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3 CHAPTER 1:SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Before Setting Up Your Laptop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Connect the AC Adapter . . . ...
CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP
CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP 10 Before Setting Up Your Laptop Congratulations on the purchase of your Alienware ® M11x! Read all safety and setup instructions before connecting your new laptop. Begin by carefully opening the box and removing all components that were shipped to you. Before sett...
CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP 11 Product Documentation and Media The documentation that ships with your Alienware ® laptop is designed to provide answers to many of the questions that may arise as you explore your new laptop’s capabilities. You may see the documentation for technical informatio...
CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP 12 Connect the AC Adapter WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may caus...
CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP 13 Press the Power Button
CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP 15 Set Up Microsoft Windows Your computer is preconfigured with the Microsoft ® Windows ® operating system. To set up Windows for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may take some time to complete. The Windows setup ...
CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional) Setting Up a Wired Connection If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external • USB modem and to the telephone wall jack before you set up your Internet connection.If you are using a D...
CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP 17 Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped with your router. Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to your wireless router. To set up your connection to a wireless...
CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP 18 Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact your ISP for offerings available in your country. If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in the past, the Internet Service Provider (ISP) might hav...
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 20 This chapter provides information about your new laptop to familiarize you with its various features, and get you up and running quickly. Left View Features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 24 Right View Features 1 2 3 1 Audio out/Headphone connectors (2) — Connect to a pair of headphones or to a powered speaker or sound system. 2 Audio in/Microphone connector — Connects to a microphone or inputs signal for use with audio programs. 3 USB connector...
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 25 Back View Features 1 1 AC adapter connector — Connects to an AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery.
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 26 Display Features 1 2 3 4
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 28 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 2 3 4 1
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 30 Power Button You can program this button to perform actions like shutting down the operating system or entering the standby mode. For details on how to program this button, see Power Options in the control panel of Microsoft ® Windows ® operating system. The...
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 32 Function Keys NOTE: Depending on the configuration of the laptop you purchased, some of the function keys may have no associated tasks. The <Fn> key is located near the bottom-left corner of the keyboard, and is used together with other keys to activat...
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 36 Alienware Command Center The Alienware ® Command Center gives you access to Alienware’s exclusive software and is a continuously upgradable control panel. As Alienware releases new programs, they download directly into the Command Center allowing you to build a libra...
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 39 Extending the Desktop With the external display connected, right-click on the desktop and select 1. Personalize . Select 2. Connect to a projector or other external display in the upper left portion of the screen.Click 3. Connect Display . Select from the below optio...
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 40 Using the Wireless Control The wireless control allows you to quickly turn all of your wireless radios (Bluetooth ® and WLAN) off, such as when you are asked to disable all wireless radios on an airplane flight. Press <Fn><F3>to turn on all radios. Pressi...
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 41 Power Management Understanding Power Consumption In order to fully utilize the power of your battery, it would be a good idea for you to spend some time acquiring a basic understanding of the power management concept from your operating system. You can use the power ...
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 42 Customizing Your Power Settings Click 1. Start → Control Panel. Click 2. All Control Panel Items . Double-click the 3. Power Options icon. Select a power plan from the options shown. To customize specific settings, click 4. Change plan settings next to the selected p...
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 43 nVidia Optimus Technology Your Alienware M11x laptop is equipped with nVidia’s Optimus technology. The Optimus technology is designed to maximize performance and user experience on your computer, while minimizing the impact on battery life. It enables you to combine ...
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 44 Changing the Application Profile Settings Right-click on the desktop and select 1. NVIDIA Control Panel . In the 2. NVIDIA Control Panel window, click 3D Settings to expand the selection (if not already expanded) and then click Manage 3D Settings . In the 3. Program ...
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 45 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 th...
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 46 Entering System Setup Turn on (or restart) your laptop. 1. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held down for extended periods of time. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release <F2> in even intervals until the System Setu...
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 47 System Setup Options NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may not appear, or may not appear exactly as listed. NOTE: For the updated system setup information, see the Service Manual at support. dell.com/manuals. Mai...
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 56 This chapter provides guidelines and instructions for increasing the processing power and storage space, by upgrading equipment. You can purchase components for your computer at www.dell.com or www.alienware.com . NOTE: See the Service Manual at su...
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 57 Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your laptop. Save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 1. Click 2. Start → Shut Down . The laptop ...
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 58 Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your own personal safety. WARNING: Before working inside your laptop, read the safety information that...
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 60 Replacing the Battery Pack This battery pack can easily be removed and replaced. Ensure that the laptop is properly shut down before changing the battery pack. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the laptop, use only the battery designed for this particula...
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 63 Upgrading or Replacing Memory Your laptop is equipped with a configurable memory unit. The industry standard JEDEC PC3-8500/PC3-10600 (DDR3) SODIMM memory module connectors are available for memory upgrade. The table below illustrates all the possi...
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 66 Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly Your laptop is equipped with one hard drive socket. Removing the Hard Drive Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 56. Remove the battery (see “Replacing the Battery Pack” on page 2. ...
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 72 Basic Hints and Tips Computer does not power on: Is your AC adapter cable securely connected to a working • electrical outlet? If connected to a power strip, ensure that the strip is actually working. Connections: Check all the cables to ensure that there are no loose ...
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 73 Backup and General Maintenance Always backup your important data on a regular basis and keep copies of your operating • system and software safe. Do not forget to note the serial numbers if you are storing them outside of their original cases - e.g., in a CD wallet. Ru...
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 75 Software Diagnostic Tools Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. To invoke PSA: Turn on (or restart) your computer. 1. Shut dow...
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 76 If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears “ Do you want to run the remaining memory tests? This will take about 30 minutes or more. Do you want to continue? (Recommended). ” If you are experiencing memory issues, press <...
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 77 Starting Alienware Diagnostics NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that involve discs. Insert the drivers and utilities backup disc that you created. 1. Shut down a...
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 78 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Alienware 7. Diagnostics Main Menu . Remove the backup disc, then close the 8. Main Menu window to exit the Alienware Diagnostics and restart the computer. Answers to Common Problems System The comp...
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 79 The computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power bu...
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 80 A program is designed for an earlier version of Microsoft ® Windows ® Run the Program Compatibility Wizard: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows operating system envir...
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 82 Hard Drive Problems Allow the computer to cool before turning it on A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from starting. Try allowing the computer to return to room temperature before turning it on. Run Check Disk Click 1. Start → Computer . Right-click 2. ...
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 83 Memory Memory errors detected on startup Check memory modules for correct seating and orientation. Reseat the memory modules • if applicable (see “Upgrading or Replacing Memory” on page 63). Computers using a dual-channel memory configuration require that memory module...
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 84 Power When you press the power button, the computer does not turn on If the AC adapter cable is connected to a surge protector or UPS, ensure that the surge • protector or UPS is securely connected to an electrical outlet, is switched on and is working correctly. Check...
CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY
CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY 86 Recovery Options Your computer has the following system recovery options: Operating System Reinstallation Disc • — Contains operating system installation media. Dell DataSafe Local • — Your computer is pre-installed with Dell DataSafe Local (see “Dell DataSafe Local B...
CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY 87 Dell DataSafe Local Backup Dell DataSafe Local Backup is a backup and recovery application that can restore your computer if you lose data due to a virus attack, accidentally delete critical files or folders, or if the hard drive crashes. NOTE: A USB key with a minimu...
CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY 89 Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online Backup may not be available in all regions. NOTE: A broadband connection is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. Dell DataSafe Online is an automated backup and recovery service that helps protect your dat...
CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS CHAPTER 7: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
APPENDIX 106 GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Computer Setup Read all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation before operating • your computer.Retain all safety and operating instructions. • Never use this product near water or a heat source. • Only set-up the computer o...
APPENDIX 107 Computer Use Route the power cable and all cables away from where people might walk or trip over • them. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cable. Do not spill anything on or into your computer. • To avoid electrical shock, always disconnect all power, modem and any other cables...
APPENDIX 108 If you have to remove peripheral cards for any reason, place them on the portion of the • computer’s case that was removed. Do not touch the edge connectors at the bottom of the card that connect to the system board. General Safety Precautions Mechanical Shock: Your computer should neve...
APPENDIX 109 CONTACTING ALIENWARE For customers in the United States/Canada, call 1-800-ALIENWARE. NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephon...
APPENDIX 110 Websites You can learn about Alienware products and services on the following websites: www.dell.com • www.dell.com/ap • (Asian/Pacific countries only) www.dell.com/jp • (Japan only) www.euro.dell.com • (Europe only) www.dell.com/la • (Latin American and Caribbean countries) www.dell.ca...
APPENDIX 111 Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico) The following information is provided in the device(s) described in this document in accordance with the requirements of the Official Mexican Standard (NOM): Importer: Dell México S.A. de C.V. Paseo de la Reforma 2620 -...
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