Setting UP Your Desktop | Dell Area-51 ALX instruction

CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP

CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP

CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP

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Dell Area-51 ALX manual Setting UP Your Desktop

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 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 Top View Features Accessing the Top Panel ConnectorsBack Light Button Top Panel Connectors Headphone connector Connects to headphones Connecting Devices Connecting External Speakers Connecting Printers Connecting a Plug and Play Printer Connecting USB Devices Connecting Ieee 1394 FireWire DevicesConnecting a Non Plug and Play Printer Using Your Desktop AlienFX Alienware Command CenterWorking With RAID AlienFusion RAID Level 026 /026 Optimizing Performance Entering System Setup Configuring the BiosSystem 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 045/045 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 ProblemsCD-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 ComputerComputer fails the Post Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Other software problems Hard Drive Problems InternetInternet connection is slow Keyboard Memory If the display is blank DisplayMouse If the display is difficult to read Printer does not turn on PowerPrinter Printer does not print Computer does not recognize the game controller Game ControllersSpeakers There is no sound from the speakers System Recovery Using AlienRespawn AlienRespawn Advanced Recovery Recovery OptionsMicrosoft System Restore Factory System Recovery Password Protection To Enable or Change Password Settings 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 Appendix B Contacting Alienware Websites Appendix C Important Information Nvidia GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards 0K830RA00