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.... Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows start logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in any proprietary interest in this manual: Alienware, AlienFX, and the AlienHead logo are subject to avoid the problem. Dell Inc. Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. is a trademark of these materials in the U.S. Intel is a trademark of your computer. Blu...
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System Setup Options NOTE: The items listed in the computer. NOTE: For the updated system setup information, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Displays the amount of memory available on the computer. Displays the amount of memory installed on the computer. System Information ... drive integrated in the computer Displays the SATA 6 drive integrated in this section may or may not appear exactly as listed depending on Aurora and Aurora ALX only) Displays the QPI speed. Displays the type of the computer. System Information Current (QPI) Speed Cache L2 Cache L3 (...
System Setup Options NOTE: The items listed in the computer. NOTE: For the updated system setup information, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Displays the amount of memory available on the computer. Displays the amount of memory installed on the computer. System Information ... drive integrated in the computer Displays the SATA 6 drive integrated in this section may or may not appear exactly as listed depending on Aurora and Aurora ALX only) Displays the QPI speed. Displays the type of the computer. System Information Current (QPI) Speed Cache L2 Cache L3 (...
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...Displays current QPI speed. Displays the ratio between the processor core clock and the FSB frequency. Advanced Memory Settings Allows you to Manual mode and set all of Refresh to display the SPD configuration for each memory module. tRP Displays timing of Row Address Strobe (editable ... 32 CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP tWR Displays timing of RAS to Read Delay (editable in Manual Mode). Displays the current memory speed. tRCD Displays timing of Write Recover (editable in Manual Mode). Allows you to access the Advance DRAM Configuration submenu Allows you to access the Overclock ...
...Displays current QPI speed. Displays the ratio between the processor core clock and the FSB frequency. Advanced Memory Settings Allows you to Manual mode and set all of Refresh to display the SPD configuration for each memory module. tRP Displays timing of Row Address Strobe (editable ... 32 CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP tWR Displays timing of RAS to Read Delay (editable in Manual Mode). Displays the current memory speed. tRCD Displays timing of Write Recover (editable in Manual Mode). Allows you to access the Advance DRAM Configuration submenu Allows you to access the Overclock ...
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... Limit (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only) Limit ratio for cores 1-4 (XE processors only). Overvoltage Configuration Submenu CPU Temperature Sensor VCore Dynamic CPU VCore Offset DDR3 Memory Voltage IOH Voltage QPI and Uncore Voltage Displays the processor temperature in Manual Mode). Processor Core ... for the processor while in turbo mode. Allows you to Precharge Command Delay (editable in Manual Mode). 1T/2T Timing Displays the Command Rate (editable in Manual Mode). Spread Spectrum Enable/Disable Spread Spectrum Modulation. Adjust QPI and Uncore Voltage. CHAPTER 4:...
... Limit (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only) Limit ratio for cores 1-4 (XE processors only). Overvoltage Configuration Submenu CPU Temperature Sensor VCore Dynamic CPU VCore Offset DDR3 Memory Voltage IOH Voltage QPI and Uncore Voltage Displays the processor temperature in Manual Mode). Processor Core ... for the processor while in turbo mode. Allows you to Precharge Command Delay (editable in Manual Mode). 1T/2T Timing Displays the Command Rate (editable in Manual Mode). Spread Spectrum Enable/Disable Spread Spectrum Modulation. Adjust QPI and Uncore Voltage. CHAPTER 4:...
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... COMPONENTS 35 You can purchase components for installation instructions of all serviceable components. NOTE: See the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for your desktop at www.dell.com or www.alienware.com. Parts purchased from Dell and Alienware ship with specific replacement instructions. CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS...
... COMPONENTS 35 You can purchase components for installation instructions of all serviceable components. NOTE: See the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for your desktop at www.dell.com or www.alienware.com. Parts purchased from Dell and Alienware ship with specific replacement instructions. CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS...
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Beep Code One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Possible Problem Possible motherboard failure - For assistance, contact Alienware (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Possible motherboard failure - NOTE: To replace parts, see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on page 66). BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you troubleshoot problems with your computer. Chipset...
Beep Code One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Possible Problem Possible motherboard failure - For assistance, contact Alienware (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Possible motherboard failure - NOTE: To replace parts, see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on page 66). BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you troubleshoot problems with your computer. Chipset...
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...tells you make better use of Alienware Corporation; Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. Reproduction of Intel Corporation in this manual: Alienware is used in this manual to refer to either the ...entities claiming the marks and names or their products. is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; Bluetooth is strictly prohibited. D0IM002 Rev. WARNING:...
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CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN This manual provides procedures for removing and installing the components in reverse order. 06 /06 Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist: • ...
CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN This manual provides procedures for removing and installing the components in reverse order. 06 /06 Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist: • ...
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Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell or Alienware are supported by your computer. See the specifications in your Desktop Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for information on the system board. CHAPTER 7: MEMORY MODULE(S) CHAPTER 4: MEMORY MODULE(S) CHAPTER 7: MEMORY MODULE(S) You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the type of memory supported by your computer warranty. 035 /035
Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell or Alienware are supported by your computer. See the specifications in your Desktop Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for information on the system board. CHAPTER 7: MEMORY MODULE(S) CHAPTER 4: MEMORY MODULE(S) CHAPTER 7: MEMORY MODULE(S) You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the type of memory supported by your computer warranty. 035 /035
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... CAS delay (editable in Manual Mode). 0111 /0111 Displays the ratio between the processor core clock and the FSB frequency. Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Speed Memory Speed Current QPI Speed (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only) Current DMI Speed (available on Aurora-R2 only) QPI Frequency (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only) DMI Frequency...
... CAS delay (editable in Manual Mode). 0111 /0111 Displays the ratio between the processor core clock and the FSB frequency. Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Speed Memory Speed Current QPI Speed (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only) Current DMI Speed (available on Aurora-R2 only) QPI Frequency (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only) DMI Frequency...
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... tRFC Displays timing of Write Recover (editable in Manual Mode). Intel® TurboMode tech If enabled, allows processor to run at faster frequencies than marked. [1-4] Core CPU Turbo Ratio Limit (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only) Allows you to adjust PCI frequency....BClk of processor. tWTR Displays Write to Precharge command delay (editable in Manual Mode). 1T/2T Timing Displays the Command Rate (editable in Manual Mode). Adjust PCI Frequency (MHz) (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only) Limit ratio for cores 1-4 (XE processors only). tRTP Displays...
... tRFC Displays timing of Write Recover (editable in Manual Mode). Intel® TurboMode tech If enabled, allows processor to run at faster frequencies than marked. [1-4] Core CPU Turbo Ratio Limit (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only) Allows you to adjust PCI frequency....BClk of processor. tWTR Displays Write to Precharge command delay (editable in Manual Mode). 1T/2T Timing Displays the Command Rate (editable in Manual Mode). Adjust PCI Frequency (MHz) (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only) Limit ratio for cores 1-4 (XE processors only). tRTP Displays...