Dell Alienware Aurora Alx Service Manual

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CHAPTER 20: BLUETOOTH ASSEMBLY 
Replacing the Bluetooth Assembly 
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.
Align the tabs on the Bluetooth assembly with the slots on the chassis.2. 
Tighten the thumbscrew that secures the Bluetooth assembly to the 3. chassis.
Connect the Bluetooth assembly cable to the connector on the master I/O 4. board.
Replace the drive-bay shroud (see “Replacing the Drive-Bay Shroud” on 5. page 19).
Close the PCI shroud (see “Closing the PCI Shroud“ on...

CHAPTER 21: TOP I/O PANEL 
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CHAPTER 20: TOP I/O
CHAPTER 21: TOP I/O PANEL 

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CHAPTER 21: TOP I/O PANEL 
Top I/O Panel
WARNING:  Before  working  inside  your  computer,  read  the  safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices  information,  see  the  Regulatory  Compliance  Homepage  at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING:  Do  not  operate  your  computer  with  any  cover(s)  (including computer  covers,  bezels,  filler  brackets,  front-panel  inserts,  etc.) removed.
WARNING:  To  guard  against  electrical...

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Removing the Top I/O Panel 
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.
Remove the left side-panel (see “Removing the Left Side-Panel“ on page 2. 11).
Open the PCI shroud (see “Opening the PCI Shroud“ on page 3. 18).
Remove the drive-bay shroud (see “Removing the Drive-Bay Shroud” on 4. page 19).
Remove the PCI-fan assembly (see “Removing the PCI-Fan Assembly” on 5. page 44).
Remove any...

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Replace the PCI-fan assembly (see “Replacing the PCI-Fan Assembly” on 10. page 45).
Replace the drive-bay shroud (see “Replacing the Drive-Bay Shroud” on 11. page 19).
Close the PCI shroud (see “Closing the PCI Shroud“ on page 12. 18).
Replace the left side-panel (see “Replacing the Left Side-Panel” on page 13. 11).
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn 14. them on.
Replacing the Top I/O Panel 
Follow the instructions in “Before You...

CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM SETUP 
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CHAPTER 21: SYSTEM SETUP
CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM SETUP 

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CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM SETUP 
Entering System Setup
Turn on (or restart) your computer.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  in even intervals until the System Setup screen appears.
While the computer is booting, press  immediately before the operating 2. system logo appears to access the BIOS Setup Utility.
NOTE: If  an  error  occurs  during  POST  (Power  On  Self  Test),...

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CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM SETUP 
System Information
Current (QPI) Speed (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only)
Displays the QPI speed.
Current (DMI) Speed (available on Aurora-R2 only)Displays the DMI speed.
Cache L2Displays the processor L2 cache size.
Cache L3Displays the processor L3 cache size.
Standard CMOS Features 
System Time (hh:mm:ss) Displays the current time.
System Date (mm:dd:yy) Displays current date.
SATA 1Displays the SATA 1 drive integrated in the computer.
SATA 2Displays the SATA...

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CPU Configuration
XD Bit Capability Enable XD Bit Capability to allow the processor to  distinguish  between  the  bits  of  code  that can  be  executed  and  the  ones  that  cannot  be executed. 
Intel® Speedstep™ tech If enabled, the processor clock speed and core voltage are adjusted dynamically based on the processor load.
Intel® C State TechIf enabled, C State: Processor idle is set to  C2/C3/C4.
Intel® HT Technology (available on Aurora-R2 only)If disabled only...

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CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM SETUP 
Integrated Devices
Configure SATA#1-6 as (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only)
Allows you to configure the integrated hard drive controller to AHCI or RAID.
SATA Mode (available on Aurora-R2 only)Allows you to configure the integrated hard drive controller to AHCI or RAID.
AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time outAllows you to set the wait time for SATA or CD/DVD in AHCI mode. 
Power Management Setup
Suspend ModeSets the energy-saving mode of the ACPI function.
AC RecoverySets...