Troubleshooting | Alienware M18X guide

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CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING

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Alienware M18X manual Troubleshooting

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 WirelessHD Optional Set Up Wireless Display Optional Setting 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 Status Lights Media Control Keys Power Button On AC adapter FI Suspend Mode Function Keys Getting to Know Your Laptop Using Your Laptop Alienware Command Center Connecting External DisplaysConnecting a Display Using Removable Media and Cards Extending the Desktop Using the Wireless Control Using the Optical DriveUsing the Integrated Camera Turning the Camera On and Off Battery Pack Power ManagementUnderstanding Power Consumption Changing the Application Profile Settings Customizing Your Power SettingsReducing Power Consumption Free Fall Sensor Entering System Setup Configuring the BiosSystem Setup System Setup Screens System Setup Options CPU Intel SpeedStep Sata Hard Drive DMC CD/DVD/BD Installing Additional or Replacement Components Before You Begin Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Replacing the Battery Pack Upgrading or Replacing Memory Removing the Memory Modules Memory module Notch Spring locks Memory-module connector Tab Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drives Removing the Hard Drives Disconnect 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 Tips Software Diagnostic Tools Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment Computer fails the Post Answers to Common ProblemsComputer Startup Problems Computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears Software Problems Other software problemsProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Hard Drive Problems Allow the computer to cool before turning it onRun Check Disk Power Problems Memory ProblemsDisplay Problems Memory errors detected on startup Troubleshooting System Recovery AlienRespawn AlienRespawn Basic Dell DataSafe Online Backup Optional Upgrading to AlienRespawn Professional My 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 Contacting Alienware Websites Appendix 0P38V4A00