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... and Keyboard Features 20 Status Lights 21 Media Control Keys 21 Power Button 22 Function Keys 23 CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 25 Alienware Command Center 26 Connecting External Displays 26 Using Removable Media and Cards 27 Using the Optical Drive 28 Using the Integrated Camera 28... Using the Wireless Control 28 Battery Pack 29 Power Management 29 Free Fall Sensor 30 Configuring the BIOS 31 CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS . . . . . 37 Before You Begin 38 Replacing the Battery Pack 40 Upgrading or ...
... and Keyboard Features 20 Status Lights 21 Media Control Keys 21 Power Button 22 Function Keys 23 CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 25 Alienware Command Center 26 Connecting External Displays 26 Using Removable Media and Cards 27 Using the Optical Drive 28 Using the Integrated Camera 28... Using the Wireless Control 28 Battery Pack 29 Power Management 29 Free Fall Sensor 30 Configuring the BIOS 31 CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS . . . . . 37 Before You Begin 38 Replacing the Battery Pack 40 Upgrading or ...
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... 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 the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. NOTE: For more information on the screen. Doing so may take you through several... the Microsoft Windows operating system. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. To set up an Internet connection.
... 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 the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. NOTE: For more information on the screen. Doing so may take you through several... the Microsoft Windows operating system. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. To set up an Internet connection.
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...-size (12 cm) CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional). The USB Powershare feature allows you turn on page 28. 3 9-in sleep mode through the BIOS settings. Connect to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a DVD player, camcorder, or gaming...
...-size (12 cm) CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional). The USB Powershare feature allows you turn on page 28. 3 9-in sleep mode through the BIOS settings. Connect to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a DVD player, camcorder, or gaming...
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...your laptop. • Set or change a user-selectable option. • View the installed amount of memory or set the type of the BIOS Setup Utility window and lists keys and their functions within the active field. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo ...until the System Setup screen appears. 2. Key functions appear at the bottom of hard drive installed. CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 31 Configuring the BIOS System Setup The System Setup options allow you to: • Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in...
...your laptop. • Set or change a user-selectable option. • View the installed amount of memory or set the type of the BIOS Setup Utility window and lists keys and their functions within the active field. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo ...until the System Setup screen appears. 2. Key functions appear at the bottom of hard drive installed. CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 31 Configuring the BIOS System Setup The System Setup options allow you to: • Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in...
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...not appear, or may not appear exactly as listed. Main Menu System Time (hh:mm:ss) System Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Alienware Service Tag BIOS Version EC Version ME Version CPU Displays the system time. Displays the secondary discrete graphics. Displays the memory size installed in DIMM 0.... tag of processor installed. Displays the primary discrete graphics. NOTE: For the updated system setup information, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Displays the memory size installed in DIMM 1. Displays the system date. Displays the ID of the processor. Displays the memory...
...not appear, or may not appear exactly as listed. Main Menu System Time (hh:mm:ss) System Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Alienware Service Tag BIOS Version EC Version ME Version CPU Displays the system time. Displays the secondary discrete graphics. Displays the memory size installed in DIMM 0.... tag of processor installed. Displays the primary discrete graphics. NOTE: For the updated system setup information, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Displays the memory size installed in DIMM 1. Displays the system date. Displays the ID of the processor. Displays the memory...
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.... • Disabled: Disables USB PowerShare. CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 33 Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization technology. 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...
.... • Disabled: Disables USB PowerShare. CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 33 Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization technology. 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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... you to configure fields in a Turbo Mode environment 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 screen. Displays the installed primary SATA hard...
... you to configure fields in a Turbo Mode environment 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 screen. Displays the installed primary SATA hard...
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... 5: TROUBLESHOOTING Backup and General Maintenance • Always back up your important data on : Is your AC adapter cable securely connected to password-protect your computer's BIOS and operating system. • Document vital settings such as you can use those provided with your laptop. You can . Basic Hints and Tips • Computer...
... 5: TROUBLESHOOTING Backup and General Maintenance • Always back up your important data on : Is your AC adapter cable securely connected to password-protect your computer's BIOS and operating system. • Document vital settings such as you can use those provided with your laptop. You can . Basic Hints and Tips • Computer...
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Computer Model Alienware M18x Dimensions Height Front Back Width Depth Weight with 12-cell battery and optical drive (starting at) 53.0 mm (2.09 inches) 54.20 mm (2.13 inches) ... Gen2 60 CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS Computer Information 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 i7 Extreme Edition (second generation) • Intel Core i7 and i5 (second generation) 256 KB up to...
Computer Model Alienware M18x Dimensions Height Front Back Width Depth Weight with 12-cell battery and optical drive (starting at) 53.0 mm (2.09 inches) 54.20 mm (2.13 inches) ... Gen2 60 CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS Computer Information 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 i7 Extreme Edition (second generation) • Intel Core i7 and i5 (second generation) 256 KB up to...
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... damage to hardware or loss of Dell Inc. and is a registered trademark of Alienware Corporation; A00 Regulatory model: P12E Regulatory type: P12E001 Reproduction of these materials in any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other countries. Alienware M18x Service Manual Before You Begin Battery... Heat-Sink(s) Video Card(s) Processor Heat-Sink Fan Processor Heat-Sink Processor Module System Board Subwoofer System Setup Flashing the BIOS Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of Microsoft Corporation in...
... damage to hardware or loss of Dell Inc. and is a registered trademark of Alienware Corporation; A00 Regulatory model: P12E Regulatory type: P12E001 Reproduction of these materials in any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other countries. Alienware M18x Service Manual Before You Begin Battery... Heat-Sink(s) Video Card(s) Processor Heat-Sink Fan Processor Heat-Sink Processor Module System Board Subwoofer System Setup Flashing the BIOS Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of Microsoft Corporation in...
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...read the safety information that the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Plastic scribe l BIOS executable update program available at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching ...down your operating system, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to Contents Page Before You Begin Alienware M18x Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides procedures for removing and ...
...read the safety information that the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Plastic scribe l BIOS executable update program available at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching ...down your operating system, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to Contents Page Before You Begin Alienware M18x Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides procedures for removing and ...
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...BIOS version. ME version Displays the Intel ME firmware version. CPU L3 Cache Displays the processor cache size. CPUID Displays the ID of processor installed. Discrete Graphics Displays the discrete graphics. Total Memory Displays the total memory available in your laptop. Back to Contents Page System Setup Alienware M18x...installed. EC Version Displays the EC firmware version. Main Menu System Time (hh:mm:ss) Displays the system time. Alienware Displays the model number of your computer to work incorrectly. Turn on (or restart) your computer. While the laptop is...
...BIOS version. ME version Displays the Intel ME firmware version. CPU L3 Cache Displays the processor cache size. CPUID Displays the ID of processor installed. Discrete Graphics Displays the discrete graphics. Total Memory Displays the total memory available in your laptop. Back to Contents Page System Setup Alienware M18x...installed. EC Version Displays the EC firmware version. Main Menu System Time (hh:mm:ss) Displays the system time. Alienware Displays the model number of your computer to work incorrectly. Turn on (or restart) your computer. While the laptop is...
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...physically present in a Turbo Mode environment that are not supported by your computer. Allows you to AC adapter only. This feature defines how the BIOS, in DIMM B. USB Wake Support NOTE: You cannot boot any type of the integrated SATA hard drive controller. l AC Only: Charge ... configured for AHCI mode. SATA HARD DRIVE 1 SATA HARD DRIVE 2 Adapter Warnings Displays the installed primary SATA hard drive model. l Enabled: BIOS will greatly reduce battery life. Allows you to be modified. Allows you to modify the CPU flex ratio with Turbo Mode disabled. SD Card ...
...physically present in a Turbo Mode environment that are not supported by your computer. Allows you to AC adapter only. This feature defines how the BIOS, in DIMM B. USB Wake Support NOTE: You cannot boot any type of the integrated SATA hard drive controller. l AC Only: Charge ... configured for AHCI mode. SATA HARD DRIVE 1 SATA HARD DRIVE 2 Adapter Warnings Displays the installed primary SATA hard drive model. l Enabled: BIOS will greatly reduce battery life. Allows you to be modified. Allows you to modify the CPU flex ratio with Turbo Mode disabled. SD Card ...
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Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Alienware M18x Service Manual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8. b. If you have your computer's Service Tag: a. d. Click Confirm. 4. The file icon appears on your computer's ...file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the computer. 2. To flash the BIOS: 1. The File Download window appears. 6. Back to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Click Enter a Tag. Click BIOS. 5. Turn on the screen. If you do not have selected a different model and ...
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Alienware M18x Service Manual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8. b. If you have your computer's Service Tag: a. d. Click Confirm. 4. The file icon appears on your computer's ...file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the computer. 2. To flash the BIOS: 1. The File Download window appears. 6. Back to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Click Enter a Tag. Click BIOS. 5. Turn on the screen. If you do not have selected a different model and ...
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...Alienware Corporation; Dell Inc. and is a registered trademark of these materials in any proprietary interest in this document to refer to either trademarks or registered Other trademarks and trade names may be used in the United States and/or other than its own. 2011-04 Rev. Alienware M18x...Processor Module 105 System Board 109 Subwoofer 115 System Setup 119 Flashing the BIOS 127 Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of Dell Inc.; Alienware® is used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Trademarks used in trademarks...
...Alienware Corporation; Dell Inc. and is a registered trademark of these materials in any proprietary interest in this document to refer to either trademarks or registered Other trademarks and trade names may be used in the United States and/or other than its own. 2011-04 Rev. Alienware M18x...Processor Module 105 System Board 109 Subwoofer 115 System Setup 119 Flashing the BIOS 127 Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of Dell Inc.; Alienware® is used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Trademarks used in trademarks...
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... grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on a barcode label at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is not covered by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. Follow ..., see Removing the Video-Card Heat-Sink Fan(s)). 8. CAUTION: Handle components by your computer). Back to Contents Page System Board Alienware M18x Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: To help ...
... grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on a barcode label at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is not covered by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. Follow ..., see Removing the Video-Card Heat-Sink Fan(s)). 8. CAUTION: Handle components by your computer). Back to Contents Page System Board Alienware M18x Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: To help ...
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... on the computer. NOTE: After you removed from the Media-Card Reader. Navigate to the Security tab and enter the service tag in the BIOS). 10. Enter the service tag (see Entering the Service Tag in the Set Service Tag field. Press during POST to Contents Page Replace the... the computer. Turn 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 replacement system board. 26. Turn on the computer. 3. Replace the video card(s) (see Replacing the Base Cover). 23. Connect the processor ...
... on the computer. NOTE: After you removed from the Media-Card Reader. Navigate to the Security tab and enter the service tag in the BIOS). 10. Enter the service tag (see Entering the Service Tag in the Set Service Tag field. Press during POST to Contents Page Replace the... the computer. Turn 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 replacement system board. 26. Turn on the computer. 3. Replace the video card(s) (see Replacing the Base Cover). 23. Connect the processor ...