Chapter TWO Bios Setup and Security Feature | Alienware m5550

Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference

CHAPTER TWO

BIOS SETUP AND SECURITY FEATURE

In this chapter, you will learn how to enter the BIOS Setup Menu and manipulate various hardware control settings. You will also learn how to use the built-in security features.

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Alienware m5550 user manual Chapter TWO Bios Setup and Security Feature

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 Cleaning the Ventilation Grills When cleaning the computer, observe these steps Chapter Summaries Chapter ONE Getting to Know the Basics Performance Features Wireless LAN Firewire IEEE1394 / 1394a and USB2.0 PortsEthernet Port Top View LCD Latch System At a Glance Keyboard Touch Pad Disable / Enable ButtonLED Status Indicator Power / Suspend Button Windows Media Player Quick Key Silent Mode ButtonOutlook Express Quick Key Internet Explorer Quick Key Front and Rear View Wireless On/Off SwitchPower Jack DC-in Battery Pack Kensington Lock Key Hole Ventilation Grill Microphone Jack Audio Volume DialSide Views Stereo Headphone / SPDIF-out Jack TV S-Video Port Firewire / IEEE1394 / 1394a PortUSB2.0 Port DVI-I Port ExpressCard Slot Bottom View Battery Pack and Battery LatchHard Disk Drive Cover Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference System Device Cover AC Plug DC-out ConnectorAC Adapter Adapter System & Power Status Indicators Function Keys Quick Keys Keyboard Features Embedded Numeric Keypad Windows KeysStart Key Application Menu Key Tips on Using the Touch Pad Opening and Closing the Display Panel Adjusting the Display BrightnessGraphics Subsystem Extending the Life of the TFT Display Device Modem Audio Subsystem To 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 Boot Settings Configuration Modifying the Bios SettingsBoot Setup Main Setup Realtek Boot Agent To boot from. If Realtek Disabled Using Password Protection Security Setup Exit Setup Power Setup Chapter Three Battery Power & Power Management Very Low Battery Warning Battery PackLithium-Ion Battery Battery Low-Power Warning Low Battery Warning Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference To Remove the Battery Pack Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Charging the Battery and Charging Time To Install the Battery PackChecking the Battery Level Prolonging the Battery’s Life and Usage Cycles Windows’ Power Schemes Using Windows Power Options Alienware 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 disk drive has reached its capacity Hard Disk ProblemsHard disk drive does not work or is not recognizable Hard drive is making abnormal whining noises Files are corrupted Hard disk takes longer to read a file Disk cannot be ejected Optical Drive ProblemsOptical drive does not work Drive does not read any disks Screen flickers Display ProblemsDisplay panel is blank when the system is turned on Screen is difficult to read Built-in keyboard accepts no input Keyboard and Mouse ProblemsCharacters on the screen repeat when I type Built-in touch pad performs erratically Memory Problems Cmos Battery Problem Connection difficulties Modem Problems Built-in modem does not respond Ethernet adapter does not work Network Adapter / Ethernet Problems PC card cannot be recognized PC Card / Pcmcia ProblemsWindows crashes or freezes when you remove the PC card PC Cards do not function Computer 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 Audio Processor and Core LogicSystem Memory Display Storage Firewire IEEE1394aModem LAN / Ethernet Express Card New Card & Multiple Card Reader Ports and ConnectorsBattery Pack / AC Adapter Keyboard & Touch pad Physical Specification Bios Appendix B Agency Regulatory Notices Declaration of Conformity Federal Communications Commission NoticeModifications Connections to Peripheral Devices Canadian Notice European Notice Canada Power Cord RequirementJapan Other Countries Telephone Lines Requirement Battery Pack Safety Lithium Battery Warning / Bridge Battery Warning Laser Safety Ethernet Connecting to the NetworkCabling Restriction for Networks