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CONTENTS CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 35 Alienware Command Center 36 Using Removable Media and Cards 39 Using the Wireless Control 40 Battery Pack 40 Power Management 41 nVidia Optimus Technology 43 Configuring the BIOS 45 CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 55 Before You Begin 56 Replacing the Battery Pack 60 Upgrading or Replacing Memory 63 Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly 66 CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 71 Basic Hints and Tips 72 Backup and General Maintenance 73 Software Diagnostic Tools 75 Answers to Common Problems 78 4
CONTENTS CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 35 Alienware Command Center 36 Using Removable Media and Cards 39 Using the Wireless Control 40 Battery Pack 40 Power Management 41 nVidia Optimus Technology 43 Configuring the BIOS 45 CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 55 Before You Begin 56 Replacing the Battery Pack 60 Upgrading or Replacing Memory 63 Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly 66 CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 71 Basic Hints and Tips 72 Backup and General Maintenance 73 Software Diagnostic Tools 75 Answers to Common Problems 78 4
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... 4 USB connector with USB PowerShare - NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is automatically shut off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 5 Network connector - Connects your computer to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. In such cases, turn on...
... 4 USB connector with USB PowerShare - NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is automatically shut off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 5 Network connector - Connects your computer to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. In such cases, turn on...
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Connects to an AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. 25 Back View Features CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 1 1 AC adapter connector -
Connects to an AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. 25 Back View Features CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 1 1 AC adapter connector -
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On battery: Amber or custom battery-color Amber or custom battery-color fading into black The battery is low. For more details on and the battery is in standby mode. Blinking Amber or custom batterycolor The battery charge is fully charged. The computer is turned off or on standby and hibernate mode, see Power Options in the... charged. CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP On AC adapter: Blue or custom AC-color Blue or custom AC-color fading into white or custom battery-color The battery is in standby mode.
On battery: Amber or custom battery-color Amber or custom battery-color fading into black The battery is low. For more details on and the battery is in standby mode. Blinking Amber or custom batterycolor The battery charge is fully charged. The computer is turned off or on standby and hibernate mode, see Power Options in the... charged. CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP On AC adapter: Blue or custom AC-color Blue or custom AC-color fading into white or custom battery-color The battery is in standby mode.
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Extend Desktop Press to display the Battery Status Meter. Check Battery Status Press to switch between the various external display options available either simultaneously or separately. F3 - F2 - Wireless Control - Switch wireless communications on the configuration ...
Extend Desktop Press to display the Battery Status Meter. Check Battery Status Press to switch between the various external display options available either simultaneously or separately. F3 - F2 - Wireless Control - Switch wireless communications on the configuration ...
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... states they were in the battery. 40 Each of the five lights represent approximately 20% of the battery. As with a high-energy rechargeable lithium ion prismatic (Li-ion) battery pack. Battery Pack Your laptop is equipped with all of this battery will vary depending on your wireless... radios to turn on the battery pack indicate the charge level of the total battery charge. The battery meter lights on all wireless radios ...
... states they were in the battery. 40 Each of the five lights represent approximately 20% of the battery. As with a high-energy rechargeable lithium ion prismatic (Li-ion) battery pack. Battery Pack Your laptop is equipped with all of this battery will vary depending on your wireless... radios to turn on the battery pack indicate the charge level of the total battery charge. The battery meter lights on all wireless radios ...
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... energy consumed by maximizing system performance. 41 CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP Power Management Understanding Power Consumption In order to fully utilize the power of your battery, it would be a good idea for you need it and saves power during periods of the power management concept from your operating system. The Microsoft...
... energy consumed by maximizing system performance. 41 CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP Power Management Understanding Power Consumption In order to fully utilize the power of your battery, it would be a good idea for you need it and saves power during periods of the power management concept from your operating system. The Microsoft...
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... application profile exists, the nVidia GPU is turned on your computer. This may be required for preset applications and thus extends the battery life. The default list of the integrated Intel® graphic processing unit (GPU) with nVidia's Optimus technology. The nVidia GPU ... discrete nVidia GPU while running graphic-intensive applications such as 3-D games. CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP nVidia Optimus Technology Your Alienware M11x laptop is designed to maximize performance and user experience on your computer when you to combine the graphic processing capability of application...
... application profile exists, the nVidia GPU is turned on your computer. This may be required for preset applications and thus extends the battery life. The default list of the integrated Intel® graphic processing unit (GPU) with nVidia's Optimus technology. The nVidia GPU ... discrete nVidia GPU while running graphic-intensive applications such as 3-D games. CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP nVidia Optimus Technology Your Alienware M11x laptop is designed to maximize performance and user experience on your computer when you to combine the graphic processing capability of application...
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... NOTE: You cannot boot any type of USB device (floppy, hard drive, or memory key) when this feature may improve performance, but will greatly reduce battery life. CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP Main Menu CPU ID Total Memory Memory Bank 0 Memory Bank 1 Displays the ID of a USB-aware operating system, handles USB...
... NOTE: You cannot boot any type of USB device (floppy, hard drive, or memory key) when this feature may improve performance, but will greatly reduce battery life. CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP Main Menu CPU ID Total Memory Memory Bank 0 Memory Bank 1 Displays the ID of a USB-aware operating system, handles USB...
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... Advanced Menu Adapter Warnings Charger Behavior USB Powershare Allows you to choose if the computer should display warning messages when you to enable or disable battery charging. Allows you use a power adapter that has too little capacity for your configuration. • Disabled: BIOS will not detect unsupported A/C adapters and will ...A/C adapters and display an error to screen. Allows you attempt to enable or disable charging of devices plugged into the USB Powershare connector while in Battery Mode. 51 The computer displays these messages if you to use certain power adapters.
... Advanced Menu Adapter Warnings Charger Behavior USB Powershare Allows you to choose if the computer should display warning messages when you to enable or disable battery charging. Allows you use a power adapter that has too little capacity for your configuration. • Disabled: BIOS will not detect unsupported A/C adapters and will ...A/C adapters and display an error to screen. Allows you attempt to enable or disable charging of devices plugged into the USB Powershare connector while in Battery Mode. 51 The computer displays these messages if you to use certain power adapters.
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Disconnect all attached devices from the battery bay (for more information, see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 60). 7. Ensure that the ...CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you service the laptop. 6. Turn off your computer (for more information, see "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 57). Disconnect your computer and then unplug the cable ... the cable from your computer and all telephone or network cables from the Media Card Reader. 5. Remove the battery from their electrical outlets.
Disconnect all attached devices from the battery bay (for more information, see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 60). 7. Ensure that the ...CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you service the laptop. 6. Turn off your computer (for more information, see "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 57). Disconnect your computer and then unplug the cable ... the cable from your computer and all telephone or network cables from the Media Card Reader. 5. Remove the battery from their electrical outlets.
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Loosen the eight captive screws and remove the base cover. 60 To remove the battery pack: 1. Shut down before changing the battery pack. Do not use only the battery designed for other Alienware or Dell laptops. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 56. 2. Ensure that the laptop is properly shut down the laptop...
Loosen the eight captive screws and remove the base cover. 60 To remove the battery pack: 1. Shut down before changing the battery pack. Do not use only the battery designed for other Alienware or Dell laptops. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 56. 2. Ensure that the laptop is properly shut down the laptop...
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CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 5. Remove the two screws that secure the battery pack to the computer base. 6. Lift and slide the battery pack out of the computer. 3 1 2 1 battery pack 3 battery pack cable 2 screws (2) To replace the battery pack, perform the removal steps in reverse order. 62 Disconnect the battery pack cable from the connector on the system board. 7.
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 5. Remove the two screws that secure the battery pack to the computer base. 6. Lift and slide the battery pack out of the computer. 3 1 2 1 battery pack 3 battery pack cable 2 screws (2) To replace the battery pack, perform the removal steps in reverse order. 62 Disconnect the battery pack cable from the connector on the system board. 7.
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Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the memory module connector's spring-locks until the module pops up. 4. CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS Removing the Memory Module(s) 1. Remove the memory module. 5 4 3 1 memory module 2 spring locks (2) 3 tab 64 1 2 4 notch 5 memory module connector Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 60). 3. Remove the battery (see "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 2.
Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the memory module connector's spring-locks until the module pops up. 4. CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS Removing the Memory Module(s) 1. Remove the memory module. 5 4 3 1 memory module 2 spring locks (2) 3 tab 64 1 2 4 notch 5 memory module connector Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 60). 3. Remove the battery (see "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 2.
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Loosen the three captive screws on page 56. 2. Lift the hard-drive assembly out of the computer base. 66 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on the hard drive assembly. 4. Using the pull-tab, slide and lift the hard drive assembly to disconnect it from the system board connector. 5. Remove the battery (see "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 60). 3. CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly Your laptop is equipped with one hard drive socket. Removing the Hard Drive 1.
Loosen the three captive screws on page 56. 2. Lift the hard-drive assembly out of the computer base. 66 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on the hard drive assembly. 4. Using the pull-tab, slide and lift the hard drive assembly to disconnect it from the system board connector. 5. Remove the battery (see "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 60). 3. CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly Your laptop is equipped with one hard drive socket. Removing the Hard Drive 1.
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CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS Computer Model Alienware M11x-R2 Dimensions Height (front and back) Width Depth Weight with 8-cell battery (starting at) 32.7 mm (1.29 inches) 285.7 mm (11.25 inches) 233.3 mm (9.19 inches) 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs) NOTE: The weight of your laptop will vary depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. 92
CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS Computer Model Alienware M11x-R2 Dimensions Height (front and back) Width Depth Weight with 8-cell battery (starting at) 32.7 mm (1.29 inches) 285.7 mm (11.25 inches) 233.3 mm (9.19 inches) 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs) NOTE: The weight of your laptop will vary depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. 92
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CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS Battery 8-cell "smart" lithium ion (63 Whr) Height 11.2 mm (0.44 inches) Width 173 mm (6.81 inches) Depth 109.4 mm (4.31 inches) Weight 0.43 kg (0.94 lb) Voltage Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range Operating Storage Coin-cell battery 14.8 V battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. 300 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F) -20° to 60°C (-4° to 140°F) CR-2032 100
CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS Battery 8-cell "smart" lithium ion (63 Whr) Height 11.2 mm (0.44 inches) Width 173 mm (6.81 inches) Depth 109.4 mm (4.31 inches) Weight 0.43 kg (0.94 lb) Voltage Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range Operating Storage Coin-cell battery 14.8 V battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. 300 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F) -20° to 60°C (-4° to 140°F) CR-2032 100
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APPENDIX • If you do not open up your computer may cause damage. Replacement Components or Accessories It is not covered by Alienware. 108 Do not touch the edge connectors at the bottom of the card that was damaged. • Normal operation of your computer,... was dropped or the case was removed. Your computer protects itself against most irregularities in the power source. When You Should Contact Alienware • The battery, power cable or connector is nothing to worry about. Careless handling of the computer does not occur when the operating instructions are ...
APPENDIX • If you do not open up your computer may cause damage. Replacement Components or Accessories It is not covered by Alienware. 108 Do not touch the edge connectors at the bottom of the card that was damaged. • Normal operation of your computer,... was dropped or the case was removed. Your computer protects itself against most irregularities in the power source. When You Should Contact Alienware • The battery, power cable or connector is nothing to worry about. Careless handling of the computer does not occur when the operating instructions are ...
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... manner whatsoever without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. Regulatory model: P06T series Regulatory type: P06T001/P06T002 June 2010 Rev. Reproduction of data if instructions are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Alienware® M11x R2 Service Manual Before You Begin Base Cover Battery Pack Hard Drive Memory Module(s) Wireless Mini...
... manner whatsoever without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. Regulatory model: P06T series Regulatory type: P06T001/P06T002 June 2010 Rev. Reproduction of data if instructions are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Alienware® M11x R2 Service Manual Before You Begin Base Cover Battery Pack Hard Drive Memory Module(s) Wireless Mini...
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... the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Back to Contents Page Battery Pack Alienware® M11x R2 Service Manual Removing the Battery Pack Replacing the Battery Pack WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as...
... the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Back to Contents Page Battery Pack Alienware® M11x R2 Service Manual Removing the Battery Pack Replacing the Battery Pack WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as...