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... information that helps you how to avoid the problem. Reproduction of Dell Inc. Bluetooth is strictly prohibited. disclaims any manner whatsoever without the prior written permission of these materials in any proprietary interest in this manual: Alienware, AlienFX, and the AlienHead logo are subject ...to change without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. A00 April 2010 Trademarks used in trademarks and trade names other than its ...
... information that helps you how to avoid the problem. Reproduction of Dell Inc. Bluetooth is strictly prohibited. disclaims any manner whatsoever without the prior written permission of these materials in any proprietary interest in this manual: Alienware, AlienFX, and the AlienHead logo are subject ...to change without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. A00 April 2010 Trademarks used in trademarks and trade names other than its ...
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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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...8226; Ensure the UPS or power strip is turned on the screen, write down the exact error message prior to calling Alienware Technical Support to check: • Ensure that the AC adapter cable is properly connected between your peripheral devices (e.g. Doing so... any peripherals from your computer, remember the following safety guidelines: • Before touching any computer components were added or removed before the problem began, check to see the program's documentation. 74 CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING When troubleshooting your computer. keyboard, mouse, printer, etc.) are ...
...8226; Ensure the UPS or power strip is turned on the screen, write down the exact error message prior to calling Alienware Technical Support to check: • Ensure that the AC adapter cable is properly connected between your peripheral devices (e.g. Doing so... any peripherals from your computer, remember the following safety guidelines: • Before touching any computer components were added or removed before the problem began, check to see the program's documentation. 74 CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING When troubleshooting your computer. keyboard, mouse, printer, etc.) are ...
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...Do you experience a problem with your computer. Press to continue? (Recommended)." If you want to reboot your Alienware laptop, run the remaining memory tests? If you want to run the Alienware Diagnostics before initiating a system recovery. Alienware® Diagnostics NOTE: Download Dell Drivers and Utilities from... Back up all data before you begin. This will take about 30 minutes or more. Start the Alienware Diagnostics from My DELL Downloads (downloadstore.dell.com/media) and create your laptop's configuration information, and ensure that the device that you want to ...
...Do you experience a problem with your computer. Press to continue? (Recommended)." If you want to reboot your Alienware laptop, run the remaining memory tests? If you want to run the Alienware Diagnostics before initiating a system recovery. Alienware® Diagnostics NOTE: Download Dell Drivers and Utilities from... Back up all data before you begin. This will take about 30 minutes or more. Start the Alienware Diagnostics from My DELL Downloads (downloadstore.dell.com/media) and create your laptop's configuration information, and ensure that the device that you want to ...
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... drivers and utilities backup disc that involve discs. 1. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. Select Alienware Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. Use an ...external optical drive or any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on the screen. 77 then, shut down and restart the laptop. On the next...
... drivers and utilities backup disc that involve discs. 1. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. Select Alienware Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. Use an ...external optical drive or any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on the screen. 77 then, shut down and restart the laptop. On the next...
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Remove the backup disc, then close the test window to return to the Alienware Diagnostics Main Menu. 8. CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 7. Answers to Common Problems System The computer fails the POST The POST (Power On Self Test) tests the computer, ensuring that it ...generate a single beep to indicate a general failure and an error message will continue to exit the Alienware Diagnostics and restart the computer. For assistance, contact Alienware Technical Support (see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on page 109). 78 After all hardware is working properly before starting the remainder of the boot...
Remove the backup disc, then close the test window to return to the Alienware Diagnostics Main Menu. 8. CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 7. Answers to Common Problems System The computer fails the POST The POST (Power On Self Test) tests the computer, ensuring that it ...generate a single beep to indicate a general failure and an error message will continue to exit the Alienware Diagnostics and restart the computer. For assistance, contact Alienware Technical Support (see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on page 109). 78 After all hardware is working properly before starting the remainder of the boot...
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Other software problems Back up your computer through the Start menu 80 Follow the instructions on the screen. CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING A program is designed for an earlier version of ...
Other software problems Back up your computer through the Start menu 80 Follow the instructions on the screen. CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING A program is designed for an earlier version of ...
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...anti-virus program that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run successfully, the error condition is related to a software problem. See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer... for spyware: If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you are having problems connecting to the Internet, your computer might be infected with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. ...
...anti-virus program that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run successfully, the error condition is related to a software problem. See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer... for spyware: If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you are having problems connecting to the Internet, your computer might be infected with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. ...
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CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING Hard Drive Problems Allow the computer to room temperature before turning it on. Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue. Run Check Disk 1. Try allowing the computer to return to cool before turning it on the screen. 82 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3. Follow the instructions on A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from starting. Click Start → Computer. 2.
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING Hard Drive Problems Allow the computer to room temperature before turning it on. Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue. Run Check Disk 1. Try allowing the computer to return to cool before turning it on the screen. 82 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3. Follow the instructions on A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from starting. Click Start → Computer. 2.