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Comprehensive Specifications - Page 1
ALIENWARE® AREA-51 COMPREHENSIVE SPECIFICATIONS
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Comprehensive Specifications - Page 4
Computer Model Alienware Area-51/Area-51 ALX
Processor and System Chipset
Processor
Intel® Core™ i7
L2 cache
256 KB
L3 cache
up to 8 MB
Bus clock
133 MHz
System chipset
Intel X58 Express
DRAM bus width
64 bits
Data bus bandwidth
up to 6.4 GT/s
Processor data width
64 bits
BIOS chip (NVRAM)
32 Mb
RAID support (internal...
Desktop Manual - Page 2
...interest in any manner whatsoever without notice.
© 2009 Dell Inc.
Reproduction of Microsoft Corporation in this manual: Alienware, AlienRespawn, AlienFX, and the AlienHead logo are registered trademarks... that helps you how to avoid the problem.
Blu-ray Disc is a trademark owned by Dell Inc. Bluetooth is a trademark of Dell Inc. Model: D0IX Type: D0IX001 P/N: K830R Rev:...
Desktop Manual - Page 3
...;
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 COMPONENTS 35 Before You Begin 36 Opening and Closing the Side Panel 38 Inside View of Your Computer 39 Removing and Replacing Memory Module(s 40 Removing and Replacing Hard Drive(s 42 Removing and...
Desktop Manual - Page 7
... may arise as required to customer service within 5 days of receiving the shipment. As always, our technical support staff is available to rain or water. Before setting up your new desktop's capabilities.
CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP
Product Documentation and Media
The documentation that ships with your Alienware® Area-51!
or any other object.
• Nothing...
Desktop Manual - Page 14
...then manually lower or
close the drive panel
using ...panel.
5
• Area-51 ALX - Covers the optical drive(s) or optical drive bays.
6 Optical drive eject button - The color of
the button rim indicates the power status.
• Off - the computer is not
receiving power.
• Solid white - Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs.
6
3 Optical drive bays (2) - Supports...
Desktop Manual - Page 21
Connecting Printers
CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING DEVICES
Connecting a Plug and Play Printer
If your printer supports plug and play, your desktop.
2. This driver is located on the printer and Microsoft Windows automatically detects and installs the appropriate driver.
021 /021 Connect the printer's USB cable to an available USB connector, on your operating system will detect it...
Desktop Manual - Page 24
Alienware Command Center
The Alienware® Command Center gives you access to Alienware's exclusive software and is recommended for higher performance and data integrity. To access the Command Center, click Start → All Programs→ Alienware→ Command Center→ Command Center.
AlienFX
AlienFX lets you control the thermal and venting capabilities of your computer by ...
Desktop Manual - Page 29
... 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP
System Information
Memory Installed
Displays the amount of the computer. Service Tag
Displays the service tag of memory installed in your computer model and installed devices.
System Setup Options
NOTE: The items listed in this...processor L2 cache size.
NOTE: For the updated system setup information, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals.
Desktop Manual - Page 35
Parts purchased from Dell and Alienware ship with specific replacement instructions.
035 /035
NOTE: See the Service Manual at www.dell.com or www.alienware.com. You can purchase components for your desktop at support.dell.com/manuals for increasing the processing power and storage space by upgrading equipment. CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
CHAPTER 5: ...
Desktop Manual - Page 49
... you want to test appears in the system setup program and is recommended that you experience a problem with your computer and try again.
Remove your computer from the Support CD/DVD.
Starting Alienware Diagnostics From the Support CD/DVD
1. then, shut down and restart the desktop. CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence...
Desktop Manual - Page 51
...data if you troubleshoot problems with your computer. For assistance, contact Alienware (for at support.dell.com/manuals. Press simultaneously....installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. NOTE: To replace parts, see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for details, see the Service Manual...
Desktop Manual - Page 61
...time, enter the default password, "alienware" (case-sensitive), in the appropriate field, then click Submit.
• If you have already defined a password, enter your security. To Enable or Change Password Settings
1. To change your password.
This feature is enabled, you will launch.
• If you are enabling password protection for your current password in the appropriate field...
Desktop Manual - Page 65
...i7
System chipset
Intel X58 Express
Memory Connectors Capacities Memory types Minimum Maximum
Back Panel Connectors IEEE 1394 Network adapter USB eSATA S/PDIF PS/2 Audio
Expansion slots
CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS... slot connectors on the configuration and the manufacturing variability.
Computer Model Alienware Area-51 Dimensions Width Depth Height
Weight (starting at)
249 mm (9.8...
Service Manual - Page 96
...
Allows you to input the service tag. Service Tag
Displays the service tag of the computer.
Asset Tag
Displays the asset tag of... this section may or may not appear exactly as listed depending on your computer model and installed devices.
Current QPI Speed
Displays the QPI speed. System Setup Options
NOTE: The items listed in your computer. System Information
Product Name
Displays ...
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