Alienware M14X manual Virtualization

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CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP

Advanced Menu

 

 

 

Intel SpeedStep

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep technology.

 

Disabling this feature may improve performance, but will

 

greatly reduce battery life.

Virtualization

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization

 

technology.

USB Emulation

USB Wake Support

Allows you to enable or disable the USB emulation feature. This feature defines how the BIOS, in the absence of a USB-aware operating system, handles USB devices. USB emulation is always enabled during POST.

NOTE: You cannot boot any type of USB device (hard drive, or memory key) when this option is off.

Allows you to enable USB devices to wake the computer from standby or to disable the USB wake support feature.

NOTE: If USB Powershare is enabled, a device connected to the USB Powershare connector may not wake the computer.

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Contents Page Page Alienware M14x Mobile Manual Page Contents CONTENTS Specifications Page Page Page Chapter Setting UP Your Laptop Before Setting Up Your Laptop Placing Your Laptop Product Documentation and MediaConnect the AC Adapter Press the Power Button Connect the Network Cable Optional Set Up Microsoft Windows Hardware Requirements Set Up Wireless Display OptionalSet Up WirelessHD Optional Set Up Intel Wireless Display Optional Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Internet Connection ETTING UP Your Laptop Getting to Know Your Laptop Getting to Know Your Laptop Left View FeaturesGetting to Know Your Laptop Getting to Know Your Laptop Getting to Know Your Laptop Right View Features Back View Features Display Features Getting to Know Your Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features Getting to Know Your Laptop Power Button On AC adapter F1 Extend desktop Function KeysF5 Decrease display brightness F12 Fast Forward or Play next track Using Your Laptop Alienware Command Center Connecting External DisplaysConnecting a Display USING Your Laptop USING Your Laptop Extending the Desktop Using the Wireless Control Battery Pack Understanding Power Consumption Power ManagementReducing Power Consumption Customizing Your Power SettingsNVidia Optimus Technology Changing the Application Profile Settings Free Fall Sensor FastAccess Facial Recognition OptionalSystem Setup Configuring the BiosSystem Setup Screens Entering System SetupCPU System Setup OptionsCpuid Virtualization High Definition Performance Long Duration Memory Overclocking Memory Override Support Wwan Supervisor CD/DVD Exit Saving USING Your Laptop Installing and Replacing Components Before You Begin Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer INSTALLING and Replacing COMPONENTS Replacing the Battery Pack Captive screws Tabs Base cover Battery pack cable Captive screws INSTALLING and Replacing COMPONENTS Upgrading or Replacing Memory Removing the Memory Modules Memory-module cover 2 captive screws Memory module Notch Spring locks Memory module connector Tab INSTALLING and Replacing COMPONENTS Troubleshooting Basic Hints and Tips Backup and General Maintenance Things to check Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment ePSA Software Diagnostic ToolsTROUBLESHOOTING Computer Startup Problems Answers to Common ProblemsComputer fails the Post Computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appearsProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Software ProblemsOther software problems TROUBLESHOOTING Hard Drive Problems Allow the computer to cool before turning it onRun Check Disk Display Problem Memory ProblemMemory errors detected on startup If the display is blankPower Problem TROUBLESHOOTING System Recovery AlienRespawn AlienRespawn Basic Upgrading to AlienRespawn Professional Dell DataSafe Online Backup Optional My Dell Downloads Specifications PECIFICATIONS 100101 USB 102103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 Appendix 114 Computer SetupComputer Use Electrostatic Discharge ESD Warning115 When You Should Contact Alienware General Safety PrecautionsReplacement Components or Accessories 116117 Contacting Alienware118 Websites119
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