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...be used in this manual to refer to change without the prior written permission of Alienware Corporation; Intel® and SpeedStep® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Bluetooth® is a trademark of Intel Corporation in this manual: Alienware®, AlienFX®,... and the AlienHead logo are registered trademarks and Core™ is a trademark of Dell Inc.; Blu‑ray Disc™ is...
...be used in this manual to refer to change without the prior written permission of Alienware Corporation; Intel® and SpeedStep® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Bluetooth® is a trademark of Intel Corporation in this manual: Alienware®, AlienFX®,... and the AlienHead logo are registered trademarks and Core™ is a trademark of Dell Inc.; Blu‑ray Disc™ is...
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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 system date. Displays the EC firmware version. Displays the... Memory Bank 3 Displays the speed of processor installed. Displays the processor cache size. NOTE: For the updated system setup information, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Displays the memory size installed in DIMM 1. System Setup Options NOTE: Depending on your computer. Displays the service tag of the processor. Displays ...
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 system date. Displays the EC firmware version. Displays the... Memory Bank 3 Displays the speed of processor installed. Displays the processor cache size. NOTE: For the updated system setup information, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Displays the memory size installed in DIMM 1. System Setup Options NOTE: Depending on your computer. Displays the service tag of the processor. Displays ...
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... your changes to set the supervisor password. Allows you to CMOS. Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Computrace Displays a field to input the service tag manually when the service tag is present. Security Menu Set Service Tag Displays the service tag of the computer when the service tag is absent. You...
... your changes to set the supervisor password. Allows you to CMOS. Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Computrace Displays a field to input the service tag manually when the service tag is present. Security Menu Set Service Tag Displays the service tag of the computer when the service tag is absent. You...
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You can be configured. Remove the battery (see the Service Manual at the bottom of the computer, lift it up to the computer base. 4. Remove the four screws that secure the compartment door to four memory ... connectors. NOTE: The table below illustrates one possible way the system memory can also configure the system memory by removing the compartment door at support.dell.com/manuals. 1. You can access connectors DIMM A and DIMM B by installing memory modules in connectors DIMM C and DIMM D. To upgrade memory module(s) in "Before You Begin...
You can be configured. Remove the battery (see the Service Manual at the bottom of the computer, lift it up to the computer base. 4. Remove the four screws that secure the compartment door to four memory ... connectors. NOTE: The table below illustrates one possible way the system memory can also configure the system memory by removing the compartment door at support.dell.com/manuals. 1. You can access connectors DIMM A and DIMM B by installing memory modules in connectors DIMM C and DIMM D. To upgrade memory module(s) in "Before You Begin...
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...174;, and the Windows start button logo trademarks of Dell Inc.; Alienware® is subject to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to ...hardware or loss of data if instructions are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in trademarks and trade names other countries. and is strictly forbidden. are either trademarks or registered Other trademarks and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Alienware M18x Service Manual...
...174;, and the Windows start button logo trademarks of Dell Inc.; Alienware® is subject to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to ...hardware or loss of data if instructions are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in trademarks and trade names other countries. and is strictly forbidden. are either trademarks or registered Other trademarks and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Alienware M18x Service Manual...
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Remove the battery pack (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery Pack). 3. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your...surface (such as a connector on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer. Back to Contents Page Base Cover Alienware M18x Service Manual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover WARNING: Before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help ...
Remove the battery pack (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery Pack). 3. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your...surface (such as a connector on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer. Back to Contents Page Base Cover Alienware M18x Service Manual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover WARNING: Before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help ...
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...For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The battery pack pops up. 4. Back to Contents Page Battery Pack Alienware M18x Service Manual Removing the Battery Pack Replacing the Battery Pack 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...
...For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The battery pack pops up. 4. Back to Contents Page Battery Pack Alienware M18x Service Manual Removing the Battery Pack Replacing the Battery Pack 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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Back 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 at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Ensure that is not ... computer, perform 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. Recommended Tools The procedures in this type of cable, press in your computer. If your computer. Save and close all open...
Back 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 at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Ensure that is not ... computer, perform 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. Recommended Tools The procedures in this type of cable, press in your computer. If your computer. Save and close all open...
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... Utility window and lists keys and their functions within the active field. Integrated Graphics Displays the integrated graphics. Alienware Displays the model number of your computer. Back to Contents Page System Setup Alienware M18x Service Manual Configuring the System Setup Configuring the System Setup The System Setup options allow you to: l Change the system...
... Utility window and lists keys and their functions within the active field. Integrated Graphics Displays the integrated graphics. Alienware Displays the model number of your computer. Back to Contents Page System Setup Alienware M18x Service Manual Configuring the System Setup Configuring the System Setup The System Setup options allow you to: l Change the system...
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... time window over which TDP value should be maintained. l Disabled: The internal Bluetooth device is disabled and is not visible to input the service tag manually when the service tag is present. l Enabled: The internal wireless device is disabled. Memory Voltage Memory Frequency DIMM Profile (XMP) Override Turbo Settings Long Duration...
... time window over which TDP value should be maintained. l Disabled: The internal Bluetooth device is disabled and is not visible to input the service tag manually when the service tag is present. l Enabled: The internal wireless device is disabled. Memory Voltage Memory Frequency DIMM Profile (XMP) Override Turbo Settings Long Duration...
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...-card cable from the connector on your computer. Remove the center control cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ...Begin. 2. Follow the instructions from the system board. Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Alienware M18x Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
...-card cable from the connector on your computer. Remove the center control cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ...Begin. 2. Follow the instructions from the system board. Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Alienware M18x Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
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...slot on the computer base. 4. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Place the coin-cell battery into the slot and press gently to adhere it to ...Cover). 6. Remove the coin-cell battery cable from the connector on the computer base 6. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Alienware M18x Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not...
...slot on the computer base. 4. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Place the coin-cell battery into the slot and press gently to adhere it to ...Cover). 6. Remove the coin-cell battery cable from the connector on the computer base 6. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Alienware M18x Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not...
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...center control cover (see Removing the Battery Pack). 3. Follow the instructions from step 10 to Contents Page Processor Module Alienware M18x Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped ... Back to step 16 in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the display assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. CAUTION: To prevent intermittent contact ...
...center control cover (see Removing the Battery Pack). 3. Follow the instructions from step 10 to Contents Page Processor Module Alienware M18x Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped ... Back to step 16 in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the display assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. CAUTION: To prevent intermittent contact ...
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...board. 1 captive screws (4) 2 processor heat-sink 10. Remove the center control cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Carefully lift the processor heat-sink out of the processor heat-sink. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system... discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Back to Contents Page Processor Heat-Sink Alienware M18x Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat-Sink Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ...
...board. 1 captive screws (4) 2 processor heat-sink 10. Remove the center control cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Carefully lift the processor heat-sink out of the processor heat-sink. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system... discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Back to Contents Page Processor Heat-Sink Alienware M18x Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat-Sink Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ...
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... shipped with your computer. Tighten the three captive screws that secure the processor heat-sink fan to Contents Page Processor Heat-Sink Fan Alienware M18x Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that... with the cable away from the connector on the system board. 5. Remove the battery pack (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lift the processor heat-sink fan along with the screw holes on the computer base. 3.
... shipped with your computer. Tighten the three captive screws that secure the processor heat-sink fan to Contents Page Processor Heat-Sink Fan Alienware M18x Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that... with the cable away from the connector on the system board. 5. Remove the battery pack (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lift the processor heat-sink fan along with the screw holes on the computer base. 3.
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...pull the display cable to Contents Page Display Assembly Alienware M18x Service Manual Removing the Display Assembly Replacing the Display Assembly 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...). 7. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the macro keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect the LED-logo board cable from the Mini-Card (see Removing the Battery Pack) before working inside ...
...pull the display cable to Contents Page Display Assembly Alienware M18x Service Manual Removing the Display Assembly Replacing the Display Assembly 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...). 7. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the macro keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect the LED-logo board cable from the Mini-Card (see Removing the Battery Pack) before working inside ...
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...product model number in the Select Your Product Family list. NOTE: If you do not have your computer's Service Tag: a. Click Download Now to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. The file icon appears on your desktop. 7. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for ... and follow the instructions on your computer's Service Tag in the Select Your Product Line list. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Alienware M18x Service Manual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is located on the top right of the menu. To flash the BIOS: 1. d.
...product model number in the Select Your Product Family list. NOTE: If you do not have your computer's Service Tag: a. Click Download Now to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. The file icon appears on your desktop. 7. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for ... and follow the instructions on your computer's Service Tag in the Select Your Product Line list. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Alienware M18x Service Manual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is located on the top right of the menu. To flash the BIOS: 1. d.
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...have connectors with your computer. Removing the Hard Drive(s) 1. Remove the battery pack (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to servicing that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base. 6. Follow the instructions in Sleep...: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with locking tabs; Back to Contents Page Hard Drive(s) Alienware M18x Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive(s) Replacing the Hard Drive(s) WARNING: If you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid...
...have connectors with your computer. Removing the Hard Drive(s) 1. Remove the battery pack (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to servicing that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base. 6. Follow the instructions in Sleep...: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with locking tabs; Back to Contents Page Hard Drive(s) Alienware M18x Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive(s) Replacing the Hard Drive(s) WARNING: If you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid...
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... control cover to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Turn the computer over and open the display as far as a connector on the palm...Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible. 6. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to Contents Page Center Control Cover Alienware M18x Service Manual...
... control cover to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Turn the computer over and open the display as far as a connector on the palm...Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible. 6. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to Contents Page Center Control Cover Alienware M18x Service Manual...
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...system board. 5. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Battery Pack). 3. Back to Contents Page Video-Card Heat-Sink Fan(s) Alienware M18x Service Manual Removing the Video-Card Heat-Sink Fan(s) Replacing the Video-Card Heat-Sink Fan(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read ... to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the...
...system board. 5. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Battery Pack). 3. Back to Contents Page Video-Card Heat-Sink Fan(s) Alienware M18x Service Manual Removing the Video-Card Heat-Sink Fan(s) Replacing the Video-Card Heat-Sink Fan(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read ... to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the...