Desktop Manual
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...YOUR DESKTOP 15 Front View Features 16 Back View Features 17 Top View Features 21 CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP 23 Alienware Command Center 24 Working With RAID 24 Optimizing Performance 27 Configuring the BIOS 28 CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT ...General Maintenance 48 Software Diagnostic Tools 49 CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY 57 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 58 CHAPTER 8: SPECIFICATIONS 59 APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 64 APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE 66 APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATION 67 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards ...
...YOUR DESKTOP 15 Front View Features 16 Back View Features 17 Top View Features 21 CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP 23 Alienware Command Center 24 Working With RAID 24 Optimizing Performance 27 Configuring the BIOS 28 CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT ...General Maintenance 48 Software Diagnostic Tools 49 CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY 57 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 58 CHAPTER 8: SPECIFICATIONS 59 APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 64 APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE 66 APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATION 67 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards ...
Desktop Manual
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...Aurora and Aurora ALX only). 2 eSATA connector - Connect to eSATA compatible storage devices such as external hard drives or optical drives. 3 USB 2.0 connectors (6) - CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP 19 Connects to USB devices, such as digital video cameras. 7 Coaxial S/PDIF connector - NOTE: For information on audio connectors, see "Specifications...7 6 2 3 5 4 NOTE: Some back panel connectors may not be available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only). This format carries an audio signal without going through optical digital cables. Connects to a network...
...Aurora and Aurora ALX only). 2 eSATA connector - Connect to eSATA compatible storage devices such as external hard drives or optical drives. 3 USB 2.0 connectors (6) - CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP 19 Connects to USB devices, such as digital video cameras. 7 Coaxial S/PDIF connector - NOTE: For information on audio connectors, see "Specifications...7 6 2 3 5 4 NOTE: Some back panel connectors may not be available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only). This format carries an audio signal without going through optical digital cables. Connects to a network...
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NOTE: See the Service Manual at www.dell.com or www.alienware.com. Parts purchased from Dell and Alienware ship with specific replacement instructions. You can purchase components for your desktop at support.dell.com/manuals for increasing the processing power and storage capacity, by upgrading equipment. CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR...
NOTE: See the Service Manual at www.dell.com or www.alienware.com. Parts purchased from Dell and Alienware ship with specific replacement instructions. You can purchase components for your desktop at support.dell.com/manuals for increasing the processing power and storage capacity, by upgrading equipment. CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR...
Desktop Manual
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... occurs in diagnosing and resolving your computer. You may schedule these programs to run at times when you choose to aid in a specific program, see if you performed the removal and installation procedure properly. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down...your operating system, or buy more powerful, dedicated programs to do so. • Write down the exact error message prior to calling Alienware Technical Support to password-protect your computer, remember the following safety guidelines: • Before touching any peripherals from blinking white to your ...
... occurs in diagnosing and resolving your computer. You may schedule these programs to run at times when you choose to aid in a specific program, see if you performed the removal and installation procedure properly. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down...your operating system, or buy more powerful, dedicated programs to do so. • Write down the exact error message prior to calling Alienware Technical Support to password-protect your computer, remember the following safety guidelines: • Before touching any peripherals from blinking white to your ...
Desktop Manual
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CHAPTER 8: SPECIFICATIONS 59 CHAPTER 8: SPECIFICATIONS CHAPTER 8: SPECIFICATIONS This chapter provides specifications of your desktop.
CHAPTER 8: SPECIFICATIONS 59 CHAPTER 8: SPECIFICATIONS CHAPTER 8: SPECIFICATIONS This chapter provides specifications of your desktop.
Desktop Manual
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Computer Model Alienware Aurora/Aurora ALX Alienware Aurora-R2 Dimensions Height (with top vents open) 426 mm to 447 mm (16.77 inches to 17.59 inches) Width 250 mm (9.84 inches) Depth ... 22.09 kg (48.7 lb) NOTE: The weight of your desktop will vary depending on the configuration and the manufacturing variability. 60 CHAPTER 8: SPECIFICATIONS Processor and System Chipset Aurora/Aurora ALX Processor Intel® Core™ i7 L2 cache 256 KB L3 cache up to 12 MB System chipset Intel X58 Express QPI speed...
Computer Model Alienware Aurora/Aurora ALX Alienware Aurora-R2 Dimensions Height (with top vents open) 426 mm to 447 mm (16.77 inches to 17.59 inches) Width 250 mm (9.84 inches) Depth ... 22.09 kg (48.7 lb) NOTE: The weight of your desktop will vary depending on the configuration and the manufacturing variability. 60 CHAPTER 8: SPECIFICATIONS Processor and System Chipset Aurora/Aurora ALX Processor Intel® Core™ i7 L2 cache 256 KB L3 cache up to 12 MB System chipset Intel X58 Express QPI speed...
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...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...4 GB 1066 MHz and I333 MHz Minimum 3 GB Maximum Aurora/Aurora ALX 24 GB Aurora-R2 16 GB 1600 MHz XMP (Aurora/Aurora ALX) Minimum 3 GB Maximum 12 GB Memory types Aurora/Aurora ALX 3- channel DDR3 and DDR3-XMP Aurora-R2 2- channel DDR3 NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the ...
...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...4 GB 1066 MHz and I333 MHz Minimum 3 GB Maximum Aurora/Aurora ALX 24 GB Aurora-R2 16 GB 1600 MHz XMP (Aurora/Aurora ALX) Minimum 3 GB Maximum 12 GB Memory types Aurora/Aurora ALX 3- channel DDR3 and DDR3-XMP Aurora-R2 2- channel DDR3 NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the ...
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Back Panel Connectors IEEE 1394 Network adapter USB eSATA Audio S/PDIF (available on Aurora/Aurora ALX only) one 6-pin serial connector one RJ45 connector six 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors one 4-pin eSATA connector 7.1 channel line output, stereo microphone and stereo line ... (6x), DVD+/-RW, or DVD Combo four 3.5-inch drive bays for SATA-II hard drives two 36-pin connectors two 164 pins connectors 62 CHAPTER 8: SPECIFICATIONS
Back Panel Connectors IEEE 1394 Network adapter USB eSATA Audio S/PDIF (available on Aurora/Aurora ALX only) one 6-pin serial connector one RJ45 connector six 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors one 4-pin eSATA connector 7.1 channel line output, stereo microphone and stereo line ... (6x), DVD+/-RW, or DVD Combo four 3.5-inch drive bays for SATA-II hard drives two 36-pin connectors two 164 pins connectors 62 CHAPTER 8: SPECIFICATIONS
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... 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 G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 CHAPTER 8: SPECIFICATIONS 63
... 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 G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 CHAPTER 8: SPECIFICATIONS 63
Service Manual (English only)
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Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer warranty. 035 /035 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.
Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer warranty. 035 /035 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.