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Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference TABLE OF CONTENTSPREFACE 1. GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS2. BIOS SETUP AND SECURITY 3. BATTERY POWER & POWER MANAGEMENTAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference 5. TROUBLESHOOTINGAPPENDIX A Product Specification APPENDIX B Agency Regulatory Notices 4. UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTERAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Using This ManualSymbols and Conventions PrefaceYour computer will serve you well if you take good care of it Here are some ways of taking care of your AC adapterAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference When cleaning the computer, observe these steps Cleaning the Ventilation GrillsAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Appendix A Product Specification Chapter 2 BIOS Setup / SecurityChapter 3 Battery Power & Power Management Chapter 5 Trouble-Shootingm5550-04-2007-techref.indd CHAPTER ONE GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICSThis chapter introduces the features and components of the computer Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical ReferenceLCD Display Performance FeaturesHigh Performance Processor with Calistoga Chipset Advanced Graphic EngineAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Firewire IEEE1394 / 1394a and USB2.0 PortsWireless LAN Ethernet PortAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference System At A GlanceTop View 1. LCD Latch 2. LCD Display3. Keyboard 6. Touch Pad Disable / Enable Button8. LED Status Indicator 9. Power / Suspend Button13. Windows Media Player Quick Key 10. Silent Mode Button11. Outlook Express Quick Key 12. Internet Explorer Quick KeyFront and Rear View 1. Wireless On/Off Switch2. Power Jack DC-in 4. Battery Pack5. Ventilation Grill 6. Kensington Lock Key HoleAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference 3. Microphone Jack 1. Audio Volume DialSide Views 2. Stereo Headphone / SPDIF-out Jack7. TV S-Video Port 10. Firewire / IEEE1394 / 1394a Port5. USB2.0 Port 6. DVI-I Port4/6/2007 122946 PM 12. ExpressCard SlotAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference m5550-04-2007-techref.inddAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference 1. Battery Pack and Battery LatchBottom View 2. Hard Disk Drive CoverAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference m5550-04-2007-techref.indd4/6/2007 122946 PM 3. System Device Cover 4. Ventilation GrillAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference 3. AC Plug 1. DC-out ConnectorAC Adapter 2. AdapterLED Status Indicator System & Power Status IndicatorsAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Keyboard Features Function Keys Quick KeysAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Embedded Numeric Keypad Windows Keys1. Start Key 2. Application Menu KeyTips on Using the Touch Pad Touch PadAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Opening and Closing the Display Panel Adjusting the Display BrightnessGraphics Subsystem Extending the Life of the TFT Display DeviceAudio Subsystem Adjusting the Volume ManuallyAdjusting the Audio Volume in Windows Connecting the ModemAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference To change the modem setting, do the following4/6/2007 122947 PM CHAPTER TWO BIOS SETUP AND SECURITY FEATUREAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference m5550-04-2007-techref.inddAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference The Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS Basic Input/Output System. It runs and maintains a variety of hardware functions. It is a menu-driven software, which allows you to easily configure and change the settingsAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Entering the BIOS Setup ScreenLeaving the BIOS Setup Screen BIOS Action KeysBoot Settings Configuration Modifying the BIOS SettingsBoot Setup Main Setupthe 1st drive BIOS attempts Boot Agent is selected, theAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Security SetupUsing Password Protection Boot Settings ConfigurationPower Setup Exit SetupAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference 4/6/2007 122948 PM CHAPTER THREE BATTERY POWER & POWER MANAGEMENTAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference m5550-04-2007-techref.indd2. Very Low Battery Warning The Battery PackLithium-Ion Battery Battery Low-Power Warning 1. Low Battery Warning4/6/2007 122948 PM Note Press Fn+F3 to turn off the battery warning beepAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference m5550-04-2007-techref.inddm5550-04-2007-techref.indd Installing and Removing the Battery PackTo Remove the Battery Pack Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical ReferenceAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference To Install the Battery PackCharging the Battery and Charging Time Checking the Battery LevelProlonging the Battery’s Life and Usage Cycles There are things you can do to prolong the use of the batteryAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Using Windows Power Options Windows’ Power SchemesAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference In this dialog box, you can manually set the LCD and hard drive’s time-out values in the Plugged In column and in the Running On Batteries column. Lower time-out values will save more battery powerAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Suspend ModeStandby Suspend Hibernate SuspendAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Power Button ActionAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Low Battery WarningAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Power Menu Quick AccessAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Windows’ Power PlansAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference m5550-04-2007-techref.indd4/6/2007 122950 PM Hibernate Suspend Suspend ModeAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Standby SuspendAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Power Button ActionLow Battery Warning Click the “Change plan settings” underneath the currently active Power Plan in the Power Options Properties box. Next, click on “Change advance power settings” and go the the battery section and expand it to change the battery notifications and alarmsAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Power Menu Quick Access Instead of making specific selections in the Power Options Properties box, you can quickly and easily specify which pre-set power saving function you desire by clicking on the Battery icon at the lower right-hand corner of the task bar. If you do not see a battery or AC-in icon, go to Power Options Properties box and click on the Advanced tab. Check off ``Always show icon on the task bar``. Select “Power Saver” if you want the system to enter Suspend Mode more often. Or, select “High Performance” if your notebook PC is plugged into an AC power sourceAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference 4/6/2007 122951 PM CHAPTER FOUR UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTERAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference m5550-04-2007-techref.inddAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Upgrading the Hard Disk DriveAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Upgrading the Hard Disk DriveTo replace the hard disk drive, do the following 10. Put the HDD cover back and re-attach 2 Screw A’s Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical ReferenceAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Upgrading the System MemoryAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Installing a memory module DIMM into the systemthe contact edge is driven into the receiving socket Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical ReferenceAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Adding a Mini-PCI Type Wireless LAN Card Optional DeviceInstalling a Mini PCI Card into the System To install a new Mini PCI card, do the followingAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference 4. Replace the System Device Cover and 9 Screw D’s Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference4/6/2007 122952 PM CHAPTER FIVE TROUBLESHOOTINGAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference m5550-04-2007-techref.inddBefore taking further actions, consider the following suggestions Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical ReferenceAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Audio ProblemsNo speaker output Sound cannot be recordedThe hard disk drive has reached its capacity Hard Disk ProblemsThe hard disk drive does not work or is not recognizable The hard drive is making abnormal whining noisesThe hard disk takes longer to read a file The files are corruptedAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference The disk cannot be ejected Optical Drive ProblemsThe optical drive does not work The drive does not read any disksThe screen flickers Display ProblemsThe display panel is blank when the system is turned on The screen is difficult to readThe built-in keyboard accepts no input Keyboard and Mouse ProblemsThe characters on the screen repeat when I type The built-in touch pad performs erraticallyCMOS Battery Problem Memory ProblemsAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Modem Problems The built-in modem does not respond Connection difficultiesAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Network Adapter / Ethernet Problems The Ethernet adapter does not workAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference The PC card cannot be recognized PC Card / PCMCIA ProblemsWindows crashes or freezes when you remove the PC card PC Cards do not functionAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Performance ProblemsThe computer becomes hot The program appears to have stopped or runs very slowlyAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Firewire IEEE1394 and USB2.0 ProblemsThe USB device does not work The IEEE1394 port does not work4/6/2007 122953 PM APPENDIX A PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference m5550-04-2007-techref.inddAudio Processor and Core LogicSystem Memory DisplayStorage Firewire IEEE1394aModem LAN / EthernetExpress Card New Card & Multiple Card Reader Ports and ConnectorsBattery Pack / AC Adapter Keyboard & Touch padBIOS Physical SpecificationAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference 4/6/2007 122954 PM APPENDIX B AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICESAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference m5550-04-2007-techref.inddDeclaration of Conformity Federal Communications Commission NoticeModifications Connections to Peripheral DevicesEuropean Notice Canadian NoticeAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Power Cord RequirementU.S. and Canada JapanAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Other CountriesBattery Pack Safety Telephone Lines RequirementAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Laser Safety Lithium Battery Warning / Bridge Battery WarningAlienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Connecting to the NetworkEthernet Cabling Restriction for Networks