L3 cache size.

(available on Aurora and

 

Aurora ALX only)

 

Standard CMOS Features

 

System Time (hh:mm:ss)

Displays the current time.

System Date (mm:dd:yy)

Displays current date.

Service Tag

Asset Tag

Memory Installed

Displays the service tag of the computer. Displays the asset tag of the computer.

Displays the amount of memory installed on the computer.

SATA 1

Displays the SATA 1 drive integrated in the

 

 

computer.

SATA

2

Displays the SATA 2 drive integrated in the

 

 

computer

SATA

3

Displays the SATA 3 drive integrated in the

Memory Available

Memory Technology

Memory Speed

CPU ID/u Code ID

CPU Speed

Displays the amount of memory available on the computer.

Displays the type of memory technology used.

Displays the memory speed. Displays the processor type. Displays the processor speed.

 

computer.

SATA 4

Displays the SATA 4 drive integrated in the

 

computer.

SATA 5

Displays the SATA 5 drive integrated in the

 

computer

SATA 6

Displays the SATA 6 drive integrated in the

 

computer.

CHAPTER 4: USING 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 Setting Up a Wired Connection Set Up Microsoft WindowsSetting 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 Accessing the Top Panel Connectors Top View FeaturesTop Panel Connectors Using Your Desktop Working With RAID Alienware Command CenterAlienFX AlienFusionRAID Level RAID 1+0 Using System Setup Performance TuningUsing Software Optimizing PerformanceSystem Setup Configuring the BiosEntering System Setup System Setup ScreensCache 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