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... area where the desktop may have occurred during shipment. The media included with your new desktop's capabilities. As always, our technical support staff is referenced in finding answers and solutions. Before setting up your desktop or components, see the included invoice to verify that... ships with your desktop or components, be sure to inspect all safety and setup instructions before connecting your Alienware® Aurora! Report any missing components to assist you in some sections of the documentation and may arise as required to the desktop....
... area where the desktop may have occurred during shipment. The media included with your new desktop's capabilities. As always, our technical support staff is referenced in finding answers and solutions. Before setting up your desktop or components, see the included invoice to verify that... ships with your desktop or components, be sure to inspect all safety and setup instructions before connecting your Alienware® Aurora! Report any missing components to assist you in some sections of the documentation and may arise as required to the desktop....
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... your desktop unusable. Connect to the Internet (Optional) Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your computer available at support.dell.com. Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you selected while ordering your router. Follow the instructions on the screen....not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. To complete setting up your wireless router, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. Doing so may render your wireless router. To set up your computer, it is preconfigured with the operating system settings ...
... your desktop unusable. Connect to the Internet (Optional) Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your computer available at support.dell.com. Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you selected while ordering your router. Follow the instructions on the screen....not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. To complete setting up your wireless router, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. Doing so may render your wireless router. To set up your computer, it is preconfigured with the operating system settings ...
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... shown in the open position. 6 Optical drive eject button - Covers the optical drive(s) or optical drive bay(s). Front View Features 1 2 3 4 5 1 Hard drive activity light - Can support additional optical drive(s). 5 Drive panel - Ejects the optical drive tray. 16 CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray...
... shown in the open position. 6 Optical drive eject button - Covers the optical drive(s) or optical drive bay(s). Front View Features 1 2 3 4 5 1 Hard drive activity light - Can support additional optical drive(s). 5 Drive panel - Ejects the optical drive tray. 16 CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray...
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...5 4 20 CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP Connects to front L/R speakers. 6 Microphone connector - The audio out connectors deliver quality sound and support 7.1 surround audio. Connects to rear L/R surround speakers. 3 Center/subwoofer connector - NOTE: On computers with a sound card, use the connector on ...- Connects to a center speaker or subwoofer. 4 Line-in connector. Connects to a microphone for a heightened gaming and media experience. Connecting External Speakers Your Alienware desktop has five integrated audio out connectors and one audio in connector -
...5 4 20 CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP Connects to front L/R speakers. 6 Microphone connector - The audio out connectors deliver quality sound and support 7.1 surround audio. Connects to rear L/R surround speakers. 3 Center/subwoofer connector - NOTE: On computers with a sound card, use the connector on ...- Connects to a center speaker or subwoofer. 4 Line-in connector. Connects to a microphone for a heightened gaming and media experience. Connecting External Speakers Your Alienware desktop has five integrated audio out connectors and one audio in connector -
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... allows you to easily overclock your computer's performance. For computers with the Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only), that allow you purchased, the computer may cause system instability, reduced component operating life, or permanent... in the BIOS. Alienware does not provide technical support for any hardware or software issues arising from operating the computer beyond the preset settings in resource intensive applications including gaming and multimedia development. CAUTION: Technical support verifies the full functionality...
... allows you to easily overclock your computer's performance. For computers with the Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only), that allow you purchased, the computer may cause system instability, reduced component operating life, or permanent... in the BIOS. Alienware does not provide technical support for any hardware or software issues arising from operating the computer beyond the preset settings in resource intensive applications including gaming and multimedia development. CAUTION: Technical support verifies the full functionality...
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...SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA 5 SATA 6 Displays the current time. NOTE: For the updated system setup information, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Displays the SATA 1 drive integrated in the computer. Displays the SATA 5 drive integrated in the computer Displays the SATA 6 drive integrated in...computer. System Setup Options NOTE: The items listed in this section may or may not appear exactly as listed depending on Aurora and Aurora ALX only) Displays the QPI speed. System Information Product Name BIOS Version Service Tag Asset Tag Memory Installed Memory Available ...
...SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA 5 SATA 6 Displays the current time. NOTE: For the updated system setup information, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Displays the SATA 1 drive integrated in the computer. Displays the SATA 5 drive integrated in the computer Displays the SATA 6 drive integrated in...computer. System Setup Options NOTE: The items listed in this section may or may not appear exactly as listed depending on Aurora and Aurora ALX only) Displays the QPI speed. System Information Product Name BIOS Version Service Tag Asset Tag Memory Installed Memory Available ...
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...is set to enable or disable the RAID Option ROM screen during boot to RSDT pointer list. Advanced BIOS Features NumLock Status ACPI APIC support OptionROM Display Screen Select power-on state for 'F1' If Errors If enabled, the system will HALT during POST. Displays the second boot...: Processor idle is active. 30 CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP Allows you to C2/C3/C4. The items displayed are adjusted dynamically based on Aurora-R2 only) Enable XD Bit Capability to allow the processor to the hard drives detected. CPU Configuration XD Bit Capability Intel® Speedstep™...
...is set to enable or disable the RAID Option ROM screen during boot to RSDT pointer list. Advanced BIOS Features NumLock Status ACPI APIC support OptionROM Display Screen Select power-on state for 'F1' If Errors If enabled, the system will HALT during POST. Displays the second boot...: Processor idle is active. 30 CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP Allows you to C2/C3/C4. The items displayed are adjusted dynamically based on Aurora-R2 only) Enable XD Bit Capability to allow the processor to the hard drives detected. CPU Configuration XD Bit Capability Intel® Speedstep™...
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...the Service Manual 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 This chapter provides guidelines and instructions for installation instructions of all serviceable components. CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 35 You can purchase components for your desktop at support.dell...
...the Service Manual 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 This chapter provides guidelines and instructions for installation instructions of all serviceable components. CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 35 You can purchase components for your desktop at support.dell...
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... the steps in "Turning Off Your Desktop" and "Before Working Inside Your Desktop" in reverse order. Before You Begin This section provides procedures for at support.dell.com Turning Off Your Desktop CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2. The desktop turns off...
... the steps in "Turning Off Your Desktop" and "Before Working Inside Your Desktop" in reverse order. Before You Begin This section provides procedures for at support.dell.com Turning Off Your Desktop CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2. The desktop turns off...
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...'s BIOS and operating system. • Document vital settings such as you choose to do so. • Write down the exact error message prior to calling Alienware Technical Support to aid in diagnosing and resolving your peripheral devices (e.g. If plugged into a working . • Connections: Check all connections are storing them safe (away from...
...'s BIOS and operating system. • Document vital settings such as you choose to do so. • Write down the exact error message prior to calling Alienware Technical Support to aid in diagnosing and resolving your peripheral devices (e.g. If plugged into a working . • Connections: Check all connections are storing them safe (away from...
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... until you experience a problem with your computer and try again. Select Alienware Diagnostics from support.dell.com. NOTE: Back up , the computer boots according to the Alienware Diagnostics Main Menu. 8. Alienware® Diagnostics If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the Alienware Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to exit...
... until you experience a problem with your computer and try again. Select Alienware Diagnostics from support.dell.com. NOTE: Back up , the computer boots according to the Alienware Diagnostics Main Menu. 8. Alienware® Diagnostics If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the Alienware Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to exit...
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..., contact Alienware (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you troubleshoot problems with your computer. The following repetitive beep codes help you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that all hardware is seated properly. NOTE: To replace parts, see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on...
..., contact Alienware (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you troubleshoot problems with your computer. The following repetitive beep codes help you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that all hardware is seated properly. NOTE: To replace parts, see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on...
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...operation. • Test the electrical outlet. Press a key on start up • Check memory modules for more information, see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on page 66). Right-click Local Disk C:. 3. If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue. 4. Reseat the memory modules... in a power saving mode. Follow the instructions on the screen. Click Start → Computer. 2. If you require assistance, contact Alienware Technical Support (see "Removing and Replacing Memory Module(s)" on page 39). • Computers using a dual-channel memory configuration require that the electrical ...
...operation. • Test the electrical outlet. Press a key on start up • Check memory modules for more information, see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on page 66). Right-click Local Disk C:. 3. If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue. 4. Reseat the memory modules... in a power saving mode. Follow the instructions on the screen. Click Start → Computer. 2. If you require assistance, contact Alienware Technical Support (see "Removing and Replacing Memory Module(s)" on page 39). • Computers using a dual-channel memory configuration require that the electrical ...
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If the electrical outlet is not working . CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING 55 For further assistance, contact Alienware support (see "Back View Features" on page 17) . • If the diagnostic light turns ON, the power supply is connected into an electric outlet, press the ... is working properly by testing another device such as a radio or lamp that is known to locate the diagnostic button and diagnostic light, see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on page 66). Power When you press the power button, the computer does not turn ON, there may be a problem with the computer.
If the electrical outlet is not working . CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING 55 For further assistance, contact Alienware support (see "Back View Features" on page 17) . • If the diagnostic light turns ON, the power supply is connected into an electric outlet, press the ... is working properly by testing another device such as a radio or lamp that is known to locate the diagnostic button and diagnostic light, see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on page 66). Power When you press the power button, the computer does not turn ON, there may be a problem with the computer.
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Contains operating system installation media. • Dell Datasafe local - You can also download the latest system drivers from support.dell.com. Contains drivers for your computer. CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY 57 CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY Your computer has the following system recovery options: • Operating System Reinstallation DVD - Your computer is pre-installed with Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on page 58). • Resource DVD -
Contains operating system installation media. • Dell Datasafe local - You can also download the latest system drivers from support.dell.com. Contains drivers for your computer. CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY 57 CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY Your computer has the following system recovery options: • Operating System Reinstallation DVD - Your computer is pre-installed with Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on page 58). • Resource DVD -
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... and schedule automatic backup of the data to be restored. Disconnect all the data in when you see knowledge base article 353560 at support.dell.com. 58 CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY Turn on the screen. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears,...the Advanced Boot Options window. NOTE: For more depending on the taskbar. 2. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Dell DataSafe Local Backup is a backup and recovery application that can restore your computer and try again. 5. When the Alienware logo appears, press several times to : • Restore files and folders &#...
... and schedule automatic backup of the data to be restored. Disconnect all the data in when you see knowledge base article 353560 at support.dell.com. 58 CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY Turn on the screen. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears,...the Advanced Boot Options window. NOTE: For more depending on the taskbar. 2. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Dell DataSafe Local Backup is a backup and recovery application that can restore your computer and try again. 5. When the Alienware logo appears, press several times to : • Restore files and folders &#...
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... and Replacing Memory Module(s)" on page 39. channel DDR3 and DDR3-XMP Aurora-R2 2- CHAPTER 8: SPECIFICATIONS 61 Processor and System Chipset External bus frequency 133 MHz Data bus bandwidth up to 6.4 GT/s RAID support (internal SATA drives only) BIOS chip (NVRAM) RAID 0 RAID 1... RAID 5 RAID 10 32 MB Memory Connectors Aurora/Aurora ALX six internally-accessible DDR3 DIMM sockets Aurora-R2 four internally-accessible DDR3 DIMM sockets Capacities 1 GB, ...
... and Replacing Memory Module(s)" on page 39. channel DDR3 and DDR3-XMP Aurora-R2 2- CHAPTER 8: SPECIFICATIONS 61 Processor and System Chipset External bus frequency 133 MHz Data bus bandwidth up to 6.4 GT/s RAID support (internal SATA drives only) BIOS chip (NVRAM) RAID 0 RAID 1... RAID 5 RAID 10 32 MB Memory Connectors Aurora/Aurora ALX six internally-accessible DDR3 DIMM sockets Aurora-R2 four internally-accessible DDR3 DIMM sockets Capacities 1 GB, ...
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... to 10,000 ft) Storage -15.2 to 10,668 m (-50 to two graphic adapters - Audio Type Aurora/Aurora ALX Aurora-R2 Controller Video Type Operating speed (Aurora-R2) Power Voltage integrated 7.1 channel, High Definition Audio with S/PDIF support integrated 7.1 channel, High Definition Audio Realtek ALC 888S codec up to 35,000 ft) Airborne contaminant level...
... to 10,000 ft) Storage -15.2 to 10,668 m (-50 to two graphic adapters - Audio Type Aurora/Aurora ALX Aurora-R2 Controller Video Type Operating speed (Aurora-R2) Power Voltage integrated 7.1 channel, High Definition Audio with S/PDIF support integrated 7.1 channel, High Definition Audio Realtek ALC 888S codec up to 35,000 ft) Airborne contaminant level...
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... do not have an active Internet connection, you . Select your area. Select the appropriate service or support link based on the following websites: • support.dell.com • support.jp.dell.com (Japan only) • support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) • support.la.dell.com (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico) 66 APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE Dell provides several online and telephone-based...
... do not have an active Internet connection, you . Select your area. Select the appropriate service or support link based on the following websites: • support.dell.com • support.jp.dell.com (Japan only) • support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) • support.la.dell.com (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico) 66 APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE Dell provides several online and telephone-based...
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... 295 Graphics Cards • When you utilize a single GeForce GTX 295 graphics card with HDMI output and not DVI or VGA, no image is not supported.
... 295 Graphics Cards • When you utilize a single GeForce GTX 295 graphics card with HDMI output and not DVI or VGA, no image is not supported.
