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...width 32 bits Processor data width 64 bits BIOS EPROM 16 Mbit Graphics bus PCIe x16 bus supporting x16 PCIe MXM 3.0 graphics cards PCI bus 32 bits Memory Connectors Capacities Memory types Memory configurations ...possible two internally-accessible SODIMM sockets 2 GB and 4 GB memory modules DDR3 1067 MHz, 1333 MHz (dual-channel configurations) NOTE: DDR3 1333 MHz memory is supported only on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. Computer Model Alienware M17x-R2...
...width 32 bits Processor data width 64 bits BIOS EPROM 16 Mbit Graphics bus PCIe x16 bus supporting x16 PCIe MXM 3.0 graphics cards PCI bus 32 bits Memory Connectors Capacities Memory types Memory configurations ...possible two internally-accessible SODIMM sockets 2 GB and 4 GB memory modules DDR3 1067 MHz, 1333 MHz (dual-channel configurations) NOTE: DDR3 1333 MHz memory is supported only on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. Computer Model Alienware M17x-R2...
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Display Operating angle Pixel pitch WXGA+ WUXGA Controls Touch pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Width Height Battery Type Height Width Depth Weight Voltage 0° (closed) to 140° 0.2550 mm 0.19125 mm brightness can be controlled through ...; to 122°F) -20° to 60°C (-4° to 140°F) CR-2032 AC Adapter NOTE: The 150 W AC adapter supports computers with a single graphics card and a non-Extreme Edition processor. Type 240 W 150 W Input voltage 100-240 VAC 100-240 VAC Input current (maximum) 3.5 A 2.1 A Input frequency 50-60 Hz 50...
Display Operating angle Pixel pitch WXGA+ WUXGA Controls Touch pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Width Height Battery Type Height Width Depth Weight Voltage 0° (closed) to 140° 0.2550 mm 0.19125 mm brightness can be controlled through ...; to 122°F) -20° to 60°C (-4° to 140°F) CR-2032 AC Adapter NOTE: The 150 W AC adapter supports computers with a single graphics card and a non-Extreme Edition processor. Type 240 W 150 W Input voltage 100-240 VAC 100-240 VAC Input current (maximum) 3.5 A 2.1 A Input frequency 50-60 Hz 50...
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H) • Hi Density-SD (SDHD) up to two MXM 3.0 Type B compliant cards with a single graphics card and a non-Extreme Edition processor. Ports and Connectors ExpressCard 8-in-1 Media Card Reader Infrared one ExpressCard/54 connector one combo connector one RC6 Consumer IR port AC Adapter Type Output current... 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN on system board • WLAN Mini-Card (half Mini-Card slot) • WPAN, Bluetooth card (full Mini-Card slot) Drives/Cards Supported Optical drive Hard drives Media Card Reader card types Video Type SATA-compliant Blu-ray Disc™ writer, Blu-ray ...
H) • Hi Density-SD (SDHD) up to two MXM 3.0 Type B compliant cards with a single graphics card and a non-Extreme Edition processor. Ports and Connectors ExpressCard 8-in-1 Media Card Reader Infrared one ExpressCard/54 connector one combo connector one RC6 Consumer IR port AC Adapter Type Output current... 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN on system board • WLAN Mini-Card (half Mini-Card slot) • WPAN, Bluetooth card (full Mini-Card slot) Drives/Cards Supported Optical drive Hard drives Media Card Reader card types Video Type SATA-compliant Blu-ray Disc™ writer, Blu-ray ...
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... Heat Sink 80 CHAPTER 18: PROCESSOR 81 Removing the Processor 83 Replacing the Processor 84 CHAPTER 19: GRAPHICS CARD(S 85 Removing the Graphics Card(s 87 Replacing the Graphics Card(s 89 CHAPTER 20: GRAPHICS CARD FAN(S 90 Removing the Graphics Card Fan(s 92 Replacing the Graphics Card Fan(s 93 CHAPTER 21: GRAPHICS CARD BLANK 94 Removing the Graphics Card Blank 96 Replacing the Graphics Card Blank 97 04 /04
... Heat Sink 80 CHAPTER 18: PROCESSOR 81 Removing the Processor 83 Replacing the Processor 84 CHAPTER 19: GRAPHICS CARD(S 85 Removing the Graphics Card(s 87 Replacing the Graphics Card(s 89 CHAPTER 20: GRAPHICS CARD FAN(S 90 Removing the Graphics Card Fan(s 92 Replacing the Graphics Card Fan(s 93 CHAPTER 21: GRAPHICS CARD BLANK 94 Removing the Graphics Card Blank 96 Replacing the Graphics Card Blank 97 04 /04
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The graphics card on the left is the primary graphics card and the graphics card on the right is the secondary graphics card. CHAPTER 19: GRAPHICS CARD(S) CHAPTER 17: GRAPHICS CARD(S) CHAPTER 19: GRAPHICS CARD(S) Your computer may have a primary graphics card. In a single graphics configuration, your computer will only have a single graphics or dual graphics configuration. In a dual graphics configuration, your computer will have a primary graphics card, a secondary graphics card, and a graphics cable connecting the primary and secondary graphics cards. 085 /085
The graphics card on the left is the primary graphics card and the graphics card on the right is the secondary graphics card. CHAPTER 19: GRAPHICS CARD(S) CHAPTER 17: GRAPHICS CARD(S) CHAPTER 19: GRAPHICS CARD(S) Your computer may have a primary graphics card. In a single graphics configuration, your computer will only have a single graphics or dual graphics configuration. In a dual graphics configuration, your computer will have a primary graphics card, a secondary graphics card, and a graphics cable connecting the primary and secondary graphics cards. 085 /085
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Graphics Card(s) 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 a connector on your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified ... working inside the computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CHAPTER 19: GRAPHICS CARD(S) 086 /086 CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer.
Graphics Card(s) 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 a connector on your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified ... working inside the computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CHAPTER 19: GRAPHICS CARD(S) 086 /086 CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer.
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... the Keyboard" on the primary graphics card. d. b. c. Removing the Graphics Card(s) 1. To remove the secondary graphics card, if applicable: a. Remove the two screws that secure the secondary graphics card to the system board. Disconnect the graphics card cable from the system board connector. 1 1 graphics card cable connector 2 secondary graphics card CHAPTER 19: GRAPHICS CARD(S) 3 2 3 screws (2) 087 /087 Lift the secondary graphics card at an angle and remove it...
... the Keyboard" on the primary graphics card. d. b. c. Removing the Graphics Card(s) 1. To remove the secondary graphics card, if applicable: a. Remove the two screws that secure the secondary graphics card to the system board. Disconnect the graphics card cable from the system board connector. 1 1 graphics card cable connector 2 secondary graphics card CHAPTER 19: GRAPHICS CARD(S) 3 2 3 screws (2) 087 /087 Lift the secondary graphics card at an angle and remove it...
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b. To remove the primary graphics card: a. Lift the primary graphics card at an angle and remove it from the system board connector. 1 2 1 screws (2) 2 primary graphics card CHAPTER 19: GRAPHICS CARD(S) 088 /088 Remove the two screws that secure the primary graphics card to the system board. c. Remove the left bracket (see "Removing the Brackets" on page 47). 7.
b. To remove the primary graphics card: a. Lift the primary graphics card at an angle and remove it from the system board connector. 1 2 1 screws (2) 2 primary graphics card CHAPTER 19: GRAPHICS CARD(S) 088 /088 Remove the two screws that secure the primary graphics card to the system board. c. Remove the left bracket (see "Removing the Brackets" on page 47). 7.
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...Replace the compartment door (see "Replacing the Brackets" on page 14). 7. Insert the secondary graphics card at a 45-degree angle into the system board connector. Connect the graphics card cable to the system board. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ...ensure that secure the secondary graphics card to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on the primary graphics card. Replace the two screws that secure the primary graphics card to the connector on page 6. 2. d. b. Replace the center control ...
...Replace the compartment door (see "Replacing the Brackets" on page 14). 7. Insert the secondary graphics card at a 45-degree angle into the system board connector. Connect the graphics card cable to the system board. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ...ensure that secure the secondary graphics card to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on the primary graphics card. Replace the two screws that secure the primary graphics card to the connector on page 6. 2. d. b. Replace the center control ...
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The graphics card on the left is the primary graphics card and the graphics card on the right is the secondary graphics card. The primary graphics card will have a primary graphics card fan and the secondary graphics card will have a single graphics or dual graphics configuration. CHAPTER 20: GRAPHICS CARD FAN(S) CHAPTER 18: GRAPHICS CARD FAN(S) CHAPTER 20: GRAPHICS CARD FAN(S) Your computer may have a secondary graphics card fan. 090 /090
The graphics card on the left is the primary graphics card and the graphics card on the right is the secondary graphics card. The primary graphics card will have a primary graphics card fan and the secondary graphics card will have a single graphics or dual graphics configuration. CHAPTER 20: GRAPHICS CARD FAN(S) CHAPTER 18: GRAPHICS CARD FAN(S) CHAPTER 20: GRAPHICS CARD FAN(S) Your computer may have a secondary graphics card fan. 090 /090
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...wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. CHAPTER 20: GRAPHICS CARD FAN(S) 091 /091 Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Graphics Card Fan(s) 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 ...
...wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. CHAPTER 20: GRAPHICS CARD FAN(S) 091 /091 Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Graphics Card Fan(s) 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 ...
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.... Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 47). 7. Remove the secondary graphics card, if applicable (see "Removing the Brackets" on page 6. 2. Lift the graphics card fan off the computer base. 1 2 3 1 primary graphics card fan cable 2 captive screws (3) CHAPTER 20: GRAPHICS CARD FAN(S) 3 primary graphics card fan 092 /092 Remove the center control cover (see "Removing the Brackets" on...
.... Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 47). 7. Remove the secondary graphics card, if applicable (see "Removing the Brackets" on page 6. 2. Lift the graphics card fan off the computer base. 1 2 3 1 primary graphics card fan cable 2 captive screws (3) CHAPTER 20: GRAPHICS CARD FAN(S) 3 primary graphics card fan 092 /092 Remove the center control cover (see "Removing the Brackets" on...
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...page 35). 11. Failure to the computer base. 4. Place the graphics card fan in damage to the system board connector. 5. CHAPTER 20: GRAPHICS CARD FAN(S) 093 /093 Replace the primary graphics card (see "Replacing the Center Control Cover" on the computer, replace all... Replace the center control cover (see "Replacing the Graphics Card(s)" on page 89). 8. Replace the right bracket (see "Replacing the Graphics Card(s)" on page 89). 6. Connect the graphics card fan cable to the computer. Replace the secondary graphics card, if applicable (see "Replacing the Brackets" on page...
...page 35). 11. Failure to the computer base. 4. Place the graphics card fan in damage to the system board connector. 5. CHAPTER 20: GRAPHICS CARD FAN(S) 093 /093 Replace the primary graphics card (see "Replacing the Center Control Cover" on the computer, replace all... Replace the center control cover (see "Replacing the Graphics Card(s)" on page 89). 8. Replace the right bracket (see "Replacing the Graphics Card(s)" on page 89). 6. Connect the graphics card fan cable to the computer. Replace the secondary graphics card, if applicable (see "Replacing the Brackets" on page...
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If you do not have a secondary graphics card, your computer has a dual graphics configuration, the secondary graphics card is already installed on the right side of the computer base (to remove and replace the graphics card see the instructions in "Graphics Card(s)" on page 85 and "Graphics Card Fan(s)" on page 90). CHAPTER 21: GRAPHICS CARD BLANK CHAPTER 19: GRAPHICS CARD BLANK CHAPTER 21: GRAPHICS CARD BLANK If your computer will have a graphics card blank instead. 094 /094
If you do not have a secondary graphics card, your computer has a dual graphics configuration, the secondary graphics card is already installed on the right side of the computer base (to remove and replace the graphics card see the instructions in "Graphics Card(s)" on page 85 and "Graphics Card Fan(s)" on page 90). CHAPTER 21: GRAPHICS CARD BLANK CHAPTER 19: GRAPHICS CARD BLANK CHAPTER 21: GRAPHICS CARD BLANK If your computer will have a graphics card blank instead. 094 /094
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Graphics Card Blank 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 a connector on page 11) before working ...(see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your computer. CHAPTER 21: GRAPHICS CARD BLANK 095 /095 CAUTION: Only a ...
Graphics Card Blank 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 a connector on page 11) before working ...(see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your computer. CHAPTER 21: GRAPHICS CARD BLANK 095 /095 CAUTION: Only a ...
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...page 47). 7. Remove the center control cover (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 14). 4. Lift the graphics card blank off the computer base. 1 graphics card blank CHAPTER 21: GRAPHICS CARD BLANK 1 2 2 captive screws (3) 096 /096 Remove the right bracket (see "Removing the Battery Pack" ...on page 6. 2. Loosen the three captive screws that secure the graphics card blank to the computer base. 8. Remove the ...
...page 47). 7. Remove the center control cover (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 14). 4. Lift the graphics card blank off the computer base. 1 graphics card blank CHAPTER 21: GRAPHICS CARD BLANK 1 2 2 captive screws (3) 096 /096 Remove the right bracket (see "Removing the Battery Pack" ...on page 6. 2. Loosen the three captive screws that secure the graphics card blank to the computer base. 8. Remove the ...
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... page 39). 6. Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Compartment Door" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the graphics card blank to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14). 8. Follow the instructions in the computer base. 3. Replace the battery pack...the Brackets" on page 11). Replace the right bracket (see "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 47). 5. CHAPTER 21: GRAPHICS CARD BLANK 097 /097 Place the graphics card blank in "Before You Begin" on page 35). 7. Replace the center control cover (see "Replacing the Center Control Cover" ...
... page 39). 6. Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Compartment Door" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the graphics card blank to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14). 8. Follow the instructions in the computer base. 3. Replace the battery pack...the Brackets" on page 11). Replace the right bracket (see "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 47). 5. CHAPTER 21: GRAPHICS CARD BLANK 097 /097 Place the graphics card blank in "Before You Begin" on page 35). 7. Replace the center control cover (see "Replacing the Center Control Cover" ...
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...cover (see "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 14). 4. Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see "Removing the Graphics Card(s)" on page 96). 21. Remove the graphics card(s) (see "Removing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 50). Remove the graphics card blank, if applicable (see "Removing the Processor Thermal Fan" on page 22). 6....from the system board connector. 24. Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Coin-Cell Battery" on page 92). 20. Disconnect the graphics card fan(s) cable from the system board connector (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 83). 18. Removing the System Board 1. Remove ...
...cover (see "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 14). 4. Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see "Removing the Graphics Card(s)" on page 96). 21. Remove the graphics card(s) (see "Removing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 50). Remove the graphics card blank, if applicable (see "Removing the Processor Thermal Fan" on page 22). 6....from the system board connector. 24. Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Coin-Cell Battery" on page 92). 20. Disconnect the graphics card fan(s) cable from the system board connector (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 83). 18. Removing the System Board 1. Remove ...
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...Fan" on page 96). 7. Connect the processor thermal fan cable to the computer base. 6. Replace the hard drive(s) (see "Replacing the Graphics Card Blank" on page 22). 22. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the system board to the ... 29). 20. Replace the palm rest (see "Replacing the Processor" on page 93). 8. Connect the graphics card fan(s) cable to the computer. 25. Replace the Mini-Card(s) (see "Replacing the Graphics Card Fan(s)" on page 84). 10. Replace the five screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. ...
...Fan" on page 96). 7. Connect the processor thermal fan cable to the computer base. 6. Replace the hard drive(s) (see "Replacing the Graphics Card Blank" on page 22). 22. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the system board to the ... 29). 20. Replace the palm rest (see "Replacing the Processor" on page 93). 8. Connect the graphics card fan(s) cable to the computer. 25. Replace the Mini-Card(s) (see "Replacing the Graphics Card Fan(s)" on page 84). 10. Replace the five screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. ...