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Trademarks used in this manual: Alienware, AlienFX, and the AlienHead logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Alienware Corporation; Dell is a trademark of Dell Inc.; Microsoft and Windows... Software Corporation.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this manual to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell ...
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... USING YOUR LAPTOP 35 Alienware Command Center 36 Using Removable Media and Cards 39 Using the Wireless Control 40 Battery Pack 40 Power Management 41 nVidia Optimus Technology 43 Configuring the BIOS 45
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 55 Before You Begin 56 Replacing the Battery Pack 60 Upgrading or Replacing Memory 63 Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly 66...
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... recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer available at support.dell.com. NOTE: For more information on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. NOTE: It is recommended that you create a full system backup as soon as you set up Microsoft Windows. To create a full system backup, see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup...
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... the standby mode. For details on how to program this button, see Power Options in the control panel of Microsoft® Windows® operating system. The power button is located in the center of the hinge cover. For the exact location, see "Computer Base and Keyboard Features" on page 28. The color of the AlienHead...
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... 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 library of system management, optimization, and customization tools. You can access Alienware Command Center by pressing .
Connecting External Displays
If you want to enjoy your computing environment on...
Mobile Manual - Page 41
... options in your operating system to configure the power settings on your computer. The Microsoft® Windows® operating system installed on your computer provides three default options: • Balanced - Offers full performance when you need it and saves power during periods of
inactivity. • Power Saver - Saves power on your computer by reducing system performance to
maximize the...
Mobile Manual - Page 43
... LAPTOP
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,...updated frequently by nVidia and is automatically downloaded to your computer when you are connected to the internet.
You can also create application profiles for any application on your computer...
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... 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.
Main Menu System Time System Date Alienware Service Tag BIOS Version EC Version ME version CPU CPU Frequency CPU L3 Cache
Displays the system time. Displays the system...
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...
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 support.dell.com/manuals for installation instructions of all serviceable components. Parts purchased from Dell and Alienware will ship with specific...
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... 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS
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 possible ways system memory can be configured.
Memory connector #1 1 GB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB
Memory connector...
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CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS
Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly
Your laptop is equipped with one hard drive socket.
Removing the Hard Drive
1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 56. 2. Remove the battery (see "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 60). 3. Loosen the three captive screws on the hard drive assembly. 4. Using the pull...
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CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING
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: 1. Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2. Shut down and restart the laptop. When the Alienware logo appears, press
immediately.
NOTE: If you wait too...
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... or more. Do you want to continue? (Recommended)." If you are experiencing memory issues, press , otherwise press . The following message is displayed: "Pre-boot System Assessment complete." Press to reboot your computer.
Alienware® Diagnostics
NOTE: Download Dell Drivers and Utilities from My DELL Downloads (downloadstore.dell.com/media) and create your own backup media. If you experience...
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CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING
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.
1. Insert the drivers and utilities backup disc that you created. 2. Shut down and restart the laptop.
When the Alienware logo appears, press immediately.
NOTE: If you wait too ...
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... similar to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows operating system environments. 1. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features→ Use an older
program with this version of Windows. 2. In the welcome screen, click Next.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
Other software problems
Back up your files immediately Use a virus-scanning program to check...
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... may require an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware. Run the PSA Diagnostics: If all tests run successfully, the error condition is related to a software problem. Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for troubleshooting information: • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your
computer. • Ensure that...
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..."Upgrading or Replacing Memory" on page 63).
• Computers using a dual-channel memory configuration require that memory modules be installed in pairs. If you require assistance, contact Alienware Technical Support (for more information, see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on page 109).
Display
If the display is blank
NOTE: If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer...
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... backup service (see "Dell
DataSafe Online Backup" on page 89). • System Drivers - You can download the latest drivers for your computer from
support.dell.com. • System Applications - Some of the software that is pre-installed on your computer does
not include a backup CD/DVD. This software is available at My Dell Downloads (downloadstore.dell.com/media).
NOTE: My Dell Downloads may...
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... Setup
Alienware® M11x R2 Service Manual Configuring the System Setup
Configuring the System Setup
The System Setup options allow you to: l Change the system configuration information after you add, change or remove any hardware in your laptop. l Set or change a user-selectable option. l View the installed amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed.
Before you use System Setup...
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Flashing the BIOS
Alienware® M11x R2 Service Manual
1. Turn on the computer. 2. Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer:
NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on a label at the bottom of the computer. If you have your computer's Service Tag:
a. Click Enter a Service Tag. b. Enter your computer's Service Tag in...