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Troubleshooting
Specification
Install
Replacement Components or Accessories
Dimension
Maintenance
Configuring the BIOS
Setting Up a Wired Connection
Answers to Common Problems
Software Diagnostic Tools
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Contents
ALIENWARE DESKTOP MANUAL
01 /01
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
CONTENTS
CHAPTER 7 SYSTEM RECOVERY
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP
CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP
CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP
06 /06
Before Setting Up Your Desktop
Product Documentation and Media
Placing Your Desktop
Connect the Display
Connect the Network Cable Optional
Connect the Keyboard and Mouse
CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP
09 /09
Connect the Power Cable
Press the Power Button
CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP
010 /010
Set Up Microsoft Windows
Setting Up a Wired Connection
Setting Up a Wireless Connection
Connect to the Internet Optional
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
012/012
CHAPTER 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP
CHAPTER 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP
013 /013
CHAPTER 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP
Front View Features
Back View Features
Back Panel Connectors
Top View Features
Accessing the Top Panel Connectors
Back Light Button
017/017
Top Panel Connectors
CHAPTER 3 CONNECTING DEVICES
CHAPTER 3 CONNECTING DEVICES
CHAPTER 3 CONNECTING DEVICES
019 /019
Connecting External Speakers
Connecting Printers
Connecting a Plug and Play Printer
Connecting USB Devices
Connecting IEEE 1394 FireWire Devices
Connecting a Non Plug and Play Printer
CHAPTER 4 USING YOUR DESKTOP
CHAPTER 4 USING YOUR DESKTOP
CHAPTER 4 USING YOUR DESKTOP
023 /023
Alienware Command Center
Working With RAID
AlienFX
AlienFusion
RAID Level
RAID Level
025/025
Disk
RAID Level
RAID Level
026 /026
System Setup Based Performance Tuning
Software Based Performance Tuning
Optimizing Performance
Configuring the BIOS
System Setup
Entering System Setup
System Setup Screens
System Setup Options
029 /029
030/030
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 COMPONENTS
CHAPTER 5 INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
035 /035
Before You Begin
Turning Off Your Desktop
Before Working Inside Your Desktop
Opening and Closing the Side Panel
Inside View of Your Computer
1 memory module connectors 3 2 expansion card slots
CHAPTER 5 INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
039/039
Removing and Replacing Memory Modules
memory module connector
securing clips
memory module
6. Turn on the computer
Removing and Replacing Hard Drives
CHAPTER 5 INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
1 side panel
2 release panel
To replace a hard drive
Removing and Replacing Expansion Cards
expansion card
3 shroud
shroud button
To replace a card
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING
046 /046
Backup and General Maintenance
Things to check before troubleshooting
Basic Hints and Tips
Software Diagnostic Tools
Pre-Boot System Assessment PSA
Alienware Diagnostics
Starting Alienware Diagnostics From the Support CD/DVD
Answers to Common Problems
CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R/W, DVD±R/W, or Blu-ray Disc Drive
The computer does not recognize the disc or drive
An audio CD does not produce sound
Computer
The computer fails the POST
The computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears
A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
Other software problems
A program is designed for an earlier version of Microsoft Windows
Hard Drive Problems
Internet
Internet connection is slow
Memory errors detected on start up
Keyboard
Memory
The keyboard is not responding
Display
Mouse
If the display is blank
If the display is difficult to read
Power
When you press the power button, the computer does not turn on
Printer
The printer does not turn on
Game Controllers
Speakers
The computer does not recognize the game controller
There is no sound from the speakers
CHAPTER 7 SYSTEM RECOVERY
CHAPTER 7 SYSTEM RECOVERY
Using AlienRespawn
AlienRespawn
Recovery Options
Microsoft System Restore
Advanced Recovery
Factory System Recovery
Password Protection
To Enable or Change Password Settings
Dell DataSafe Local Backup
AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc
To Use the AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc
063/063
CHAPTER 8 BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
CHAPTER 8 BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
CHAPTER 8 BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
064 /064
Computer Model Alienware Area-51 Dimensions
066 /066
0.25 GRMS
067 /067
APPENDIX A GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Computer Setup
Computer Use
Electrostatic Discharge ESD Warning
General Safety Precautions
When Should You Contact Alienware?
Replacement Components or Accessories
Websites
APPENDIX B CONTACTING ALIENWARE
APPENDIX C IMPORTANT INFORMATION
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards
0K830RA00
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