Dell Alienware Aurora R2 (Early 2010) Manuel d'utilisateur

ALIENWARE® DESKTOP MANUAL

10CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP Connect the Network Cable (Optional) Connect the Keyboard and Mouse

11CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP Press the Power Button Press the power button on the top of the computer.Connect the Power Cable WARNING: e powe

12CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped with y

13CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionISPs and ISP oerings vary by country. Contact your ISP for oerings available

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15CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP is chapter provides information about your new desktop to familiarize you with its various features, and t

16CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP 1 Hard drive activity light — Blinks to indicate hard drive activity when the computer reads or writes data

17CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP 1 Security cable slot — Attaches a commercially available security cable to the computer.NOTE: Before you b

18CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP Back Light ButtonPress the back light button to turn on the light to view the back panel connectors. is li

19CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP Back Panel Connectors7653214NOTE: Some back panel connectors may not be available on your computer. For det

e contents herein are subject to change without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoev

20CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP Connecting External SpeakersYour Alienware desktop has ve integrated audio out connectors and on

21CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP Top View FeaturesAccessing the Top Panel ConnectorsPress the top panel downwards to access the top panel co

22CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP Top Panel Connectors521341 Headphone connector — Connects to headphones.NOTE: To connect to a powered speak

23CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOPCHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP

24CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP Alienware Command Center e Alienware® Command Center gives you access to Alienware’s exclusive software and

25CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP RAID Level 0CAUTION: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy. erefore, a failure of one drive results in the los

26CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP RAID Level 5RAID level 5 uses data parity. RAID level 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more

27CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP Optimizing PerformanceYour computer has been congured to operate optimally across a wide range of applica

28CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP Conguring the BIOSSystem Setupe System Setup options allow you to:Change the system conguration information after y

29CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP System Setup OptionsNOTE: e items listed in this section may or may not appear exactly as listed depending on your co

3 CONTENTSCONTENTSCHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP ... 7Before Setting Up Your Desktop ...

30CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP Standard CMOS Features Wait for ‘F1’ If ErrorsIf enabled, the system will HALT during boot to display system errors.Ad

31CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP Integrated DevicesUSB FunctionsAllows you to enable or disable the integrated USB controller.HD Audio Controller Allow

32CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP Frequency/Voltage ControlCPU SpeedDisplays the current processor speed.Memory SpeedDisplays the current memory speed.C

33CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP Overclock Conguration SubmenuTurbo Mode TDC Limit Override Allows you to program the current thresholds for the proce

34CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP BIOS Security FeaturesChange Supervisor PasswordAllows you to change the supervisor password.Change User PasswordAllow

35CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS is chapter provides guidelines and instructions for increasing the processing power and

36CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS Before You Beginis section provides procedures for removing and installing the component

37CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on th

38CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS Removing and Replacing the Side PanelCAUTION: Before removing the side panel, disconnect

39CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS Inside View of Your Computer12341 memory module(s) 2 graphics cards (2)3 optical drives (

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40CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS Aurora-R2Recommended memory conguration:Type Slots1066 MHz and I333 MHz DDR3 Slots 1 and

41CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 36.Align the notch on the botto

42CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS Press the release tabs together and slide the hard drive out of the hard 4. drive cage.21

43CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS To replace a hard drive:Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 36.See

44CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS Locate the expansion card on the system board (see “Inside View of Your 4. Computer“ on p

45CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS Connect any cables that should be attached to the card (if applicable). 5. For informati

46CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS

47CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTINGCHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING

48CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING When troubleshooting your computer, remember the following safety guidelines:Before touching any of the computer’s intern

49CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING If the PSA completes successfully, the following message appears on your screen.“Do you want to run the

5 Dear Valued Alienware Customer,Welcome to the Alienware family. We are thrilled to include you among the growing number of savvy high-p

50CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: e next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to

51CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING Beep Code Possible ProblemOne Possible motherboard failure — BIOS ROM checksum failureTwo No RAM detectedNOTE: If you ins

52CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING A program is designed for an earlier version of Microsoft® Windows® Run the Program Compatibility Wizard:e Program Com

53CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING Other software problemsBack up your les immediatelyUse a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive, or CDsSave and

54CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING Hard Drive ProblemsAllow the computer to cool before turning it onA hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from

55CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING PowerWhen you press the power button, the computer does not turn onIf the computer is connected into a surge protector or

56CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING

57CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERYCHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERYYour computer has the following system recovery options: Operating Sy

58CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY Dell DataSafe Local BackupDell DataSafe Local Backup is a backup and recovery application that can restore your computer

59CHAPTER 8: SPECIFICATIONS is chapter provides specications of your desktop.CHAPTER 8: SPECIFICATIONSCHAPTER 8: SPECIFICATIONS

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60CHAPTER 8: SPECIFICATIONS Computer ModelAlienware Aurora/Aurora ALX Alienware Aurora-R2DimensionsHeight (with top vents open)426 mm to 447 mm (16.7

61CHAPTER 8: SPECIFICATIONS Processor and System ChipsetExternal bus frequency 133 MHzData bus bandwidth up to 6.4 GT/sRAID support (internal SATA dr

62CHAPTER 8: SPECIFICATIONS CommunicationsNetwork adapter 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN on system boardWireless (optional) WiFi/Bluetooth® wireless technol

63CHAPTER 8: SPECIFICATIONS Computer EnvironmentTemperature ranges:Operating 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)Storage –10°C to 45°C (14°F to 113°F) Relative

64APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Computer UseRoute the power cable and all cables away from where people might walk or • trip o

65APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When Should You Contact Alienware?e power cable or plug is damaged. • Your computer has had l

66APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE WebsitesYou can learn about Alienware products and services on the following websites:www.dell.com• www.dell.com/ap

67APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATION APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATIONNVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 Graphics CardsWhen you utilize dual NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295

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7CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOPCHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP

8CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP Product Documentation and Mediae documentation that ships with your Alienware® desktop is designed to p

9CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP Connection Type Computer Cable DisplayDVI-to-DVI (DVI cable)HDMI-to-HDMI (HDMI cable)HDMI-to-DVI (HDMI-to-DVI ad