Alienware Aurora manual

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Dear Valued Alienware Customer,

Welcome to the Alienware family. We are thrilled to include you among the growing number of savvy high-performance computer users.

The Alienware technicians who have crafted your computer have made certain that your high-performance computer is properly optimized and performs to its fullest potential. We build computers with a single unwavering purpose: Build It As If It Were Your Own. The technicians will not rest until your new computer meets or exceeds our very demanding criteria!

We have tested your computer extensively in order to ensure that you enjoy the highest levels of performance. In addition to a standard burn-in period, your computer has been evaluated using real-world tools such as synthetic performance benchmarks.

We invite you to share your experience with your new high-performance computer with us, so do not hesitate to either e-mail or call Alienware with any questions or concerns. The entire staff shares your enthusiasm for new technology and we hope that you enjoy using your new computer as much as Alienware enjoyed building it for you.

Sincerely,

Alienware Staff

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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