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D0IX001 manual
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DESKTOP MANUAL
Contents
Main
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
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Product Documentation and Media
Placing Your Desktop
Before Setting Up Your Desktop
Connect the Display
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Set Up Microsoft Windows
Connect to the Internet (Optional)
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Front View Features
Back View Features
Back Panel Connectors
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Top Panel Connectors
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Connecting External Speakers
Connecting Printers
Connecting a Plug and Play Printer
Connecting a Non Plug and Play Printer
Connecting USB Devices
Connecting IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Devices
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ermal Controls
Working With RAID
Alienware Command Center
AlienFX
AlienFusion
RAID Level 0
RAID Level 1
RAID Level 10
RAID Level 5
Software Based Performance Tuning
Optimizing Performance
System Setup Based Performance Tuning
Conguring the BIOS
System Setup
Entering System Setup
System Setup Screens
System Setup Options
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Before You Begin
Turning O Your Desktop
Before Working Inside Your Desktop
Opening and Closing the Side Panel
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Removing and Replacing Memory Module(s)
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Removing and Replacing Hard Drive(s)
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Removing and Replacing Expansion Card(s)
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Basic Hints and Tips
Backup and General Maintenance
Software Diagnostic Tools
Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA)
Alienware Diagnostics
Starting Alienware Diagnostics From the Support CD/DVD
Answers to Common Problems
CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R/W, DVDR/W, or Blu-ray Disc Drive
e computer does not recognize the disc or drive
An audio CD does not produce sound
A DVD or Blu-ray Disc does not play
Computer
e computer fails the POST:
A program is designed for an earlier version of Microsoft Windows
Other software problems
Internet
Cannot browse the Internet or the Unable to locate host error message appears
Internet connection is slow
Hard Drive Problems
Memory
Memory errors detected on start up
Keyboard
e keyboard is not responding
A keyboard character is repeating
Display
If the display is blank
If the display is difcult to read
Mouse
e mouse is not working
Power
When you press the power button, the computer does not turn on
Printer
e printer does not turn on
e printer does not print
Speakers
ere is no sound from the speakers
Game Controllers
e computer does not recognize the game controller
CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY
CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY
AlienRespawn v2.0
Using AlienRespawn v2.0
Advanced Recovery
Factory System Recovery
Recovery Options
Microsoft System Restore
Password Protection
To Enable or Change Password Settings
Dell DataSafe Local Backup
AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc
To Use the AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc
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Computer Use
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Warning
APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Computer Setup
When Should You Contact Alienware?
Replacement Components or Accessories
General Safety Precautions
Websites
APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE
APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATION
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards