Alienware M18X manual Intel SpeedStep

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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.

Advanced Menu

USB Power Share Allows you to charge USB devices when the computer is turned off or in standby mode.

•	AC Only: Charge USB devices when connected to AC
	adapter only.
•	AC and Battery: Charge USB devices when

USB Emulation

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

connected to AC adapter and when the computer is

running on battery.

• Disabled: Disables USB PowerShare.

USB Wake Support

devices. USB emulation is always enabled during POST.

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

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.

Integrated

Network

High Definition

Audio

SD-Card Reader

Allows you to enable or disable the on-board LAN controller.

•Disabled: Internal LAN is disabled and is not visible to the operating system.

•Enabled: Internal LAN is enabled.

Allows you to enable or disable the internal high definition audio device.

•Disabled: The internal audio device is disabled and is not visible to the operating system.

•Enabled: The internal audio device is enabled.

Allows you to enable or disable the internal SD card reader.

CPU Turbo Mode Allows you to enable or disable the Intel CPU turbo

mode performance option.

CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP

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Contents Mobile Manual Page Contents System Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 對 Page Page Setting UP Your Laptop Before Setting Up Your Laptop Product Documentation and MediaPlacing Your Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Set Up Microsoft Windows Set Up Wireless Display Optional Set Up WirelessHD OptionalSetting Up a Wired Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting UP Your Laptop Getting to Know Your Laptop Left View Features Right View Features Back View Features Display Features Computer Base and Keyboard Features Media Control Keys Status LightsOn AC adapter Power ButtonFunction Keys FI Suspend ModeGetting to Know Your Laptop Using Your Laptop Alienware Command Center Connecting External DisplaysConnecting a Display Extending the Desktop Using Removable Media and CardsUsing the Integrated Camera Using the Optical DriveUsing the Wireless Control Turning the Camera On and OffBattery Pack Power ManagementUnderstanding Power Consumption Reducing Power Consumption Customizing Your Power Settings Changing the Application Profile Settings Free Fall SensorSystem Setup Configuring the BiosEntering System Setup System Setup ScreensCPU System Setup OptionsIntel SpeedStep Sata Hard Drive DMC CD/DVD/BD Installing Additional or Replacement Components Turning Off Your Computer Before You BeginBefore Working Inside Your Computer Replacing the Battery Pack Removing the Memory Modules Upgrading or Replacing MemoryMemory module Notch Spring locks Memory-module connector Tab Removing the Hard Drives Upgrading or Replacing the Hard DrivesDisconnect the interposer from the hard drives Screws Secondary hard drive HDD1 Primary hard drive HDD0 Installing Additional or Replacement Components Troubleshooting Basic Hints and Tips Backup and General MaintenanceEnhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment Software Diagnostic ToolsComputer Startup Problems Answers to Common ProblemsComputer fails the Post Computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appearsSoftware Problems Other software problemsProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Hard Drive Problems Allow the computer to cool before turning it onRun Check Disk Display Problems Memory ProblemsPower Problems Memory errors detected on startupTroubleshooting System Recovery AlienRespawn Basic AlienRespawnUpgrading to AlienRespawn Professional Dell DataSafe Online Backup OptionalMy Dell Downloads Specifications Specifications USB Maxim MAX9736A Specifications Specifications Relative humidity maximum Specifications Appendix Computer Setup Computer UseElectrostatic Discharge ESD Warning General Safety Precautions When You Should Contact AlienwareReplacement Components or Accessories Websites Contacting AlienwareAppendix 0P38V4A00