Dell Alienware M14x (Early 2011) Manuel d'utilisateur

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CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY98My Dell DownloadsNOTE: My Dell Downloads may not be available in all regions.Some of the software pre‑installed on your ne

CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONSCHAPTER 7: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS

CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS100Computer ModelAlienware M14xDimensionsHeightFront 37.80 mm (1.49 inches)Back 37.80 mm (1.49 inches)Width 337.00 mm (13.27

CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS 101Processor and System ChipsetProcessor Second Generation Intel Core i5Second Generation Intel Core i7L2 cache 256 KBL3 cac

CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS102MemoryConnectors two internally-accessible DDR3 using JEDEC SODIMM socketsCapacities 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GBMemory type up to

CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS 103Ports and ConnectorsAudio two stereo headphones/speaker connectorsone microphone‑in connectorNOTE: You can also use

CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS104VideoVideo controllerIntegrated Intel HD Graphics 3000Discrete NVIDIA GeForce GT555MVideo memoryIntegrated 512 MB dedicate

CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS 105AudioSpeaker dual 8-ohms speakers in both the left and right speaker assemblyInternal speaker amplier up to 2 W average

CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS106Media Card ReaderCards supported Secure Digital (SD) memory card •Secure Digital Input/Output (SDIO) card •Secure Digital

CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS 107DisplayDimensions (active area)Height 173.95 mm (6.85 inches)Width 309.40 mm (12.18 inches)Diagonal 355.60 mm (14.00 inch

CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOPCHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP

CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS108Touch PadX/Y position resolution (graphics table mode)953 cpiSizeHeight 42.0 mm (1.65 inches) sensor-active areaWidth 81.0

CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS 109BatteryWeight 0.43 kg (0.94 lb)Voltage 14.8 VOperating time battery operating time varies depending on operating conditio

CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS110AC AdapterType 150 WInput voltage 100 - 240 VACInput current (maximum) 2.50 AInput frequency 50‑60 HzOutput current 7.70 A

CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS 111Computer EnvironmentTemperature rangeOperating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F)Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F)Relative humid

CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS112Computer EnvironmentMaximum shock (Measured with hard drive in operating status and a 2-ms half-sine pulse for operating.

APPENDIXAPPENDIX

APPENDIX114GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSComputer SetupRead all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation before operatin

APPENDIX 115Computer UseRoute the power cable and all cables away from where people might walk or trip over •them. Do not allow anything to rest on t

APPENDIX116General Safety PrecautionsMechanical Shock: Your computer should never be subjected to severe mechanical •shocks. Careless handling of you

APPENDIX 117Contacting AlienwareFor customers in the United States/Canada, call 1-800-ALIENWARE.NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection

CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP10Before Setting Up Your Laptop Congratulations on the purchase of your Alienware M14x!Read all safety and setup ins

APPENDIX118WebsitesYou can learn about Alienware products and services on the following websites:dell.com •dell.com/ap • (Asian/Pacic countries only

APPENDIX 119Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico)e following information is provided in the device(s) described in thi

CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP 11Product Documentation and Mediae documentation that ships with your Alienware laptop is designed to provide answ

CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP12Connect the AC Adapter WARNING: e AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power co

CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP 13Press the Power Button

CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP14Connect the Network Cable (Optional)

CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP 15Set Up Microsoft WindowsYour computer is precongured with the Microsoft Windows operating system. To

CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP16Set Up Wireless Display (Optional)You can set up wireless display using the following optional wireless display te

CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP 17Set Up WirelessHD (Optional)e WirelessHD feature allows you to share high-denition video from your computer dis

CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP18Set Up Intel Wireless Display (Optional)NOTE: It is recommended to use WirelessHD instead of Intel Wirel

CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP 19Connect to the Internet (Optional)Setting Up a Wired ConnectionIf you are using a dial‑up connection, connect the

CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP20Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that ship

CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP 21Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionISPs and ISP oerings vary by country. Contact your ISP for oering

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CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOPCHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP

CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP24is chapter provides information about your new laptop to familiarize you with its various features, and get y

CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 251 VGA connector — Connects your computer to a monitor or projector.2 HDMI connector — Connects to a TV for bo

CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP265 6 7 8

CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 275 Microphone connector — Connects to a microphone or inputs signal for use with audio programs.NOTE: You can

ALIENWARE M14x MOBILE MANUAL

CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP28Right View Features1 2 3 41 Optical drive — Plays or records only standard-size (12 cm) CDs and DVDs. Ensure t

CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 29Back View Features11 AC adapter connector — Connects to an AC adapter to power the computer and charge the ba

CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP30Display Features1 2 3 4 5

CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 311 Left digital-array microphone — Combines with the right digital‑array microphone to provide high quality so

CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP32Computer Base and Keyboard Features1 23456

CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 331 Wireless status light — Turns on if wireless radios are enabled. For more information, see “Using the Wirel

CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP34Power ButtonYou can program this button to perform actions like shutting down the operating system or entering

CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 35On AC adapter:Blue or custom AC‑color e battery is fully charged.Blue or custom AC‑color fading into amber o

CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP36Function Keys NOTE: Depending on the conguration of the laptop you purchased, some of the function keys may h

CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 37F5 — Decrease display brightnessPress <Fn><F5> to decrease the brightness of the display.F6 — Eje

Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicate

CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP38F12 — Fast Forward or Play next trackPress <Fn><F12> to fast forward or play the next track.PAUSE

CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOPCHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP

CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP40Alienware Command Centere Alienware Command Center gives you access to Alienware’s exclusive software and is a continuo

CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 41Connection Type Computer Cable DisplayVGA‑to‑VGA (VGA cable)HDMI‑to‑HDMI (HDMI cable)Mini-DisplayPort-to-DisplayPort (

CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP42NOTE: You can purchase the mini-DisplayPort-to-DisplayPort and mini-DisplayPort-to-DVI adapters at dell.com.Turn o you

CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 43Extending the Desktop With the external display connected, right‑click on the desktop and select 1. Screen resolution

CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP44Using the Wireless Controle wireless control allows you to quickly manage all of your wireless radio(s) (Bl

CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 45Battery PackYour laptop is equipped with a high‑energy rechargeable lithium polymer battery pack. Battery li

CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP46Power ManagementUnderstanding Power ConsumptionIn order to fully utilize the power of your battery, it would be a good i

CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 47Customizing Your Power Settings Click 1. Start → Control Panel.Click 2. All Control Panel Items.Double‑click the 3.

3CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP ...9Before Setting Up Your Laptop ...

CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP48nVidia Optimus Technology Your Alienware M14x laptop is equipped with nVidia Optimus technology. e Optimus t

CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 49Changing the Application Profile SettingsRight‑click on the desktop and select 1. NVIDIA Control Panel.In the 2. NVID

CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP50Free Fall SensorFree fall sensor protects your computer hard drive from possible damage, by detecting a free fall state

CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 51Configuring the BIOSSystem Setupe System Setup options allow you to:Change the system conguration information after yo

CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP52Entering System SetupTurn on (or restart) your laptop.1. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is

CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 53System Setup OptionsNOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may not ap

CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP54Main MenuCPU L3 CacheDisplays the processor cache size.CPUIDDisplays the ID of the processor.Integrated GraphicsDisplays

CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 55Advanced MenuIntel SpeedStepAllows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep technology. Disabling this feature may

CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP56Advanced MenuUSB Power ShareAllows you to charge USB devices when the computer is turned o or in standby mode. AC Only:

CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 57Advanced MenuPerformance OptionsAllows you to congure elds in the Performance Options sub-menu (for more information,

4CONTENTSCHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP... 39Alienware Command Center...

CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP58Advanced — Performance Options MenuCPU Turbo ModeAllows you to enable or disable the Intel CPU turbo mode performance op

CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 59Advanced — Performance Options MenuNew Frequency in 10KHz incrementsAllows you to enter a new bus clock frequency in 10

CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP60Wireless MenuBluetoothAllows you to enable or disable the internal Bluetooth device.Disabled: e internal Bluetooth devi

CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 61Security MenuSupervisor PasswordDisplays if the supervisor password is clear or set.User PasswordDisplays if the user p

CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP62Boot MenuUse the up or down arrow keys to change the boot device priority. You can choose from:Hard Drive •USB Storage

CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 63Exit MenuExit Saving ChangesAllows you to exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.Save Change Without

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CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTSCHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS

CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS66is chapter provides guidelines and instructions for increasing the processing power by upg

CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 67Turning Off Your ComputerCAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open les and exit all ope

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CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS68Before Working Inside Your ComputerUse the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer f

CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 69CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working ins

CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS70Replacing the Battery Packe battery pack can easily be removed and replaced. Ensure that the laptop i

CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 711231 captive screws (2) 3 tabs (6)2 base cover

CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS72Loosen the two captive screws that secure the battery pack to the computer base.5. Disconnect the batt

CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 73To replace the battery pack:Follow the the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 66.Place th

CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS74Upgrading or Replacing MemoryYour laptop is equipped with a congurable memory unit. e indu

CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 75Removing the Memory Module(s)Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 66.Shut down t

CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS76121 memory-module cover 2 captive screws (2)Use your ngertips to carefully spread apart the memory mo

CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 77543211 memory module 4 notch2 spring locks (2) 5 memory module connector3 tabTo replace the memory mo

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CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTINGCHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING

CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING80Basic Hints and TipsComputer does not power on: Is your AC adapter cable securely connected to a working •electrical outl

CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 81Backup and General MaintenanceAlways back up your important data on a regular basis and keep copies of your operating •s

CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING82When troubleshooting your computer, remember the following safety guidelines:Before touching any of the computer’s interna

CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 83Software Diagnostic Tools Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA)e computer runs the Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessm

CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING84During the assessment, answer any questions that appear.If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. To stop th

CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 85Answers to Common ProblemsComputer Startup ProblemsThe computer fails the POSTe Power On Self Test (POST) ensures that t

CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING86Software ProblemsA program stops responding or crashes repeatedlyEnd the program:Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc>

CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 87Other software problemsBack up your les immediatelyUse a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive, or CDsSave and

7Dear Valued Alienware Customer,Welcome to the Alienware family. We are thrilled to include you among the growing number of savvy high‑performance c

CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING88Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for troubleshooting information:Ensure that

CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 89Hard Drive ProblemsAllow the computer to cool before turning it onA hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from

CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING90Memory ProblemMemory errors detected on startupCheck memory modules for correct seating and orientation. Reseat the memory

CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 91Power ProblemWhen you press the power button, the computer does not turn onIf the AC adapter cable is connected to a surg

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CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERYCHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY

CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY94AlienRespawnCAUTION: Using AlienRespawn permanently removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your com

CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY 95AlienRespawn BasicTo restore the factory image while preserving the data les:Turn o your computer.1. Disconnect all the

CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY96Upgrading to AlienRespawn ProfessionalAlienRespawn provides additional features that allow you to:Backup and restore your

CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY 97Dell DataSafe Online Backup (Optional)NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Windows operating systems.NOTE: A b