Replace the System Device Cover and 9 Screw D’s | Alienware m5550

Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference

3.Locate 2 antenna cables with connectors. Snap the cable onto the golden connector on the Mini PCI Wireless LAN card. (Note: The connectors are fairly small! This may take some maneuvering. You may want to connect the antenna cables before inserting the wireless card into the socket. )

4.Replace the System Device Cover and 9 Screw D’s.

Congratulations! You have now completed the mini PCI card installation. The next time the system boots to Windows, the system will prompt for the driver location. Insert the Factory CD-ROM and point to the directory where the Wireless LAN driver can be found. In addition to installing the driver, you may also need to run a Setup.exe program to install the card’s utility applications before it is fully operational.

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Contents

Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Table of Contents Bios Setup and Security Upgrading Your Computer Preface Using This ManualSymbols and Conventions 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 Ethernet Port Firewire IEEE1394 / 1394a and USB2.0 PortsWireless LAN Top View LCD Latch System At a Glance LED Status Indicator Touch Pad Disable / Enable ButtonPower / Suspend Button Keyboard Outlook Express Quick Key Silent Mode ButtonInternet Explorer Quick Key Windows Media Player Quick Key Power Jack DC-in Wireless On/Off SwitchBattery Pack Front and Rear View Kensington Lock Key Hole Ventilation Grill Side Views Audio Volume DialStereo Headphone / SPDIF-out Jack Microphone Jack USB2.0 Port Firewire / IEEE1394 / 1394a PortDVI-I Port TV S-Video Port ExpressCard Slot Hard Disk Drive Cover Battery Pack and Battery LatchBottom View Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference System Device Cover AC Adapter DC-out ConnectorAdapter AC Plug System & Power Status Indicators Function Keys Quick Keys Keyboard Features Start Key Windows KeysApplication Menu Key Embedded Numeric Keypad Tips on Using the Touch Pad Graphics Subsystem Adjusting the Display BrightnessExtending the Life of the TFT Display Device Opening and Closing the Display Panel Modem Audio Subsystem To change the modem setting, do the following Chapter TWO Bios Setup and Security Feature Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Bios Action Keys Entering the Bios Setup ScreenLeaving the Bios Setup Screen Boot Setup Modifying the Bios SettingsMain Setup Boot Settings Configuration Realtek Boot Agent To boot from. If Realtek Disabled Using Password Protection Security Setup Exit Setup Power Setup Chapter Three Battery Power & Power Management Lithium-Ion Battery Battery PackBattery Low-Power Warning Low Battery Warning Very Low Battery Warning Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference To Remove the Battery Pack Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Checking the Battery Level To Install the Battery PackCharging the Battery and Charging Time Prolonging the Battery’s Life and Usage Cycles Windows’ Power Schemes Using Windows Power Options Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Hibernate Suspend Suspend ModeStandby 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 Sound cannot be recorded Audio ProblemsNo speaker output Hard disk drive does not work or is not recognizable Hard Disk ProblemsHard drive is making abnormal whining noises Hard disk drive has reached its capacity Files are corrupted Hard disk takes longer to read a file Optical drive does not work Optical Drive ProblemsDrive does not read any disks Disk cannot be ejected Display panel is blank when the system is turned on Display ProblemsScreen is difficult to read Screen flickers Characters on the screen repeat when I type Keyboard and Mouse ProblemsBuilt-in touch pad performs erratically Built-in keyboard accepts no input Memory Problems Cmos Battery Problem Connection difficulties Modem Problems Built-in modem does not respond Ethernet adapter does not work Network Adapter / Ethernet Problems Windows crashes or freezes when you remove the PC card PC Card / Pcmcia ProblemsPC Cards do not function PC card cannot be recognized Program appears to have stopped or runs very slowly Performance ProblemsComputer becomes hot IEEE1394 port does not work Firewire IEEE1394 and USB2.0 ProblemsUSB device does not work Appendix a Product Specifications System Memory Processor and Core LogicDisplay Audio Modem Firewire IEEE1394aLAN / Ethernet Storage Battery Pack / AC Adapter Ports and ConnectorsKeyboard & Touch pad Express Card New Card & Multiple Card Reader Physical Specification Bios Appendix B Agency Regulatory Notices Modifications Federal Communications Commission NoticeConnections to Peripheral Devices Declaration of Conformity Canadian Notice European Notice Japan Power Cord RequirementCanada Other Countries Telephone Lines Requirement Battery Pack Safety Lithium Battery Warning / Bridge Battery Warning Laser Safety Cabling Restriction for Networks Connecting to the NetworkEthernet