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CONTENTS Power Button 34 Function Keys 36 CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 39 Alienware Command Center 40 Connecting External Displays 40 Using Removable Media and Cards 44 Using the Optical Drive 45 Using the Integrated Camera 46 Using the Wireless Control 46 Battery Pack 47 Power Management 48 nVidia Optimus Technology (Optional 50 Free Fall Sensor 52 Configuring the BIOS 53 CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 67 Before You Begin 68 Replacing the Battery Pack 72 Upgrading or Replacing Memory 74 Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drive(s 78 4
CONTENTS Power Button 34 Function Keys 36 CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 39 Alienware Command Center 40 Connecting External Displays 40 Using Removable Media and Cards 44 Using the Optical Drive 45 Using the Integrated Camera 46 Using the Wireless Control 46 Battery Pack 47 Power Management 48 nVidia Optimus Technology (Optional 50 Free Fall Sensor 52 Configuring the BIOS 53 CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 67 Before You Begin 68 Replacing the Battery Pack 72 Upgrading or Replacing Memory 74 Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drive(s 78 4
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...mandatory and may render your computer unusable and you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. NOTE: It is recommended that you will take some time to ...Microsoft Windows. 15 CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com. To set up Windows for your computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft Windows operating system. CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR ...
...mandatory and may render your computer unusable and you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. NOTE: It is recommended that you will take some time to ...Microsoft Windows. 15 CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com. To set up Windows for your computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft Windows operating system. CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR ...
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... /off your video device such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). In such cases, turn off or in sleep mode through the BIOS settings. NOTE: The HDMI-input connector works only when the computer is automatically shut off when only 10% of charging the USB devices when the...
... /off your video device such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). In such cases, turn off or in sleep mode through the BIOS settings. NOTE: The HDMI-input connector works only when the computer is automatically shut off when only 10% of charging the USB devices when the...
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... 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. 53 Certain changes can cause your laptop. •• Set or change the settings...
... 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. 53 Certain changes can cause your laptop. •• Set or change the settings...
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... Entering System Setup 1. Turn on the keyboard is held down your laptop and try again. NOTE: Keyboard failure may also enter the BIOS Setup Utility by pressing when prompted. Key functions appear at the bottom of time. While the laptop is divided into five menus: Main, ... you may result when a key on (or restart) your laptop. 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. 54 Information is ...
... Entering System Setup 1. Turn on the keyboard is held down your laptop and try again. NOTE: Keyboard failure may also enter the BIOS Setup Utility by pressing when prompted. Key functions appear at the bottom of time. While the laptop is divided into five menus: Main, ... you may result when a key on (or restart) your laptop. 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. 54 Information is ...
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... computer. Displays the EC firmware version. Displays the Sandy Bridge version. 55 Main Menu System Time (hh:mm:ss) System Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Alienware Service Tag BIOS Version EC Version ME Version Sandy Bridge Version Displays the system time. CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP System Setup Options NOTE: Depending on your computer... this section may not appear, or may not appear exactly as listed. NOTE: For the updated system setup information, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Displays the Intel ME firmware version. Displays the...
... computer. Displays the EC firmware version. Displays the Sandy Bridge version. 55 Main Menu System Time (hh:mm:ss) System Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Alienware Service Tag BIOS Version EC Version ME Version Sandy Bridge Version Displays the system time. CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP System Setup Options NOTE: Depending on your computer... this section may not appear, or may not appear exactly as listed. NOTE: For the updated system setup information, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Displays the Intel ME firmware version. Displays the...
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This feature defines how the BIOS, in the absence of USB device (floppy, hard drive, or memory key) when this feature may not wake the computer. 57 NOTE: You cannot boot ...
This feature defines how the BIOS, in the absence of USB device (floppy, hard drive, or memory key) when this feature may not wake the computer. 57 NOTE: You cannot boot ...
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... messages when you use AC adapters that are not supported by your computer. •• Disabled: BIOS will not detect unsupported AC adapters and will not display any message to screen. •• Enabled : BIOS will detect unsupported AC adapters and display an error to enable or disable the global overclocking feature...
... messages when you use AC adapters that are not supported by your computer. •• Disabled: BIOS will not detect unsupported AC adapters and will not display any message to screen. •• Enabled : BIOS will detect unsupported AC adapters and display an error to enable or disable the global overclocking feature...
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CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING Backup and General Maintenance •• Always backup your important data on a regular basis and keep them outside of your computer's BIOS and operating system. •• Document vital settings such as you can use those provided with your operating system, or buy more powerful, dedicated programs ...
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING Backup and General Maintenance •• Always backup your important data on a regular basis and keep them outside of your computer's BIOS and operating system. •• Document vital settings such as you can use those provided with your operating system, or buy more powerful, dedicated programs ...
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CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS Processor and System Chipset Processor L2 cache L3 cache Bus clock System chipset SDRAM bus width Processor address bus width Processor data width BIOS SPI Flash Memory Graphics bus •• Intel Core i5 •• Intel Core i7 256 KB up to 8 MB 100 MHz Mobile Intel HM67 Express Chipset one or two 64-bit channels of DDR3 memory up to 1333 MHz 32 bits 64 bits 32 Mbit PCIe x16 bus 105
CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS Processor and System Chipset Processor L2 cache L3 cache Bus clock System chipset SDRAM bus width Processor address bus width Processor data width BIOS SPI Flash Memory Graphics bus •• Intel Core i5 •• Intel Core i7 256 KB up to 8 MB 100 MHz Mobile Intel HM67 Express Chipset one or two 64-bit channels of DDR3 memory up to 1333 MHz 32 bits 64 bits 32 Mbit PCIe x16 bus 105
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22 Optical Drive 91 Removing the Optical Drive 91 Replacing the Optical Drive 94 23 System Board 95 Removing the System Board 95 Replacing the System Board 97 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 99 24 System Setup 101 Configuring the System Setup 101 Entering System Setup 101 System Setup Screens 101 System Setup Options 102 25 Flashing the BIOS 109 Contents 7
22 Optical Drive 91 Removing the Optical Drive 91 Replacing the Optical Drive 94 23 System Board 95 Removing the System Board 95 Replacing the System Board 97 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 99 24 System Setup 101 Configuring the System Setup 101 Entering System Setup 101 System Setup Screens 101 System Setup Options 102 25 Flashing the BIOS 109 Contents 7
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... noted, each procedure assumes that the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Plastic scribe • BIOS executable update program at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following... finishes. 3 Ensure that shipped with your computer. Before You Begin 9 1 Before You Begin This manual provides procedures for at support.dell.com Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you ...
... noted, each procedure assumes that the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Plastic scribe • BIOS executable update program at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following... finishes. 3 Ensure that shipped with your computer. Before You Begin 9 1 Before You Begin This manual provides procedures for at support.dell.com Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you ...
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...System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is also visible on a barcode label at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by... periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. CAUTION: Handle components by your computer. The system board's BIOS chip ...
...System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is also visible on a barcode label at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by... periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. CAUTION: Handle components by your computer. The system board's BIOS chip ...
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NOTE: After you have replaced the system board, enter the computer Service Tag into the BIOS of the replacement system board. 27 Enter the service tag (see "Entering the Service Tag in the Set Service Tag field. Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1 Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Press during POST to enter the system setup program. 4 Navigate to the security tab and enter the service tag in the BIOS" on the computer. 26 Turn on page 99). System Board 99
NOTE: After you have replaced the system board, enter the computer Service Tag into the BIOS of the replacement system board. 27 Enter the service tag (see "Entering the Service Tag in the Set Service Tag field. Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1 Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Press during POST to enter the system setup program. 4 Navigate to the security tab and enter the service tag in the BIOS" on the computer. 26 Turn on page 99). System Board 99
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...add, change a user-selectable option. • View the installed amount of memory or set the type of time. NOTE: Keyboard failure may also enter the BIOS Setup Utility by pressing when prompted. Information is booting, press immediately before the operating system logo appears to access the... Utility. Before you use System Setup, it is held down your laptop and try again. System Setup Screens The BIOS Setup Utility window displays current or changeable configuration information for extended periods of hard drive installed. Entering System Setup 1 Turn on the keyboard is ...
...add, change a user-selectable option. • View the installed amount of memory or set the type of time. NOTE: Keyboard failure may also enter the BIOS Setup Utility by pressing when prompted. Information is booting, press immediately before the operating system logo appears to access the... Utility. Before you use System Setup, it is held down your laptop and try again. System Setup Screens The BIOS Setup Utility window displays current or changeable configuration information for extended periods of hard drive installed. Entering System Setup 1 Turn on the keyboard is ...
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... cache size. Displays the memory size installed in DIMM 1. Displays the system date. Displays the BIOS version. Displays the speed of processor installed. Displays the ID of the BIOS Setup Utility window and lists keys and their functions within the active field. Displays the memory size... installed in DIMM 2. Main Menu System Time (hh:mm:ss) System Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Alienware Service Tag BIOS Version EC Version ME version CPU CPU Frequency CPU L3 Cache CPUID Integrated Graphics Discrete Graphics Total Memory Memory Bank 0 Memory Bank 1...
... cache size. Displays the memory size installed in DIMM 1. Displays the system date. Displays the BIOS version. Displays the speed of processor installed. Displays the ID of the BIOS Setup Utility window and lists keys and their functions within the active field. Displays the memory size... installed in DIMM 2. Main Menu System Time (hh:mm:ss) System Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Alienware Service Tag BIOS Version EC Version ME version CPU CPU Frequency CPU L3 Cache CPUID Integrated Graphics Discrete Graphics Total Memory Memory Bank 0 Memory Bank 1...
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Disabling this option is always enabled during POST. This feature defines how the BIOS, in standby mode. • AC Only: Charge USB devices when connected to AC adapter only. • AC and Battery: Charge USB devices when connected to ...
Disabling this option is always enabled during POST. This feature defines how the BIOS, in standby mode. • AC Only: Charge USB devices when connected to AC adapter only. • AC and Battery: Charge USB devices when connected to ...
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.... Allows you to choose if the computer should display warning messages when you use AC adapters that are not supported by your computer. • Enabled: BIOS will detect unsupported AC adapters and display an error on the screen. Apply New Bus Clock Frequency Applies the new bus clock frequency immediately, temporarily...
.... Allows you to choose if the computer should display warning messages when you use AC adapters that are not supported by your computer. • Enabled: BIOS will detect unsupported AC adapters and display an error on the screen. Apply New Bus Clock Frequency Applies the new bus clock frequency immediately, temporarily...
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...when an update is located on the computer. 2 Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your...to step 4. If you have your computer's Service Tag in the Select Your Product Family list. Click BIOS. 5 Click Download Now to save the file on your computer is available or when replacing the system board.... b Enter your computer's Service Tag: a Click Enter a Tag. To flash the BIOS: 1 Turn on a label at the bottom of product in the Enter a service tag: field, click Go, ...
...when an update is located on the computer. 2 Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your...to step 4. If you have your computer's Service Tag in the Select Your Product Family list. Click BIOS. 5 Click Download Now to save the file on your computer is available or when replacing the system board.... b Enter your computer's Service Tag: a Click Enter a Tag. To flash the BIOS: 1 Turn on a label at the bottom of product in the Enter a service tag: field, click Go, ...
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7 Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 110 Flashing the BIOS
7 Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 110 Flashing the BIOS