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Postrequsites 72 43 Removing the Optical Drive 73 Prerequsites 73 Procedure 73 44 Replacing the Optical Drive 76 Procedure 76 Postrequsites 76 45 Removing the System Board 77 Prerequsites 77 Procedure 78 46 Replacing the System Board 79 Procedure 79 Postrequsites 79 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 80 47 System Setup 81 Configuring the System Setup 81 Entering System Setup 81 System Setup Screens 81 System Setup Options 82 48 Flashing the BIOS 88 8 | Contents
Postrequsites 72 43 Removing the Optical Drive 73 Prerequsites 73 Procedure 73 44 Replacing the Optical Drive 76 Procedure 76 Postrequsites 76 45 Removing the System Board 77 Prerequsites 77 Procedure 78 46 Replacing the System Board 79 Procedure 79 Postrequsites 79 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 80 47 System Setup 81 Configuring the System Setup 81 Entering System Setup 81 System Setup Screens 81 System Setup Options 82 48 Flashing the BIOS 88 8 | Contents
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... the steps in -1 Media Card Reader. 2 Remove the battery pack. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57. 17 Remove the wirelessHD card. The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on page 29. 10 Remove the processor heat-sink. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page... contacts. See "Removing the Graphics-Card Assembly" on page 16. 6 Remove the memory module(s). See "Removing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan" on a barcode label at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
... the steps in -1 Media Card Reader. 2 Remove the battery pack. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57. 17 Remove the wirelessHD card. The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on page 29. 10 Remove the processor heat-sink. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page... contacts. See "Removing the Graphics-Card Assembly" on page 16. 6 Remove the memory module(s). See "Removing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan" on a barcode label at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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... the Compartment Door" on page 17. 19 Replace the hard drive(s). 17 Replace the graphics-card heat sink fan. Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1 Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that you have replaced the system board, enter the computer Service Tag into the...
... the Compartment Door" on page 17. 19 Replace the hard drive(s). 17 Replace the graphics-card heat sink fan. Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1 Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that you have replaced the system board, enter the computer Service Tag into the...
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...your laptop. Entering System Setup 1 Turn on the keyboard is booting, press immediately before the operating system logo appears to access the BIOS Setup Utility. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until the System Setup screen appears.... or set the type of hard drive installed. Information is recommended that you are an expert computer user. System Setup Screens The BIOS Setup Utility window displays current or changeable configuration information for future reference. Before you use System Setup, it is divided into five ...
...your laptop. Entering System Setup 1 Turn on the keyboard is booting, press immediately before the operating system logo appears to access the BIOS Setup Utility. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until the System Setup screen appears.... or set the type of hard drive installed. Information is recommended that you are an expert computer user. System Setup Screens The BIOS Setup Utility window displays current or changeable configuration information for future reference. Before you use System Setup, it is divided into five ...
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...ID of the processor. Advanced Menu 82 | System Setup 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 ... not appear, or may not appear exactly as listed. Displays the memory size installed in DIMM 0. Displays the system date. Displays the BIOS version. System Setup Options NOTE: Depending on your computer. Displays the memory size installed in DIMM 2. Displays the memory size installed in...
...ID of the processor. Advanced Menu 82 | System Setup 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 ... not appear, or may not appear exactly as listed. Displays the memory size installed in DIMM 0. Displays the system date. Displays the BIOS version. System Setup Options NOTE: Depending on your computer. Displays the memory size installed in DIMM 2. Displays the memory size installed in...
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... USB Wake Support USB Power Share Integrated Network Allows you to charge USB devices when the computer is turned off . 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...
... USB Wake Support USB Power Share Integrated Network Allows you to charge USB devices when the computer is turned off . 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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... to enable or disable the Intel CPU turbo mode performance option. Allows you use AC adapters that are not supported by your computer. • Enabled: BIOS will detect unsupported AC adapters and display an error on page 85. Displays the installed primary SATA hard drive model. Displays the installed secondary SATA...
... to enable or disable the Intel CPU turbo mode performance option. Allows you use AC adapters that are not supported by your computer. • Enabled: BIOS will detect unsupported AC adapters and display an error on page 85. Displays the installed primary SATA hard drive model. Displays the installed secondary SATA...
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... 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 me • Choose from My Products and Services List • Choose from a list of your ... require flashing when an update is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 10 Double-click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions on the screen. 4 A list of results appears on a label at the back of all Dell products b Click Continue and follow the instructions that shipped with your...
... 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 me • Choose from My Products and Services List • Choose from a list of your ... require flashing when an update is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 10 Double-click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions on the screen. 4 A list of results appears on a label at the back of all Dell products b Click Continue and follow the instructions that shipped with your...