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CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS

CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL

OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS

CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS

This chapter provides guidelines and instructions for increasing the processing power and storage space by upgrading equipment. You can purchase components for your desktop at www.dell.com or www.alienware.com.

NOTE: See the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for installation instructions of all serviceable components. Parts purchased from Dell and Alienware ship with specific replacement instructions.

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Contents

01 /01 ALIENWARE DESKTOP MANUALNotes, Cautions, and Warnings CONTENTS CHAPTER 7 SYSTEM RECOVERY INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION06 /06 CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOPCHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOPPlacing Your Desktop Before Setting Up Your DesktopProduct Documentation and Media Connect the Display 09 /09 Connect the Network Cable OptionalConnect the Keyboard and Mouse CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP010 /010 Connect the Power CablePress the Power Button CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOPConnect to the Internet Optional Set Up Microsoft WindowsSetting Up a Wired Connection Setting Up a Wireless Connection012/012 Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionCHAPTER 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP CHAPTER 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOPCHAPTER 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP 013 /013Front View Features Back View Features Back Panel Connectors 017/017 Top View FeaturesAccessing the Top Panel Connectors Back Light ButtonTop Panel Connectors 019 /019 CHAPTER 3 CONNECTING DEVICESCHAPTER 3 CONNECTING DEVICES CHAPTER 3 CONNECTING DEVICESConnecting External Speakers Connecting a Plug and Play Printer Connecting PrintersConnecting a Non Plug and Play Printer Connecting USB DevicesConnecting IEEE 1394 FireWire Devices 023 /023 CHAPTER 4 USING YOUR DESKTOPCHAPTER 4 USING YOUR DESKTOP CHAPTER 4 USING YOUR DESKTOPAlienFusion Alienware Command CenterWorking With RAID AlienFXDisk RAID LevelRAID Level 025/025026 /026 RAID LevelRAID Level Optimizing Performance System Setup Based Performance TuningSoftware Based Performance Tuning System Setup Screens Configuring the BIOSSystem Setup Entering System Setup029 /029 System Setup Options030/030 XD Bit Capability 032/032 Memory-Z Advanced Memory Settings tCL Overvoltage Configuration Submenu 035 /035 CHAPTER 5 INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTSCHAPTER 5 INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS CHAPTER 5 INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTSTurning Off Your Desktop Before You BeginBefore Working Inside Your Desktop Opening and Closing the Side Panel 039/039 Inside View of Your Computer1 memory module connectors 3 2 expansion card slots CHAPTER 5 INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTSmemory module Removing and Replacing Memory Modulesmemory module connector securing clips6. Turn on the computer 2 release panel Removing and Replacing Hard DrivesCHAPTER 5 INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 1 side panelTo replace a hard drive shroud button Removing and Replacing Expansion Cardsexpansion card 3 shroudTo replace a card 046 /046 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTINGCHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTINGBasic Hints and Tips Backup and General MaintenanceThings to check before troubleshooting Pre-Boot System Assessment PSA Software Diagnostic ToolsStarting Alienware Diagnostics From the Support CD/DVD Alienware DiagnosticsAn audio CD does not produce sound Answers to Common ProblemsCD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R/W, DVD±R/W, or Blu-ray Disc Drive The computer does not recognize the disc or driveA program stops responding or crashes repeatedly ComputerThe computer fails the POST The computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appearsA program is designed for an earlier version of Microsoft Windows Other software problemsInternet connection is slow Hard Drive ProblemsInternet The keyboard is not responding Memory errors detected on start upKeyboard MemoryIf the display is difficult to read DisplayMouse If the display is blankThe printer does not turn on PowerWhen you press the power button, the computer does not turn on PrinterThere is no sound from the speakers Game ControllersSpeakers The computer does not recognize the game controllerCHAPTER 7 SYSTEM RECOVERY CHAPTER 7 SYSTEM RECOVERYAlienRespawn Using AlienRespawnFactory System Recovery Recovery OptionsMicrosoft System Restore Advanced RecoveryTo Enable or Change Password Settings Password ProtectionTo Use the AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc Dell DataSafe Local BackupAlienRespawn v2.0 Disc 063/063 064 /064 CHAPTER 8 BASIC SPECIFICATIONSCHAPTER 8 BASIC SPECIFICATIONS CHAPTER 8 BASIC SPECIFICATIONSComputer Model Alienware Area-51 Dimensions 066 /066 067 /067 0.25 GRMSElectrostatic Discharge ESD Warning APPENDIX A GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSComputer Setup Computer UseReplacement Components or Accessories General Safety PrecautionsWhen Should You Contact Alienware? APPENDIX B CONTACTING ALIENWARE WebsitesNVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards APPENDIX C IMPORTANT INFORMATIONPrinted in China Printed on recycled paper 0K830RA00