Alienware m5550 user manual Performance Features

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Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference

Performance Features

High Performance Processor with Calistoga Chipset

The notebook PC is equipped with a powerful Mobile Intel Core 2 Duo processor. Together with the latest Calistoga chipset and technologies, the system offers advanced PC performance.

Advanced Graphic Engine

The PCI-Express high-end graphics engine offers excellent graphics performance for the most demanding professionals or gamers. The advanced graphics chip also incorporates a hardware-based motion-compensation engine, which gives you smooth MPEG video playback. DirectX 9 graphics capability also adds realism to PC games.

LCD Display

The computer is equipped with a non-wide (16:10) 15.4” TFT display panel for the best cinematic viewing experience.

Serial ATA Hard Disk Drive Support (on certain models)

The serial ATA bus offers higher data throughput than the traditional parallel ATA bus. This gives you optimal hard drive performance.

ExpressCard Technology

ExpressCard is the next-generation of the PC Card standard. The bus interface is based on the two standards: PCI Express for high-performance I/O and USB2.0 for a variety of devices.

Expandability

The system offers an upgradeable hard disk drive and 2 DDR SDRAM sockets for expansion, allowing the user to easily increase the storage and system capacities as the need arises.

Built-in Multiple Card Reader

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Contents Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Table of Contents Bios Setup and Security Upgrading Your Computer Symbols and Conventions Using This ManualPreface Here are some ways of taking care of your AC adapter When cleaning the computer, observe these steps Cleaning the Ventilation GrillsChapter Summaries Chapter ONE Getting to Know the Basics Performance Features Wireless LAN Firewire IEEE1394 / 1394a and USB2.0 PortsEthernet Port System At a Glance Top View LCD LatchPower / Suspend Button Touch Pad Disable / Enable ButtonLED Status Indicator KeyboardInternet Explorer Quick Key Silent Mode ButtonOutlook Express Quick Key Windows Media Player Quick KeyBattery Pack Wireless On/Off SwitchPower Jack DC-in Front and Rear ViewVentilation Grill Kensington Lock Key HoleStereo Headphone / SPDIF-out Jack Audio Volume DialSide Views Microphone JackDVI-I Port Firewire / IEEE1394 / 1394a PortUSB2.0 Port TV S-Video PortExpressCard Slot Bottom View Battery Pack and Battery LatchHard Disk Drive Cover Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference System Device Cover Adapter DC-out ConnectorAC Adapter AC PlugSystem & Power Status Indicators Keyboard Features Function Keys Quick KeysApplication Menu Key Windows KeysStart Key Embedded Numeric KeypadTips on Using the Touch Pad Extending the Life of the TFT Display Device Adjusting the Display BrightnessGraphics Subsystem Opening and Closing the Display PanelAudio Subsystem ModemTo change the modem setting, do the following Chapter TWO Bios Setup and Security Feature Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Leaving the Bios Setup Screen Entering the Bios Setup ScreenBios Action Keys Main Setup Modifying the Bios SettingsBoot Setup Boot Settings ConfigurationRealtek Boot Agent To boot from. If Realtek Disabled Security Setup Using Password ProtectionPower Setup Exit SetupChapter Three Battery Power & Power Management Battery Low-Power Warning Low Battery Warning Battery PackLithium-Ion Battery Very Low Battery WarningAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Installing and Removing the Battery Pack To Remove the Battery PackCharging the Battery and Charging Time To Install the Battery PackChecking the Battery Level Prolonging the Battery’s Life and Usage Cycles Using Windows Power Options Windows’ Power SchemesAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Standby Suspend Suspend ModeHibernate Suspend Power Button Action Low Battery Warning Power Menu Quick Access Windows’ Power Plans Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Suspend Mode Power Button Action M5550-04-2007-techref.indd 2007 122951 PM Power Menu Quick Access Chapter Four Upgrading Your Computer Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Upgrading the System Memory Installing a memory module Dimm into the system Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Adding a Mini-PCI Type Wireless LAN Card Optional Device Installing a Mini PCI Card into the System Replace the System Device Cover and 9 Screw D’s Chapter Five Troubleshooting Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference No speaker output Audio ProblemsSound cannot be recorded Hard drive is making abnormal whining noises Hard Disk ProblemsHard disk drive does not work or is not recognizable Hard disk drive has reached its capacityHard disk takes longer to read a file Files are corruptedDrive does not read any disks Optical Drive ProblemsOptical drive does not work Disk cannot be ejectedScreen is difficult to read Display ProblemsDisplay panel is blank when the system is turned on Screen flickersBuilt-in touch pad performs erratically Keyboard and Mouse ProblemsCharacters on the screen repeat when I type Built-in keyboard accepts no inputCmos Battery Problem Memory ProblemsModem Problems Built-in modem does not respond Connection difficultiesNetwork Adapter / Ethernet Problems Ethernet adapter does not workPC Cards do not function PC Card / Pcmcia ProblemsWindows crashes or freezes when you remove the PC card PC card cannot be recognizedComputer becomes hot Performance ProblemsProgram appears to have stopped or runs very slowly USB device does not work Firewire IEEE1394 and USB2.0 ProblemsIEEE1394 port does not work Appendix a Product Specifications Display Processor and Core LogicSystem Memory AudioLAN / Ethernet Firewire IEEE1394aModem StorageKeyboard & Touch pad Ports and ConnectorsBattery Pack / AC Adapter Express Card New Card & Multiple Card ReaderBios Physical SpecificationAppendix B Agency Regulatory Notices Connections to Peripheral Devices Federal Communications Commission NoticeModifications Declaration of ConformityEuropean Notice Canadian NoticeCanada Power Cord RequirementJapan Other Countries Battery Pack Safety Telephone Lines RequirementLaser Safety Lithium Battery Warning / Bridge Battery WarningEthernet Connecting to the NetworkCabling Restriction for Networks