Alienware M14X manual Performance

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CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP

Advanced Menu

 

 

 

Performance

Allows you to configure fields in the Performance Options sub-

Options

menu (for more information, see “Advanced — Performance

 

Options Menu“ on page 58).

SATA Operation

SATA HARD DRIVE 1 Adapter Warnings

Charger Behavior

Allows you to configure the operating mode of the integrated SATA hard drive controller.

• AHCI: SATA is configured for AHCI mode.

• RAID: STAT is configured for RAID mode.

Displays the installed SATA hard drive model.

Allows you to choose if the computer should display warning messages when you use AC adapters that are not supported by your computer.

• Disabled: BIOS will not detect unsupported A/C adapters and will not display any message to screen.

• Enabled : BIOS will detect unsupported A/C adapters and display an error to screen.

Allows you to enable or disable battery charging.

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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 Connecting a Display Alienware Command CenterConnecting External Displays 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 stops responding or a solid blue screen appears Answers to Common ProblemsComputer Startup Problems Computer fails the PostProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Software ProblemsOther software problems TROUBLESHOOTING Run Check Disk Hard Drive ProblemsAllow the computer to cool before turning it on If the display is blank Memory ProblemDisplay Problem Memory errors detected on startupPower 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 Setup115 Computer UseElectrostatic Discharge ESD Warning 116 General Safety PrecautionsWhen You Should Contact Alienware Replacement Components or Accessories117 Contacting Alienware118 Websites119
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