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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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Contents
Alienware Desktop Manual
02 /02
Contents
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
Set Up Microsoft Windows
Connect to the Internet Optional
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Getting to Know Your Desktop
Front View Features
Alienhead
Back View Features
Appropriate connectors
Back Panel Connectors
Accessing the Top Panel Connectors
Top View Features
Back Light Button
Top Panel Connectors
Headphone connector Connects to headphones
Connecting Devices
Connecting External Speakers
Connecting Printers
Connecting a Plug and Play Printer
Connecting Ieee 1394 FireWire Devices
Connecting USB Devices
Connecting a Non Plug and Play Printer
Using Your Desktop
AlienFX
Alienware Command Center
Working With RAID
AlienFusion
RAID Level
026 /026
Optimizing Performance
Entering System Setup
Configuring the Bios
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
Before You Begin
Turning Off Your Desktop
Before Working Inside Your Desktop
Opening and Closing the Side Panel
Inside View of Your Computer
Memory module connector Securing clips Tab Notch
Removing and Replacing Memory Modules
041 /041
Removing and Replacing Hard Drives
Side panel Release panel
043 /043
Removing and Replacing Expansion Cards
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Troubleshooting
Backup and General Maintenance
Basic Hints and Tips
Software Diagnostic Tools
Pre-Boot System Assessment PSA
Alienware Diagnostics
Starting Alienware Diagnostics From the Support CD/DVD
Computer does not recognize the disc or drive
Answers to Common Problems
CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R/W, DVD±R/W, or Blu-ray Disc Drive
An audio CD does not produce sound
Computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears
Computer
Computer fails the Post
Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
Other software problems
Internet
Hard Drive Problems
Internet connection is slow
Keyboard
Memory
If the display is blank
Display
Mouse
If the display is difficult to read
Printer does not turn on
Power
Printer
Printer does not print
Computer does not recognize the game controller
Game Controllers
Speakers
There is no sound from the speakers
System Recovery
Using AlienRespawn
AlienRespawn
Advanced Recovery
Recovery Options
Microsoft System Restore
Factory System Recovery
Password Protection
To Enable or Change Password Settings
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
Appendix B Contacting Alienware
Websites
Appendix C Important Information
Nvidia GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards
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