Alienware M18X manual Sata Hard Drive

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Advanced Menu

Advanced Menu – Performance Options

Performance

Allows you to configure fields in the Performance

Options

Options sub-menu (for more information, see

 

“Advanced Menu – Performance Options“ on page 34).

Overclocking Feature

Allows you to enable or disable the global overclocking feature.

Disabled: The overclocking feature is disabled.

SATA Operation

SATA HARD

DRIVE 1

SATA HARD

DRIVE 2

Adapter

Warnings

Charger

Behavior

Primary Display

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

AHCI: SATA is configured for AHCI mode.

RAID: SATA is configured for RAID mode.

Displays the installed primary SATA hard drive model.

Displays the installed secondary 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 AC adapters and will not display any message to screen.

Enabled : BIOS will detect unsupported AC adapters and display an error to screen.

Allows you to enable or disable battery charging.

Allows you to choose a primary display.

Non-Turbo

Flex Support

Flex Ratio

Override

Extreme Edition

Extreme Edition

Core Ratio

Limits

Memory Override

Support

Memory

Voltage

Memory

Frequency

Enabled: Displays additional overclocking options.

Allows you to modify the CPU flex ratio with Turbo Mode disabled.

Appears when Non-Turbo Flex is enabled and allows you to specify the flex ratio for all CPU cores.

Allows Extreme Edition CPUs to adjust the flex ratio in a Turbo Mode environment that allows each individual core ratio to be modified.

Allows you to modify the flex ratio of individual cores physically present in the CPU.

Allows you to enable or disable the memory override option support.

Disabled: The memory override support is disabled.

Enabled: Displays additional memory override support options.

Allows you to modify memory voltage.

Allows you to modify memory frequency.

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CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP

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Contents Mobile Manual Page Contents System Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 對 Page Page Setting UP Your Laptop Product Documentation and Media Before Setting Up Your LaptopPlacing Your Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Set Up Microsoft Windows Set Up WirelessHD Optional Set Up Wireless Display OptionalSetting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up a Wired 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 Status Lights Media Control KeysPower Button On AC adapterFI Suspend Mode Function KeysGetting to Know Your Laptop Using Your Laptop Connecting External Displays Alienware Command CenterConnecting a Display Using Removable Media and Cards Extending the DesktopUsing the Wireless Control Using the Optical DriveUsing the Integrated Camera Turning the Camera On and OffPower Management Battery PackUnderstanding Power Consumption Changing the Application Profile Settings Customizing Your Power SettingsReducing Power Consumption Free Fall SensorEntering System Setup Configuring the BiosSystem Setup System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Options CPUIntel SpeedStep Sata Hard Drive DMC CD/DVD/BD Installing Additional or Replacement Components Before You Begin Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Replacing the Battery Pack Upgrading or Replacing Memory Removing the Memory ModulesMemory module Notch Spring locks Memory-module connector Tab Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drives Removing the Hard DrivesDisconnect the interposer from the hard drives Screws Secondary hard drive HDD1 Primary hard drive HDD0 Installing Additional or Replacement Components Troubleshooting Backup and General Maintenance Basic Hints and TipsSoftware Diagnostic Tools Enhanced Pre-Boot System AssessmentComputer fails the Post Answers to Common ProblemsComputer Startup Problems Computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appearsOther software problems Software ProblemsProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Allow the computer to cool before turning it on Hard Drive ProblemsRun Check Disk Power Problems Memory ProblemsDisplay Problems Memory errors detected on startupTroubleshooting System Recovery AlienRespawn AlienRespawn BasicDell DataSafe Online Backup Optional Upgrading to AlienRespawn ProfessionalMy Dell Downloads Specifications Specifications USB Maxim MAX9736A Specifications Specifications Relative humidity maximum Specifications Appendix Computer Use Computer SetupElectrostatic Discharge ESD Warning When You Should Contact Alienware General Safety PrecautionsReplacement Components or Accessories Contacting Alienware WebsitesAppendix 0P38V4A00