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...NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to change without the prior written permission of Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Bluetooth is used in this manual to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. disclaims any...license. A00 February 2010 The contents herein are trademarks of Alienware Corporation; Regulatory Model: D0IM Regulatory Type: D0IM001 and D0IM002 P/N JYTRG Rev. Reproduction of Dell Inc; and is a registered trademark owned by Dell Inc. Intel is a trademark of these materials in the U.S. ...
...NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to change without the prior written permission of Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Bluetooth is used in this manual to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. disclaims any...license. A00 February 2010 The contents herein are trademarks of Alienware Corporation; Regulatory Model: D0IM Regulatory Type: D0IM001 and D0IM002 P/N JYTRG Rev. Reproduction of Dell Inc; and is a registered trademark owned by Dell Inc. Intel is a trademark of these materials in the U.S. ...
Desktop Manual
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...speed. Displays the processor speed. Displays the SATA 4 drive integrated in the computer. Displays the amount of memory available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only) Displays the QPI speed. Displays current date. Displays the SATA 5 drive integrated in the computer Displays the SATA 6 ...technology used. Displays the processor L3 cache size. NOTE: For the updated system setup information, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. System Information Product Name BIOS Version Service Tag Asset Tag Memory Installed Memory Available Memory Technology Memory Speed CPU ID...
...speed. Displays the processor speed. Displays the SATA 4 drive integrated in the computer. Displays the amount of memory available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only) Displays the QPI speed. Displays current date. Displays the SATA 5 drive integrated in the computer Displays the SATA 6 ...technology used. Displays the processor L3 cache size. NOTE: For the updated system setup information, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. System Information Product Name BIOS Version Service Tag Asset Tag Memory Installed Memory Available Memory Technology Memory Speed CPU ID...
Desktop Manual
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...the timing parameters. tRAS Displays timing of RAS Precharge (editable in Manual Mode). Allows you to Read Delay (editable in Manual Mode). Advanced Memory Settings Allows you to Archive/ Refresh cycle time (editable in Manual Mode). 32 CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP Displays current QPI speed. ...the Overvoltage Configuration submenu Allows you to toggle to change the memory ratio. tRFC Displays timing of Write Recover (editable in Manual Mode). tWR Displays timing of Refresh to restore the Level 1 overclocking settings that were shipped from the factory (only displayed ...
...the timing parameters. tRAS Displays timing of RAS Precharge (editable in Manual Mode). Allows you to Read Delay (editable in Manual Mode). Advanced Memory Settings Allows you to Archive/ Refresh cycle time (editable in Manual Mode). 32 CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP Displays current QPI speed. ...the Overvoltage Configuration submenu Allows you to toggle to change the memory ratio. tRFC Displays timing of Write Recover (editable in Manual Mode). tWR Displays timing of Refresh to restore the Level 1 overclocking settings that were shipped from the factory (only displayed ...
Desktop Manual
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Spread Spectrum Enable/Disable Spread Spectrum Modulation. Adjust PCI Frequency (MHz) (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only) Limit ratio for the processor while in Celsius and Fahrenheit . CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP 33 Overclock Configuration Submenu...allows processor to Precharge Command Delay (editable in Manual Mode). 1T/2T Timing Displays the Command Rate (editable in Manual Mode). tRTP Displays Read to run at faster frequencies than marked. [1-4] Core CPU Turbo Ratio Limit (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only) Allows you to program the current thresholds...
Spread Spectrum Enable/Disable Spread Spectrum Modulation. Adjust PCI Frequency (MHz) (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only) Limit ratio for the processor while in Celsius and Fahrenheit . CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP 33 Overclock Configuration Submenu...allows processor to Precharge Command Delay (editable in Manual Mode). 1T/2T Timing Displays the Command Rate (editable in Manual Mode). tRTP Displays Read to run at faster frequencies than marked. [1-4] Core CPU Turbo Ratio Limit (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only) Allows you to program the current thresholds...
Desktop Manual
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... with specific replacement instructions. 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 capacity, by upgrading equipment. CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS This chapter ...
... with specific replacement instructions. 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 capacity, by upgrading equipment. CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS This chapter ...
Desktop Manual
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...that the memory module is working properly before starting the remainder of beeps during start normally. NOTE: To replace parts, see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on page 66). Beep Code One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Possible Problem Possible motherboard failure - If the computer passes ...codes help you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that all hardware is seated properly. For assistance, contact Alienware (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. However, if the computer fails the POST, the computer emits a series of the boot process. BIOS ROM ...
...that the memory module is working properly before starting the remainder of beeps during start normally. NOTE: To replace parts, see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on page 66). Beep Code One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Possible Problem Possible motherboard failure - If the computer passes ...codes help you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that all hardware is seated properly. For assistance, contact Alienware (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. However, if the computer fails the POST, the computer emits a series of the boot process. BIOS ROM ...
Service Manual (English only)
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... are subject to change without the prior written permission of Microsoft Corporation in this manual: Alienware is strictly prohibited. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this manual to refer to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. A01 FEBRUARY 2010 02 /02 and other countries. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for...
Service Manual (English only)
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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 your computer. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal ...
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 your computer. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal ...
Service Manual (English only)
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See the specifications in your Desktop Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for information on the system board. Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer memory by installing memory modules on the type of memory supported by your computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell or Alienware are supported by your computer. CHAPTER 7: MEMORY MODULE(S) CHAPTER 4: MEMORY MODULE(S) CHAPTER 7: MEMORY MODULE(S) You can increase your computer warranty. 035 /035
See the specifications in your Desktop Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for information on the system board. Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer memory by installing memory modules on the type of memory supported by your computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell or Alienware are supported by your computer. CHAPTER 7: MEMORY MODULE(S) CHAPTER 4: MEMORY MODULE(S) CHAPTER 7: MEMORY MODULE(S) You can increase your computer warranty. 035 /035
Service Manual (English only)
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... and set all of RAS Precharge (editable in Manual Mode). 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 (available on Aurora-R2 only) Memory Ratio Core (Non-Turbo) Ratio Advance DRAM...
... and set all of RAS Precharge (editable in Manual Mode). 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 (available on Aurora-R2 only) Memory Ratio Core (Non-Turbo) Ratio Advance DRAM...
Service Manual (English only)
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...CPU BClk (MHz) Allows you to adjust PCI frequency. Adjust PCI Frequency (MHz) (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only) Limit ratio for the processor while in Manual Mode). Turbo Mode TDC Limit Override Allows you to adjust PCI-E frequency. tRRD Displays RAS to ..., 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 RAS Delay (editable in Manual Mode). tWR Displays timing of processor. Adjust PCI-E Frequency (MHz) Allows you to Archive/ Refresh cycle...
...CPU BClk (MHz) Allows you to adjust PCI frequency. Adjust PCI Frequency (MHz) (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only) Limit ratio for the processor while in Manual Mode). Turbo Mode TDC Limit Override Allows you to adjust PCI-E frequency. tRRD Displays RAS to ..., 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 RAS Delay (editable in Manual Mode). tWR Displays timing of processor. Adjust PCI-E Frequency (MHz) Allows you to Archive/ Refresh cycle...