Dell Alienware Aurora R3 Users Guide

29CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR DESKTOP 
Advanced — CPU Configuration
Hyper-threading TechnologyIf disabled only one thread per enabled core is active.
XD Bit CapabilityEnable 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(R) Speedstep techIf enabled, the processor clock speed and core voltage are adjusted dynamically based on the processor load.
Intel(R) C-State TechIf enabled, C-State: Processor...

30CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR DESKTOP 
Advanced — Frequency/Voltage Control
Advance DRAM ConfigurationAllows you to access the Advance DRAM Configuration submenu.
Overclock ConfigurationAllows you to access the Overclock Configuration submenu.
Overvoltage ConfigurationAllows you to access the Overvoltage Configuration submenu.
Load Level 1 DefaultsAllows you to load Level 1 default setting.
NOTE: This setting may not be available for some processors.
Load Level 2 DefaultsAllows you to load Level 2 default...

31CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR DESKTOP 
Advance DRAM Configuration Submenu
tRCDDisplays timing of RAS to CAS delay (editable in Manual Mode).
tRPDisplays timing of RAS Precharge (editable in Manual Mode).
tRASDisplays timing of Row Address Strobe (editable in Manual Mode).
tRFCDisplays timing of Refresh to Archive/Refresh cycle time (editable in Manual Mode).
tWRDisplays timing of Write Recover (editable in Manual Mode).
tWTRDisplays Write to Read Delay (editable in Manual Mode).
tRRDDisplays RAS to RAS delay...

32CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR DESKTOP 
Overvoltage Configuration Submenu
DDR3 Memory VoltageAdjusts the DDR3 Memory Voltage.
Dynamic CPU VCore OffsetAllows you to change the Processor Core Voltage Offset value.
Adjust DDR_VREF_DQ_AAdjusts the DDR3 Data VREF – Channel A.
Adjust DDR_VREF_DQ_BAdjusts the DDR3 Data VREF – Channel B.
Adjust DDR_VREF_CA_AAdjusts the DDR3 Address VREF – Channel A.
Adjust DDR_VREF_CA_BAdjusts the DDR3 Address VREF – Channel B.
Security
Supervisor Password:Allows you to change the...

33CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 
This chapter provides guidelines and instructions for increasing the processing power and storage capacity, by upgrading equipment. You can purchase components for your desktop 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 ship with specific replacement instructions.
 
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34CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 
Before You Begin
This section provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your desktop. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist:
You have performed the steps in “Turning Off Your Desktop” and “Before • 
Working Inside Your Desktop” in this section.
You have read the safety information that shipped with your desktop.• 
A component can be replaced or—if purchased...

35CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 
CAUTION:  When  you  disconnect  a  cable,  pull  on  its  connector  or  on  its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them  evenly  aligned  to  avoid  bending  any  connector  pins.  Also,  before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are...

36CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 
Removing and Replacing the Side Panel
CAUTION:  Before  removing  the  side  panel,  disconnect  the  power  cable from your desktop.
To remove the side panel:
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 34. 
NOTE: Ensure that you remove the security cable from the security cable slot (if applicable). 
Slide the latch to the right to unlock the release panel.2. 
Lift the release panel to open the side panel.3. 
Place the side...

37CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 
Inside View of Your Computer
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1memory module(s)2graphics cards (2)
3optical drives (3)4hard drives (4)
Removing and Replacing Memory Module(s)
To remove the memory module(s):
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 34.
Remove the side panel (see “Removing and Replacing the Side Panel“ on 2. page 36).
Locate the memory module connectors on the system board (see “Inside 3. View of Your Computer“ on page 37).
CAUTION:  The...

38CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 34.
Align the notch on the bottom of the memory module with the tab on the 2. memory module connector.
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3notch4memory module
CAUTION:  To  avoid  damage  to  the  memory  module,  press  the  memory module  straight  down  into  the  memory  module  connector  while  you apply equal force to each end of the memory module.
To replace memory module(s):...