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Dell Area-51 ALX manual Basic Specifications, 064 /064

Models: Area-51 ALX Area-51

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CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS

This chapter provides the basic specifications of your desktop. For more detailed specifications, see the Comprehensive Specifications at support.dell.com/manuals.

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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 Connect the Network Cable Optional Connect the Keyboard and MouseCHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP 09 /09Connect the Power Cable Press the Power ButtonCHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP 010 /010Set Up Microsoft Windows Setting Up a Wired ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Connect to the Internet OptionalSetting Up Your Internet Connection 012/012CHAPTER 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP CHAPTER 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP013 /013 CHAPTER 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOPFront View Features Back View Features Back Panel Connectors Top View Features Accessing the Top Panel ConnectorsBack Light Button 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 /023Alienware Command Center Working With RAIDAlienFX AlienFusionRAID Level RAID Level025/025 DiskRAID Level RAID Level026 /026 Software Based Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance TuningOptimizing Performance Configuring the BIOS System SetupEntering System 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 Inside View of Your Computer 1 memory module connectors 3 2 expansion card slotsCHAPTER 5 INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 039/039Removing and Replacing Memory Modules memory module connectorsecuring clips memory module6. Turn on the computer Removing and Replacing Hard Drives CHAPTER 5 INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS1 side panel 2 release panelTo replace a hard drive Removing and Replacing Expansion Cards expansion card3 shroud 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/DVDAnswers to Common Problems CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R/W, DVD±R/W, or Blu-ray Disc DriveThe computer does not recognize the disc or drive An audio CD does not produce soundComputer The computer fails the POSTThe computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears 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 errors detected on start up KeyboardMemory The keyboard is not respondingDisplay MouseIf the display is blank If the display is difficult to readPower When you press the power button, the computer does not turn onPrinter The printer does not turn onGame Controllers SpeakersThe computer does not recognize the game controller There is no sound from the speakersCHAPTER 7 SYSTEM RECOVERY CHAPTER 7 SYSTEM RECOVERYUsing AlienRespawn AlienRespawnRecovery Options Microsoft System RestoreAdvanced Recovery 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 /067APPENDIX A GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Computer SetupComputer Use 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