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Standard CMOS Features

Wait for ‘F1’ If

If enabled, the system will HALT during boot

Errors

to display system errors.

CPU Configuration

 

XD Bit Capability

Enable XD Bit Capability to allow the processor

 

to distinguish between the bits of code that

 

can be executed and the ones that cannot be

 

executed.

Advanced BIOS Features

 

NumLock Status

Select power-on state for num-lock.

ACPI APIC

support

Include ACPI APIC table pointer to RSDT

 

 

pointer list.

OptionROM

Display

Allows you to enable or disable the RAID

Intel® Speedsteptech

Intel® C State Tech

If enabled, the processor clock speed and core voltage are adjusted dynamically based on the processor load.

If enabled, C State: Processor idle is set to C2/C3/C4.

Screen

Option ROM screen during POST.

Boot Configuration Features

 

Intel® HT Technology

If disabled only one thread per enabled core is

(available on Aurora-R2 only)

active.

1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device Hard Disk Drives

CD/DVD Drives

Displays the first boot device. Displays the second boot device.

Sets the hard drive boot priority. The items displayed are dynamically updated according to the hard drives detected.

Sets the CD/DVD drive boot priority.

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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 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Set Up Microsoft WindowsSetting Up a Wired 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 AlienFX Alienware Command CenterWorking With RAID AlienFusionRAID Level RAID 1+0 Using Software Performance TuningUsing System Setup Optimizing PerformanceEntering System Setup Configuring the BiosSystem 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