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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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CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. NOTE: It is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on page 87. 15 The Windows setup screens will need to complete. These steps are mandatory .... NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. To create a full system backup, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. To set up an Internet connection. NOTE: For more information on the operating system and features, see...
CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. NOTE: It is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on page 87. 15 The Windows setup screens will need to complete. These steps are mandatory .... NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. To create a full system backup, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. To set up an Internet connection. NOTE: For more information on the operating system and features, see...
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..., change a user-selectable option. • View the installed amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed. CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP Configuring the BIOS System Setup The System Setup options allow you to work incorrectly. 45 CAUTION: Do not change the settings in your computer to : • Change the...
..., change a user-selectable option. • View the installed amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed. CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP Configuring the BIOS System Setup The System Setup options allow you to work incorrectly. 45 CAUTION: Do not change the settings in your computer to : • Change the...
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...too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to access the BIOS Setup Utility. System Setup Screens The BIOS Setup Utility window displays current or changeable configuration information for extended periods of the BIOS Setup Utility window and lists keys and their functions within the active field.... 46 Information is held down your laptop. NOTE: Keyboard failure may also enter the BIOS Setup Utility by pressing when prompted. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down for your laptop...
...too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to access the BIOS Setup Utility. System Setup Screens The BIOS Setup Utility window displays current or changeable configuration information for extended periods of the BIOS Setup Utility window and lists keys and their functions within the active field.... 46 Information is held down your laptop. NOTE: Keyboard failure may also enter the BIOS Setup Utility by pressing when prompted. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down for your laptop...
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Main Menu System Time System Date Alienware Service Tag BIOS Version EC Version ME version CPU CPU Frequency CPU L3 Cache Displays the system time. Displays the model number of your computer. Displays the speed ... installed. CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP System Setup Options NOTE: Depending on your computer. Displays the system date. Displays the processor cache size. 47 dell.com/manuals. Displays the BIOS version. Displays the type of the processor. NOTE: For the updated system setup information, see the Service Manual at support. Displays the Intel...
Main Menu System Time System Date Alienware Service Tag BIOS Version EC Version ME version CPU CPU Frequency CPU L3 Cache Displays the system time. Displays the model number of your computer. Displays the speed ... installed. CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP System Setup Options NOTE: Depending on your computer. Displays the system date. Displays the processor cache size. 47 dell.com/manuals. Displays the BIOS version. Displays the type of the processor. NOTE: For the updated system setup information, see the Service Manual at support. Displays the Intel...
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...). Advanced Menu Intel SpeedStep® Use XD Capability USB Emulation Allows you to enable or disable the USB emulation feature. This feature defines how the BIOS, in DIMM 1. CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP Main Menu CPU ID Total Memory Memory Bank 0 Memory Bank 1 Displays the ID of USB device (floppy, hard drive...
...). Advanced Menu Intel SpeedStep® Use XD Capability USB Emulation Allows you to enable or disable the USB emulation feature. This feature defines how the BIOS, in DIMM 1. CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP Main Menu CPU ID Total Memory Memory Bank 0 Memory Bank 1 Displays the ID of USB device (floppy, hard drive...
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... Mode. 51 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 not display any message to screen. • Enabled : BIOS will detect unsupported A/C adapters and display an error to enable or disable battery charging. The computer displays these...
... Mode. 51 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 not display any message to screen. • Enabled : BIOS will detect unsupported A/C adapters and display an error to enable or disable battery charging. The computer displays these...
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..., or buy more powerful, dedicated programs to run at times when you are not using your computer). Do not forget to password-protect your computer's BIOS and operating system. • Document vital settings such as you choose to note the serial numbers if you are storing them safe (away from your...
..., or buy more powerful, dedicated programs to run at times when you are not using your computer). Do not forget to password-protect your computer's BIOS and operating system. • Document vital settings such as you choose to note the serial numbers if you are storing them safe (away from your...
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CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS Processor and System Chipset Processor Intel® Core™ i3 Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7 L2 cache 256 KB L3 cache up to 4 MB Bus clock 133 Mhz System chipset Intel QS57 SDRAM bus width one or two 64-bit channels of DDR3 memory up to 1333 MHz Processor address bus width 32 bits Processor data width 64 bits BIOS EPROM 8 Mbit Graphics bus PCIe x16 bus PCI bus 32 bits 93
CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS Processor and System Chipset Processor Intel® Core™ i3 Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7 L2 cache 256 KB L3 cache up to 4 MB Bus clock 133 Mhz System chipset Intel QS57 SDRAM bus width one or two 64-bit channels of DDR3 memory up to 1333 MHz Processor address bus width 32 bits Processor data width 64 bits BIOS EPROM 8 Mbit Graphics bus PCIe x16 bus PCI bus 32 bits 93
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...document to refer to change without the written permission of your computer. Trademarks used in trademarks and trade names other countries. Alienware® M11x R2 Service Manual Before You Begin Base Cover Battery Pack Hard Drive Memory Module(s) Wireless Mini-Card(s) Hinge Cover Keyboard Palm ... Coin-Cell Battery Display Assembly I/O Board System Board Speakers System Setup Flashing the BIOS Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in ...
...document to refer to change without the written permission of your computer. Trademarks used in trademarks and trade names other countries. Alienware® M11x R2 Service Manual Before You Begin Base Cover Battery Pack Hard Drive Memory Module(s) Wireless Mini-Card(s) Hinge Cover Keyboard Palm ... Coin-Cell Battery Display Assembly I/O Board System Board Speakers System Setup Flashing the BIOS Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in ...
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...: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Plastic scribe l BIOS executable update program at support.dell.com Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Alienware® M11x R2 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer...
...: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Plastic scribe l BIOS executable update program at support.dell.com Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Alienware® M11x R2 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer...
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Back to Contents Page System Setup Alienware® M11x R2 Service Manual Configuring the System Setup Configuring the System Setup The System Setup options allow you to: l Change the system configuration information after you are ... is held down the current System Setup information for your laptop and try again. Displays the Intel® ME firmware version. System Setup Screens The BIOS Setup Utility window displays current or changeable configuration information for future reference. Displays the EC firmware version. Displays the ID of time. Displays the memory...
Back to Contents Page System Setup Alienware® M11x R2 Service Manual Configuring the System Setup Configuring the System Setup The System Setup options allow you to: l Change the system configuration information after you are ... is held down the current System Setup information for your laptop and try again. Displays the Intel® ME firmware version. System Setup Screens The BIOS Setup Utility window displays current or changeable configuration information for future reference. Displays the EC firmware version. Displays the ID of time. Displays the memory...
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...The internal audio device is disabled and is always enabled during POST (Power On Self Test). l AHCI: SATA is configured for ATA mode. l Disabled: BIOS will not detect unsupported AC adapters and will not display any type of USB device (floppy, hard drive, or memory key) when this feature may... not wake the computer. l Enabled: BIOS will greatly reduce battery life. Allows you to enable or disable the IEEE 1394 A connector. USB emulation is not visible to the operating system....
...The internal audio device is disabled and is always enabled during POST (Power On Self Test). l AHCI: SATA is configured for ATA mode. l Disabled: BIOS will not detect unsupported AC adapters and will not display any type of USB device (floppy, hard drive, or memory key) when this feature may... not wake the computer. l Enabled: BIOS will greatly reduce battery life. Allows you to enable or disable the IEEE 1394 A connector. USB emulation is not visible to the operating system....
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... click Start Over on the top right of product in the Enter a service tag: field, click Go, and proceed to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Back to download the latest BIOS file. c. Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Model list. The File Download window appears. 6. Double-click the file... Now to Contents Page Back to your desktop. 7. If you have your computer's Service Tag: a. Click Select Model. b. Select the type of the menu. Click BIOS. 5. The file downloads to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Alienware® M11x R2 Service Manual 1.
... click Start Over on the top right of product in the Enter a service tag: field, click Go, and proceed to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Back to download the latest BIOS file. c. Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Model list. The File Download window appears. 6. Double-click the file... Now to Contents Page Back to your desktop. 7. If you have your computer's Service Tag: a. Click Select Model. b. Select the type of the menu. Click BIOS. 5. The file downloads to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Alienware® M11x R2 Service Manual 1.
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...card (see Removing the Battery Pack). 5. Back to Contents Page System Board Alienware® M11x R2 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped ...Removing the Keyboard). 10. Remove the I /O Board). 15. The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is not covered by Dell™ is also visible on a barcode label at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 9. Remove ...
...card (see Removing the Battery Pack). 5. Back to Contents Page System Board Alienware® M11x R2 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped ...Removing the Keyboard). 10. Remove the I /O Board). 15. The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is not covered by Dell™ is also visible on a barcode label at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 9. Remove ...
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... connectors on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that you have replaced the system board, enter the computer Service Tag into the BIOS of the slots in the BIOS). Replace the I /O Board). 5. Turn on the computer base. 3. 1 system board 2 screws (4) 16. Replace the Bluetooth card (see Replacing the I /O board (see Replacing...
... connectors on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that you have replaced the system board, enter the computer Service Tag into the BIOS of the slots in the BIOS). Replace the I /O Board). 5. Turn on the computer base. 3. 1 system board 2 screws (4) 16. Replace the Bluetooth card (see Replacing the I /O board (see Replacing...
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Navigate to Contents Page Back to the security tab and enter the service tag in the Set Service Tag field. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in the BIOS 1. Turn on the computer. 3. Press during POST to enter the system setup program. 4. Entering the Service Tag in and that the main battery is installed properly. 2.
Navigate to Contents Page Back to the security tab and enter the service tag in the Set Service Tag field. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in the BIOS 1. Turn on the computer. 3. Press during POST to enter the system setup program. 4. Entering the Service Tag in and that the main battery is installed properly. 2.