Dell Alienware M17x Support Question
Dell Alienware M17x Support Question
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How To Flash Alienware M17x Bios Manually
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Manual - Page 2
The contents herein are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Alienware Corporation.
AMD is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Dell Inc....damage to hardware or loss of your computer. Dell is a trademark of Intel Corporation in this manual: Alienware, AlienRespawn, AlienFX, and the AlienHead logo are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Reproduction of Dell ...
Manual - Page 3
...23 Connecting FireWire (IEEE 1394) Devices 23
CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR NOTEBOOK 24 Alienware Command Center 24 Stealth Mode 25 Using Removable Media and Cards 25 Using the Optical ... the Integrated Webcam 25 Using the Wireless Control 25 Working With RAID 26 Configuring the BIOS 27
CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 32 Before You Begin 33 Upgrading/Replacing...
Manual - Page 4
APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 58 APPENDIX B: DETAILED SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND
REGULATORY INFORMATION 60 APPENDIX C: WARRANTY AND SUPPORT INFORMATION 74 APPENDIX D: DELL SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT 88 APPENDIX E: CONTACTING ALIENWARE 90 APPENDIX F: IMPORTANT INFORMATION 91
04 /04
Manual - Page 5
...new high-performance mobile with us, so please do not hesitate to either e-mail or call Alienware with one single unwavering purpose: Build It As If It Were Your Own.
We have made ...certain that you enjoy using real-world tools such as Alienware enjoyed building it for new technology and we hope that your high-performance mobile is properly optimized...
Manual - Page 6
... instructions before plugging in your notebook or components, please refer to the included invoice to verify that were shipped to you. Before setting up your Alienware® M17x! Report any damaged items to customer service immediately upon receiving your damage report will not be honored. Be sure to report any missing components...
Manual - Page 7
You may refer to the documentation for maximum gaming performance.
07 /07 CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR NOTEBOOK
Setting Up Your Alienware Mobile
STEP 1.
NOTE: The 240 W AC ...positioning your notebook, be easily accessed. Product Documentation and Media
The documentation that ships with your Alienware® mobile is designed to provide answers to many of the questions that may cause fire ...
Manual - Page 15
... Control" on page 24)
Stealth Mode -
F2 - Mute on/off (for details, refer to confirm your selection. Increase Display Brightness
Press to "Alienware Command Center" on page 25)
Alienware Command Center (for less energy consumption. The control will be switched off for details, refer to increase the brightness of the function keys...
Manual - Page 17
... pack can easily be removed and replaced. Do not use only the battery designed for other Alienware or Dell computers.
2
1 battery bay 2 battery latch
1
3 battery pack tabs (3) 4 ...battery pack
017 /017 As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this particular Alienware notebook.
Slide the battery pack into the battery bay until the battery pack clicks
into place. ...
Manual - Page 21
...
For the best picture quality, use an external display device, turn on your Alienware notebook.
4. If you can connect to the display using NVIDIA Graphics with SLI enabled, only a single display ...may be purchased through Alienware, Dell, or other end of the cable to the DVI connector on your display. Turn ...
Manual - Page 22
...microphone should have this type of audio connectors:
Your Alienware notebook has three integrated audio out connectors and one ... sound and support 5.1 surround audio. You can connect the audio input connector from a home stereo or speaker system for a heightened gaming and media experience.
1
CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING DEVICES
2
1
2
3
4
1 front speakers (left and right) Audio Out connector...
Manual - Page 32
... ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
This chapter provides guidelines and instructions for installation instructions of all serviceable components. NOTE: Refer to the Alienware Service Manual at www.dell.com or www.alienware.com. CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
032 /032 You can purchase components for your...
Manual - Page 41
... Do not forget to do so.
• Write down the exact error message prior to calling Alienware Technical Support to aid in diagnosing and resolving your issue.
• If an error occurs in ...procedures properly.
• If an error message appears on (if applicable). • If your system's BIOS and operating system.
• Document vital settings such as you are secure.
• If any ...
Manual - Page 61
....
Disconnect all power sources, turn the computer off, disconnect the AC adapter from Alienware that is provided with your equipment to ensure that the required voltage and frequency match...or replaceable parts. Some internal components, such as Class 1 Laser Products, under the "Manuals" section at support.dell.com.
When Working Inside Your Device
Do not attempt to service...
Comprehensive Specifications - Page 2
... prohibited. Computrace and Absolute are registered trademarks of Absolute Software Corporation. Dell is a trademark of Intel Corporation in this manual: Alienware, AlienRespawn, AlienFX, and the AlienHead logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Alienware Corporation. Intel is a registered trademark and Core is a trademark of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be...
Comprehensive Specifications - Page 6
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SPECIFICATIONS
0.2550 mm 0.19125 mm brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts
RGB; colors can be changed by invoking the Alienware Command Center Alien FX application (see the Alienware Command Center details in the Mobile Manual) QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji
240 cpi
71.7-mm (2.8-inches) sensor-active area 34.0-mm (1.3-inches) rectangle
06 /06
Service Manual - Page 2
...either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Trademarks used in this manual to refer to change without the prior written permission of Dell Inc. Bluetooth is a...without notice.
© 2009 Dell Inc. and is used in this manual: Alienware is strictly prohibited.
Reproduction of Alienware Corporation. A00 MAY 2009
02 /02 Dell Inc. Dell and the Dell...
Service Manual - Page 5
... the Consumer IR Board 98
CHAPTER 24: BATTERY LATCH ASSEMBLY 99 Removing the Battery Latch Assembly 101 Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly 101
CHAPTER 25: FLASHING THE BIOS 102 Flashing the BIOS from a CD 103 Flashing the BIOS from the Hard Drive 104
CONTENTS
05 /05
Service Manual - Page 102
CHAPTER 24: FLASHING THE BIOS
CHAPTER 25: FLASHING THE BIOS
CHAPTER 25: FLASHING THE BIOS
0102 /0102
Service Manual - Page 103
... "Removing the Battery Pack" on the back of the computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to boot from the CD. If you use a BIOS upgrade CD to flash the BIOS, set up the computer to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Ensure...
Service Manual - Page 104
...top right of results appear on your desktop.
12. Locate the latest BIOS update file for your desktop. Select the product model number in the ...BIOS file. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. Turn on the computer. 3.
Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in the Select Your Product Line list. 7. Flashing the BIOS from the Hard Drive
1. CHAPTER 25: FLASHING THE BIOS...
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