Getting to Know Your Desktop | Dell Area-51 ALX specs

CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP

CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP

CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW

YOUR DESKTOP

This chapter provides information about your new desktop to familiarize you with its various features, and to get you up and running quickly.

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Dell Area-51 ALX manual Getting to Know Your Desktop

Contents

Alienware Desktop Manual 02 /02 Contents Basic Specifications Introduction Setting UP Your Desktop Product Documentation and Media Before Setting Up Your DesktopPlacing 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 FeaturesBack 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 DevicesConnecting a Non Plug and Play Printer Using Your Desktop Working With RAID Alienware Command CenterAlienFX AlienFusion RAID Level 026 /026 Optimizing Performance System Setup Configuring the BiosEntering 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 041 /041 Side panel Release panel Removing and Replacing Hard Drives 043 /043 Removing and Replacing Expansion Cards 045/045 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 ProblemsComputer does not recognize the disc or drive An audio CD does not produce sound Computer fails the Post ComputerComputer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Other software problems Internet Hard Drive ProblemsInternet connection is slow Memory Keyboard Mouse DisplayIf the display is blank If the display is difficult to read Printer PowerPrinter does not turn on Printer does not print Speakers Game ControllersComputer does not recognize the game controller There is no sound from the speakers System Recovery AlienRespawn Using AlienRespawn Microsoft System Restore Recovery OptionsAdvanced Recovery Factory System Recovery To Enable or Change Password Settings Password Protection AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc Dell DataSafe Local BackupTo Use the AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc 063/063 Basic Specifications USB PCI Non-Operating Grms Computer Use Computer SetupElectrostatic Discharge ESD Warning When Should You Contact Alienware? General Safety PrecautionsReplacement Components or Accessories Websites Appendix B Contacting Alienware Nvidia GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards Appendix C Important Information 0K830RA00