Inside View of Your Computer | Dell Area-51 ALX guide

Inside View of Your Computer

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CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS

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Dell Area-51 ALX manual Inside View of Your Computer

Contents

Alienware Desktop Manual 02 /02 Contents Basic Specifications Introduction Setting UP Your Desktop Before Setting Up Your Desktop Product Documentation and MediaPlacing 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 Top View Features Accessing the Top Panel ConnectorsBack Light Button Headphone connector Connects to headphones Top Panel Connectors Connecting Devices Connecting External Speakers Connecting a Plug and Play Printer Connecting Printers Connecting USB Devices Connecting Ieee 1394 FireWire DevicesConnecting a Non Plug and Play Printer Using Your Desktop AlienFusion Alienware Command CenterWorking With RAID AlienFX RAID Level 026 /026 Optimizing Performance System Setup Screens Configuring the BiosSystem Setup Entering System Setup 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 An audio CD does not produce sound Answers to Common ProblemsCD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R/W, DVD±R/W, or Blu-ray Disc Drive Computer does not recognize the disc or drive Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly ComputerComputer fails the Post Computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears Other software problems Hard Drive Problems InternetInternet connection is slow Memory Keyboard If the display is difficult to read DisplayMouse If the display is blank Printer does not print PowerPrinter Printer does not turn on There is no sound from the speakers Game ControllersSpeakers Computer does not recognize the game controller System Recovery AlienRespawn Using AlienRespawn Factory System Recovery Recovery OptionsMicrosoft System Restore Advanced Recovery To Enable or Change Password Settings Password Protection Dell DataSafe Local Backup AlienRespawn v2.0 DiscTo Use the AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc 063/063 Basic Specifications USB PCI Non-Operating Grms Computer Setup Computer UseElectrostatic Discharge ESD Warning General Safety Precautions When Should You Contact Alienware?Replacement Components or Accessories Websites Appendix B Contacting Alienware Nvidia GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards Appendix C Important Information 0K830RA00