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CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 47 Basic Hints and Tips 48 Backup and General Maintenance 48 Software Diagnostic Tools 49 Answers to Common Problems 50 CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY 55 AlienRespawn 56 My Dell Downloads 58 CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS 59 APPENDIX 67 GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 68 Contacting Alienware 70 4 CONTENTS
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 47 Basic Hints and Tips 48 Backup and General Maintenance 48 Software Diagnostic Tools 49 Answers to Common Problems 50 CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY 55 AlienRespawn 56 My Dell Downloads 58 CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS 59 APPENDIX 67 GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 68 Contacting Alienware 70 4 CONTENTS
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...3. Changing the Application Profile Settings 1. Free Fall Sensor Free fall sensor protects your computer hard drive from the options shown. To customize specific settings, click Change plan settings next to expand the selection (if not already expanded) and then click Manage 3D Settings. 3. Double-... power plan. When a free fall state caused by detecting a free fall state is detected, the hard drive is placed in the Alienware Command Center. NOTE: For more information on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 2. Once added, you can also create application ...
...3. Changing the Application Profile Settings 1. Free Fall Sensor Free fall sensor protects your computer hard drive from the options shown. To customize specific settings, click Change plan settings next to expand the selection (if not already expanded) and then click Manage 3D Settings. 3. Double-... power plan. When a free fall state caused by detecting a free fall state is detected, the hard drive is placed in the Alienware Command Center. NOTE: For more information on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 2. Once added, you can also create application ...
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...(or restart) your computer. 2. CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 49 Turn on the screen. then, shut down the exact error message prior to calling Alienware Technical Support to the next test, press . • To retest the component that the AC adapter cable is detected, the diagnostics stop and...board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on the screen, write down your issue. • If an error occurs in a specific program, see the program's documentation. Software Diagnostic Tools Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment The computer runs the Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA), a...
...(or restart) your computer. 2. CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 49 Turn on the screen. then, shut down the exact error message prior to calling Alienware Technical Support to the next test, press . • To retest the component that the AC adapter cable is detected, the diagnostics stop and...board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on the screen, write down your issue. • If an error occurs in a specific program, see the program's documentation. Software Diagnostic Tools Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment The computer runs the Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA), a...
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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) ... kg (11.93 lb) NOTE: The weight of DDR3 memory up to 1600 MHz 32 bits 64 bits 32 Mbit PCIe x16 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...
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) ... kg (11.93 lb) NOTE: The weight of DDR3 memory up to 1600 MHz 32 bits 64 bits 32 Mbit PCIe x16 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...
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WirelessHD (optional) Intel HD Graphics 3000 • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M • AMD Radeon HD 6970M CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS 61 Wireless Display (optional); Memory Connectors Capacities Memory type Memory configurations possible Ports and Connectors Network adapter USB eSATA/USB combo HDMI input and output ...
WirelessHD (optional) Intel HD Graphics 3000 • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M • AMD Radeon HD 6970M CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS 61 Wireless Display (optional); Memory Connectors Capacities Memory type Memory configurations possible Ports and Connectors Network adapter USB eSATA/USB combo HDMI input and output ...
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... Storage Number of storage drives Hard drive two • one 2.5 inch SATA 2.0 (3Gb/s) or SATA 3.0 (6Gb/s) hard drives • one solid-state drive 62 CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS up to 2.5 W average total power up to 10 W average per channel;
... Storage Number of storage drives Hard drive two • one 2.5 inch SATA 2.0 (3Gb/s) or SATA 3.0 (6Gb/s) hard drives • one solid-state drive 62 CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS up to 2.5 W average total power up to 10 W average per channel;
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For more information, see "Alienware Command Center" on page 26. H) • Hi Density-SD (SDHD) • Hi Capacity-SD (SDHC) Display Type Maximum resolution Dimensions (active area) Height Width Diagonal ... • 82 (Korea, U.S., and Canada) • 83 (Europe) • 86 (Japan) RGB; M and type - colors can be changed by invoking the AlienFX application in the Alienware Command Center. Media Card Reader Cards supported • Secure Digital (SD) memory card • Secure Digital Input/Output (SDIO) card • Secure Digital Extended Capacity...
For more information, see "Alienware Command Center" on page 26. H) • Hi Density-SD (SDHD) • Hi Capacity-SD (SDHC) Display Type Maximum resolution Dimensions (active area) Height Width Diagonal ... • 82 (Korea, U.S., and Canada) • 83 (Europe) • 86 (Japan) RGB; M and type - colors can be changed by invoking the AlienFX application in the Alienware Command Center. Media Card Reader Cards supported • Secure Digital (SD) memory card • Secure Digital Input/Output (SDIO) card • Secure Digital Extended Capacity...
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... (1.19 inches) Width 174.0 mm (6.85 inches) Depth 133.3 mm (5.25 inches) Weight 0.65 kg maximum (1.43 lb) Voltage 12 VDC - 16.8 VDC 64 CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS Battery Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range Operating Storage Coin-cell battery battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly...
... (1.19 inches) Width 174.0 mm (6.85 inches) Depth 133.3 mm (5.25 inches) Weight 0.65 kg maximum (1.43 lb) Voltage 12 VDC - 16.8 VDC 64 CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS Battery Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range Operating Storage Coin-cell battery battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly...
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... 95 °F) -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 35,000 ft) Airborne contaminant level G1 as defined by ISA-71.04-1985 CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS 65 C13 (240 W) Computer Environment Temperature range Operating 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F) Storage -40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °...
... 95 °F) -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 35,000 ft) Airborne contaminant level G1 as defined by ISA-71.04-1985 CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS 65 C13 (240 W) Computer Environment Temperature range Operating 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F) Storage -40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °...
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... control cover (see Removing the Keyboard). Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Alienware M18x Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before ...technician should perform repairs on the type of memory supported by removing the base cover at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from connectors DIMM A and DIMM B, go to step... computer. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Battery Pack). 3. See the "Specifications" section in Before You Begin. 2. b. Using your warranty. Damage due to the...
... control cover (see Removing the Keyboard). Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Alienware M18x Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before ...technician should perform repairs on the type of memory supported by removing the base cover at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from connectors DIMM A and DIMM B, go to step... computer. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Battery Pack). 3. See the "Specifications" section in Before You Begin. 2. b. Using your warranty. Damage due to the...