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Dell Area-51 ALX manual System Recovery

Models: Area-51 ALX Area-51

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CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY

Your computer ships with the following media:

•Recovery CD or DVD — Contains operating system installation media.

•Support CD or DVD — Contains drivers for your computer. You can also download the latest drivers and software for your computer from support. dell.com.

•Optional AlienRespawn v2.0 disc (if ordered) — Contains the AlienRespawn recovery image.

NOTE: Your computer ships with either AlienRespawn v2.0 or Dell DataSafe Local.

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Contents

ALIENWARE DESKTOP MANUAL 01 /01Notes, Cautions, and Warnings CONTENTS CHAPTER 7 SYSTEM RECOVERY INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTIONCHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOPCHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP 06 /06Product Documentation and Media Before Setting Up Your DesktopPlacing Your Desktop Connect the Display CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP Connect the Network Cable OptionalConnect the Keyboard and Mouse 09 /09CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP Connect the Power CablePress the Power Button 010 /010Setting Up a Wireless Connection Set Up Microsoft WindowsSetting Up a Wired Connection Connect to the Internet OptionalSetting Up Your Internet Connection 012/012013 /013 CHAPTER 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOPCHAPTER 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP CHAPTER 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOPFront View Features Back View Features Back Panel Connectors Back Light Button Top View FeaturesAccessing the Top Panel Connectors 017/017Top Panel Connectors CHAPTER 3 CONNECTING DEVICES CHAPTER 3 CONNECTING DEVICESCHAPTER 3 CONNECTING DEVICES 019 /019Connecting External Speakers Connecting Printers Connecting a Plug and Play PrinterConnecting IEEE 1394 FireWire Devices Connecting USB DevicesConnecting a Non Plug and Play Printer CHAPTER 4 USING YOUR DESKTOP CHAPTER 4 USING YOUR DESKTOPCHAPTER 4 USING YOUR DESKTOP 023 /023AlienFX Alienware Command CenterWorking With RAID AlienFusion025/025 RAID LevelRAID Level DiskRAID Level RAID Level026 /026 Software Based Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance TuningOptimizing Performance Entering System Setup Configuring the BIOSSystem Setup System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Options 029 /029030/030 XD Bit Capability 032/032 Memory-Z Advanced Memory Settings tCL Overvoltage Configuration Submenu CHAPTER 5 INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS CHAPTER 5 INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTSCHAPTER 5 INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 035 /035Before You Begin Turning Off Your DesktopBefore Working Inside Your Desktop Opening and Closing the Side Panel CHAPTER 5 INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS Inside View of Your Computer1 memory module connectors 3 2 expansion card slots 039/039securing clips Removing and Replacing Memory Modulesmemory module connector memory module6. Turn on the computer 1 side panel Removing and Replacing Hard DrivesCHAPTER 5 INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 2 release panelTo replace a hard drive 3 shroud Removing and Replacing Expansion Cardsexpansion card shroud buttonTo replace a card CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTINGCHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 046 /046Things to check before troubleshooting Backup and General MaintenanceBasic Hints and Tips Software Diagnostic Tools Pre-Boot System Assessment PSAAlienware Diagnostics Starting Alienware Diagnostics From the Support CD/DVDThe computer does not recognize the disc or drive Answers to Common ProblemsCD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R/W, DVD±R/W, or Blu-ray Disc Drive An audio CD does not produce soundThe computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears ComputerThe computer fails the POST A program stops responding or crashes repeatedlyOther software problems A program is designed for an earlier version of Microsoft WindowsInternet Hard Drive ProblemsInternet connection is slow Memory Memory errors detected on start upKeyboard The keyboard is not respondingIf the display is blank DisplayMouse If the display is difficult to readPrinter PowerWhen you press the power button, the computer does not turn on The printer does not turn onThe computer does not recognize the game controller Game ControllersSpeakers There is no sound from the speakersCHAPTER 7 SYSTEM RECOVERY CHAPTER 7 SYSTEM RECOVERYUsing AlienRespawn AlienRespawnAdvanced Recovery Recovery OptionsMicrosoft System Restore Factory System RecoveryPassword Protection To Enable or Change Password SettingsAlienRespawn v2.0 Disc Dell DataSafe Local BackupTo Use the AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc 063/063 CHAPTER 8 BASIC SPECIFICATIONS CHAPTER 8 BASIC SPECIFICATIONSCHAPTER 8 BASIC SPECIFICATIONS 064 /064Computer Model Alienware Area-51 Dimensions 066 /066 0.25 GRMS 067 /067Computer Use APPENDIX A GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSComputer Setup Electrostatic Discharge ESD WarningWhen Should You Contact Alienware? General Safety PrecautionsReplacement Components or Accessories Websites APPENDIX B CONTACTING ALIENWAREAPPENDIX C IMPORTANT INFORMATION NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards0K830RA00 Printed in China Printed on recycled paper