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Troubleshooting
Specs
Password
Connecting Devices
Maintenance
Configuring the Bios
Answers to Common Problems
Software Diagnostic Tools
Setting UP Your Desktop
Alienware Command Center
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Basic Specifications
Introduction
Setting UP Your Desktop
Product Documentation and Media
Before Setting Up Your Desktop
Placing Your Desktop
Connect the Display
Connect the Network Cable Optional
Connect the Power Cable
Connect to the Internet Optional
Set Up Microsoft Windows
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Getting to Know Your Desktop
Alienhead
Front View Features
Appropriate connectors
Back View Features
Back Panel Connectors
Accessing the Top Panel Connectors
Top View Features
Back Light Button
Headphone connector Connects to headphones
Top Panel Connectors
Connecting Devices
Connecting External Speakers
Connecting a Plug and Play Printer
Connecting Printers
Connecting Ieee 1394 FireWire Devices
Connecting USB Devices
Connecting a Non Plug and Play Printer
Using Your Desktop
Working With RAID
Alienware Command Center
AlienFX
AlienFusion
RAID Level
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Optimizing Performance
System Setup
Configuring the Bios
Entering System Setup
System Setup Screens
System Setup Options
Sata
LAN1 BCM5784 Device
Suspend Mode
Adjust CPU BClk MHz
CPU Temperature Sensor
Installing Additional or Replacement Components
Turning Off Your Desktop
Before You Begin
Before Working Inside Your Desktop
Opening and Closing the Side Panel
Inside View of Your Computer
Removing and Replacing Memory Modules
Memory module connector Securing clips Tab Notch
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Side panel Release panel
Removing and Replacing Hard Drives
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Removing and Replacing Expansion Cards
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Troubleshooting
Basic Hints and Tips
Backup and General Maintenance
Pre-Boot System Assessment PSA
Software Diagnostic Tools
Starting Alienware Diagnostics From the Support CD/DVD
Alienware Diagnostics
CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R/W, DVD±R/W, or Blu-ray Disc Drive
Answers to Common Problems
Computer does not recognize the disc or drive
An audio CD does not produce sound
Computer fails the Post
Computer
Computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears
Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
Other software problems
Internet
Hard Drive Problems
Internet connection is slow
Memory
Keyboard
Mouse
Display
If the display is blank
If the display is difficult to read
Printer
Power
Printer does not turn on
Printer does not print
Speakers
Game Controllers
Computer does not recognize the game controller
There is no sound from the speakers
System Recovery
AlienRespawn
Using AlienRespawn
Microsoft System Restore
Recovery Options
Advanced Recovery
Factory System Recovery
To Enable or Change Password Settings
Password Protection
AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc
Dell DataSafe Local Backup
To Use the AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc
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Basic Specifications
USB
PCI
Non-Operating Grms
Computer Use
Computer Setup
Electrostatic Discharge ESD Warning
When Should You Contact Alienware?
General Safety Precautions
Replacement Components or Accessories
Websites
Appendix B Contacting Alienware
Nvidia GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards
Appendix C Important Information
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