Page 3 - Contents; Before Working Inside Your Alienware Graphics
Contents Before Working Inside Your Alienware Graphics Amplifier........................................................................................ 5 Before You Begin .............................................................................................. 5 Safety Instructions ..............
Page 5 - Before You Begin
Before Working Inside Your Alienware Graphics Amplifier CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by their edges and avoid touching pins and contacts. NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your device depending on the configuration you ordered. Before You Begin 1 D...
Page 6 - Recommended Tools
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician is authorized to remove the device cover and access any of the components inside the device. See the safety instructions for complete information about safety precautions, working inside your device, and protecting against electrostatic discharge. CAUTION...
Page 8 - Views; Front View
Views This chapter lists out the features available on your Alienware Graphics Amplifier. Front View 1 AlienHead/Docking status light 2 Service Tag/Regulatory labels 8
Page 9 - Back View
Back View 1 Release latch 2 Power port 3 Power-supply diagnostic button 4 Power-supply status light 5 USB 3.0 ports (4) 6 External graphics port 7 Graphics-card slot 9
Page 10 - Graphics Cable
Graphics Cable 1 Release clips (2) 2 Undock button 3 Docking status light 4 Graphics cable 10
Page 11 - Specifications
Specifications Dimensions and Weight Width 138 mm (5.43 in) Height 150 mm (5.90 in) Depth 375 mm (14.76 in) Ports and Connectors External: USB USB 3.0 ports (4) Video One external graphics port Internal: Graphics Card Graphics-card slot Device EnvironmentFeature Specification Temperature range: Oper...
Page 14 - Installing the Graphics Card
Installing the Graphics Card NOTE: The graphics card is sold separately. 1 Slide the release latch to release the cover. 1 release latch 2 cover 14
Page 21 - Removing the Graphics Card
Removing the Graphics Card 1 Slide the release latch to release the cover. 1 release latch 2 cover 21
Page 29 - Computer is Turned On
4 NOTE: Shut down your computer before you connect the graphics cable. Press the release clips and connect the other end of the graphics cable to the external graphics port on your computer.The light on the graphics cable turns on indicating the Alienware Graphics Amplifier is connected and ready to...
Page 32 - Using Keyboard Shortcut; Using the Undock Button on the Graphics Cable
Alternate Methods to Disconnect Alienware Graphics Amplifier CAUTION: Do not disconnect the graphics cable until the computer has shut down and the light on the graphics cable has turned off. Using Keyboard Shortcut 1 Save and close all open files and exit all open applications. 2 Press the Fn+F1 ke...
Page 33 - Undock Button Settings
Undock Button Settings This section will provide procedure on how to set the computer’s behavior when the undock button on the graphics cable is pressed. 1 Launch AlienAdrenaline . Windows 8.1 : a) On the Start screen, browse to Apps and click the Alienware Command Center tile. b) In the Alienware C...
Page 35 - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Issue Solution Graphics card is not detected Download and install the latest driver for the video card installed in the Alienware Graphics Amplifier. For more information, see the document that came with the video card you purchased. NOTE: The graphics card is sold separately. The vi...