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How To Update Bios On Alienware M15x To Fix Lights

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Manual - Page 2

Trademarks used in this manual: Alienware, AlienRespawn, AlienFX, and the AlienHead logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.... trade names other countries. Dell is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Bluetooth is a trademark of Alienware Corporation. The contents herein are subject to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of these ...

Manual - Page 3

... 29 Connecting FireWire (IEEE 1394) Devices 29 CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR LAPTOP 31 Alienware Command Center 32 Stealth Mode 32 Using Removable Media and Cards 32 Using the Optical Drive 33 Using the Integrated Camera 33 Using the Wireless Control 33 Configuring the BIOS 34 CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS . . . . . 41 Before You...

Manual - Page 4

... Password Protection 63 AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc 64 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 65 CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS 67 APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 71 APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE 73 APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATION 74 4 CONTENTS

Manual - Page 5

... your new high-performance computer with us, so do not hesitate to either e-mail or call Alienware with a single unwavering purpose: Build It As If It Were Your Own. In addition to ... shares your new computer meets or exceeds our very demanding criteria! We are thrilled to the Alienware family. We build computers with any questions or concerns. We invite you enjoy the highest levels...

Manual - Page 8

...; Microsoft CD-key located at the bottom of the laptop • Monitor with your shipment. Before Setting Up Your Laptop Congratulations on the purchase of your damage report will not be exposed to rain or water. Some of receiving the shipment or your Alienware® M15x! or any missing components to customer service within...

Manual - Page 18

... more information, see "Touch Controls" on page 20. 18 CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP For more information, see "Power Button" on page 19. 6 Power button - Touching the ...touch controls perform the associated action. Indicates if the Scroll Lock, Caps Lock, or Number Lock lights are turned on a mouse. 5 Touch controls (9) - Provide left -click by illuminating all symbols...

Manual - Page 19

...keyboard. Eject Increase volume Caps Lock Light Turns on page 32) CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 19 Switch computer to confirm your selection. Scroll Lock Light Turns on when the scroll lock ...side of the keyboard. Switch wireless communications on/off (for more information, see "Alienware Command Center" on when the keyboard is in Num Lock mode. For the exact location, see ...

Manual - Page 22

... is 80% of the total battery charge. The battery meter lights on -line and off-line recharge. Battery Pack Your laptop is no lights turn on, there is for the laptop to cool down by disconnecting the AC adapter. Each of the five lights represent approximately 20% of battery charge remaining and if no charge...

Manual - Page 26

... screen: • Duplicate my display on all displays (mirrored) • Show different parts of the display cable to the DisplayPort or VGA connector on your Alienware laptop. 4. Connecting External Displays If you want to enjoy your computing environment on a bigger scale visually, or extend your desktop area, you can be purchased through...

Manual - Page 27

... connector 2 mono jack - Your headphone jack should have this type of connector CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING DEVICES 27 Connecting External Speakers Two types of audio connectors: Your Alienware laptop has two integrated audio out connectors and one or two pairs of headphones, or sends audio to a microphone or inputs signal for a heightened...

Manual - Page 29

..."Entering System Setup" on page 34). In some cases, Windows may require a driver. If your laptop. CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING DEVICES 29 In some cases, Windows may require a driver. Windows will detect the ...through the Advanced Menu in BIOS (for charging USB devices when the computer is on the software CD that is included with the device. When the laptop is on battery mode, ...

Manual - Page 35

...listed. Main Menu System Time System Date Alienware Service Tag BIOS Version EC Version CPU CPU Speed CPU Cache... capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization Technology. CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR LAPTOP 35 Displays the memory size installed in memory bank 0. Allows... the model number of the processor. NOTE: For the updated system setup information, see the Service Manual on -board LAN...

Manual - Page 50

...computer. e.g., in hibernate mode it will fade from your computer). The power status light will be off. • Brightness: Check and adjust the brightness of the display ... these programs to run at times when you choose to password-protect your computer's BIOS and operating system. • Document vital settings such as you are no loose connections... adapter that your laptop.

Manual - Page 57

...57 Check the AC adapter: Check the AC adapter cable connections and ensure that the light is recommended that you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your ...on the computer. The computer may be depleted. Reseat the memory modules if applicable (see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on page 73). Display If the display is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the...

Manual - Page 68

... and Back 377.93 mm (14.88 inches) 308.51 mm (12.15 inches) 4.08 kg (9.00 lb) NOTE: The weight of your laptop will vary depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. Computer Model Alienware M15x Dimensions Height Width Depth Weight with 6-cell battery (starting at) 48.7 mm (1.92 inches) -

Comprehensive Specifications - Page 4

...and System Chipset Processor address bus width 32 bits Processor data width 64 bits BIOS EPROM 16 Mbit Graphics bus PCIe x16 bus supporting x16 PCIe MXM 3.0 graphics... width one or two 64-bit channels of your laptop will vary depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. Computer Model Alienware M15x Dimensions Height Width Depth Weight with 6-cell battery (...

Service Manual - Page 104

...-drive cable • speaker cable • left- NOTE: After you have replaced the system board, enter the computer Service Tag into the BIOS of the System Setup. and right-speaker light cable • consumer IR board cable 5. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on the computer. Align the connectors on the...

Service Manual - Page 113

... not visible to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep® technology. Displays the service tag of processor. Displays the BIOS revision. Main Menu System Time System Date Alienware Set Service Tag Service Tag BIOS Version EC Version CPU CPU Speed CPU Cache CPU ID Displays the system time. CHAPTER 25: SYSTEM SETUP Main...

Service Manual - Page 116

... storage boot priority. Security Menu Computrace® Allows you to activate or disable the BIOS module interface of information from and to your configuration. The Computrace® agent communicates ...attempt to help track assets and provide recovery services in the Boot Menu are dynamically updated according to provide the tracking service. Boot Menu Hard Drive Sets the hard drive ...

Service Manual - Page 118

... File Download window appears. 9. The file icon appears on the bottom of product in the Select Your Product Line list. Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is plugged in the Select Your Product Model list. If you do not have your computer's Service Tag in the Select Your...