Bios, Physical Specification | Alienware m5550 guide

Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference

BIOS

•Phoenix PnP BIOS

•Power On Self Test

•DRAM auto-detection, auto-sizing

•L2 Cache auto-detection

•Hard disk type auto-detection

•APM 1.2 (Advanced Power Management) &

•ACPI 2.0 (Advanced Configuration Power Interface)

•Two Level Password Protections

•32bit access, Ultra DMA, PIO5 Mode support

•Multi-boot capability

•Compatible with Microsoft Windows XP / MCE Home Edition

Physical Specification

•360 (W) x 269 (D) x 25-37.1 (H) mm

•6.8 lbs / 3.1 KG (with 15.4”LCD, DVD-ROM Drive, and 6-cell battery pack)

•Operating Temperature: 5 to 35oC (41 to 95oF)

•Operating Humidity: 20 to 80 percent RH (5 to 35oC)

•Storage Temperature: -15 to 50oC (-5 to 122oF)

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Contents

Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Table of Contents Bios Setup and Security Upgrading Your Computer Using This Manual Symbols and ConventionsPreface Here are some ways of taking care of your AC adapter When cleaning the computer, observe these steps Cleaning the Ventilation Grills Chapter Summaries Chapter ONE Getting to Know the Basics Performance Features Firewire IEEE1394 / 1394a and USB2.0 Ports Wireless LANEthernet Port System At a Glance Top View LCD Latch Touch Pad Disable / Enable Button LED Status IndicatorPower / Suspend Button Keyboard Silent Mode Button Outlook Express Quick KeyInternet Explorer Quick Key Windows Media Player Quick Key Wireless On/Off Switch Power Jack DC-inBattery Pack Front and Rear View Ventilation Grill Kensington Lock Key Hole Audio Volume Dial Side ViewsStereo Headphone / SPDIF-out Jack Microphone Jack Firewire / IEEE1394 / 1394a Port USB2.0 PortDVI-I Port TV S-Video Port ExpressCard Slot Battery Pack and Battery Latch Bottom ViewHard Disk Drive Cover Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference System Device Cover DC-out Connector AC AdapterAdapter AC Plug System & Power Status Indicators Keyboard Features Function Keys Quick Keys Windows Keys Start KeyApplication Menu Key Embedded Numeric Keypad Tips on Using the Touch Pad Adjusting the Display Brightness Graphics SubsystemExtending the Life of the TFT Display Device Opening and Closing the Display Panel Audio Subsystem Modem To change the modem setting, do the following Chapter TWO Bios Setup and Security Feature Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Entering the Bios Setup Screen Leaving the Bios Setup ScreenBios Action Keys Modifying the Bios Settings Boot SetupMain Setup Boot Settings Configuration Realtek Boot Agent To boot from. If Realtek Disabled Security Setup Using Password Protection Power Setup Exit Setup Chapter Three Battery Power & Power Management Battery Pack Lithium-Ion BatteryBattery Low-Power Warning Low Battery Warning Very Low Battery Warning Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Installing and Removing the Battery Pack To Remove the Battery Pack To Install the Battery Pack Charging the Battery and Charging TimeChecking the Battery Level Prolonging the Battery’s Life and Usage Cycles Using Windows Power Options Windows’ Power Schemes Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference Suspend Mode Standby SuspendHibernate 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 Audio Problems No speaker outputSound cannot be recorded Hard Disk Problems Hard disk drive does not work or is not recognizableHard drive is making abnormal whining noises Hard disk drive has reached its capacity Hard disk takes longer to read a file Files are corrupted Optical Drive Problems Optical drive does not workDrive does not read any disks Disk cannot be ejected Display Problems Display panel is blank when the system is turned onScreen is difficult to read Screen flickers Keyboard and Mouse Problems Characters on the screen repeat when I typeBuilt-in touch pad performs erratically Built-in keyboard accepts no input Cmos Battery Problem Memory Problems Modem Problems Built-in modem does not respond Connection difficulties Network Adapter / Ethernet Problems Ethernet adapter does not work PC Card / Pcmcia Problems Windows crashes or freezes when you remove the PC cardPC Cards do not function PC card cannot be recognized Performance Problems Computer becomes hotProgram appears to have stopped or runs very slowly Firewire IEEE1394 and USB2.0 Problems USB device does not workIEEE1394 port does not work Appendix a Product Specifications Processor and Core Logic System MemoryDisplay Audio Firewire IEEE1394a ModemLAN / Ethernet Storage Ports and Connectors Battery Pack / AC AdapterKeyboard & Touch pad Express Card New Card & Multiple Card Reader Bios Physical Specification Appendix B Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice ModificationsConnections to Peripheral Devices Declaration of Conformity European Notice Canadian Notice Power Cord Requirement CanadaJapan Other Countries Battery Pack Safety Telephone Lines Requirement Laser Safety Lithium Battery Warning / Bridge Battery Warning Connecting to the Network EthernetCabling Restriction for Networks