Alienware Area-51 Service Manual Regulatory Model: D03X Regulatory Type: D03X001
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. NOTE: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2014 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws.
Contents 1 Before Working Inside Your Computer................................................................................................8 Before You Begin ................................................................................................................................................................ 8 Safety Instructions.................................................................................................................................................................
12 Replacing the Battery Case...............................................................................................................25 Procedure........................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Post-requisites....................................................................................................................................................................
Prerequisites........................................................................................................................................................................41 Procedure............................................................................................................................................................................41 24 Replacing the Drive-Bay Heat-Sensor.............................................................................................
35 Removing the Front-bezel Heat-sensor...........................................................................................59 Prerequisites....................................................................................................................................................................... 59 Procedure...........................................................................................................................................................................
Procedure............................................................................................................................................................................73 Post-requisites.................................................................................................................................................................... 73 47 Removing the Wireless Card............................................................................................................
Before Working Inside Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by their edges and avoid touching pins and contacts. NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered. Before You Begin 1. Save and close all open files and exit all open applications. 2. Shut down your computer. • • Windows 8.1: On the Start screen, click or tap the power icon Windows 7: Click or tap Start > Shut down. > Shut down.
Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • • • Philips screwdriver Flat-head screwdriver Plastic scribe 9
After Working Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer. 1. Replace all screws and make sure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. 2. Connect any external devices, peripherals, and cables you removed before working on your computer. 3. Replace any media cards, discs, and any other part(s) that you removed before working on your computer. 4. Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. 5.
Technical Overview NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Inside View of Your Computer To view the different components installed in your computer.
Left View 1. optical drive (ODD) 2. I/O board (IO BRD) 3. drive-bay heat-sensor 4. 2.5 inch drive bracket (HDD4/HDD5) 5. AlienFX side-panel connector 6. rear I/O accessibility lighting batteries 7. 3.5 inch drive bracket (HDD1) 8. 3.5 inch drive bracket (HDD2) 9. 3.
System-Board Components 1. processor liquid cooling-assembly fan (LCM_FAN1) 2. audio connector (AUDIO101) 3. PCI-Express x16 slot (SLOT1) 4. low pin count debug header (LPC1) 5. password reset jumper (PASSWORD1) 6. PCI-Express x1 slot (SLOT2) 7. PCI-Express x16 slot (SLOT3) 8. M.2 connector (wireless card) 9. coin-cell battery socket (BAT1) 10. CMOS reset jumper (CLEAR CMOS1) 11. PCI-Express x4 slot (SLOT4) 12. Thunderbolt connector (TBT1) 13. PCI-Express x16 slot (SLOT5) 14.
I/O Board Components NOTE: The location of the connectors may vary based on the selections you made at the time of purchase. 1. rear I/O accessibility lighting battery connector (VBAT1) 2. rear I/O accessibility lighting connector (PORCH_LIGHT1) 3. left theater-lighting connector (POGO_IN_L1) 4. right theater-lighting connector (POGO_IN_R1) 5. USB connector (USB1) 6. debug connector (DEBUG1) 7. front I/O control connector (FIO_PWR1) 8. front I/O connector (USB3_FIO1) 9.
Lifting the Computer Procedure 1. With both hands, hold the handle on top of the computer. 2. Lift the computer. a. handle b.
Removing the Stability Foot NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1. Tilt the computer towards the front until the base is facing up. 2.
Replacing the Stability Foot NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1. Tilt the computer towards the front until the base is facing up. 2.
Removing the Side Panels NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure NOTE: Make sure that you remove the security cable from the security cable slot (if applicable). 1.
Replacing the Side Panels NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1.
Removing the Battery NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites Remove the right side-panel. See “Removing the Side Panels”.
Replacing the Battery NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure Insert the batteries and close the battery-case door. 1. battery-case door 2.
Removing the Battery Case NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1. Remove the stability foot. 2. Remove the right side-panel. See “Removing the Side Panels”.
1. battery-case cable 2. battery-case connector 3. battery-case 4.
Replacing the Battery Case NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1. Align the screw holes on the battery-case with the screw holes on the chassis. 2.
Removing the Hard Drive NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Hard drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.
a. screws (4) b. hard drive c.
Replacing the Hard Drive NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Hard drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Procedure 1.
Removing the Optical Drive NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1. Remove the stability foot. 2. Remove both the left and right side-panels.
a. screws (2) b. optical drive c.
Replacing the Optical Drive NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1. Align the screw holes on the optical-drive bracket with the screw holes on the optical drive. 2.
Removing the Right AlienFX Side-Panel Connector NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1. Remove the stability foot. 2. Remove both the left and right side-panels.
a. screws (2) b.
Replacing the Right AlienFX Side-Panel Connector NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1.
Removing the Left AlienFX Side-Panel Connector NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1. Remove the stability foot. 2. Remove both the left and right side-panels.
a. screw b. left AlienFX side-panel connector assembly 7. Remove the screws that secure the AlienFX side-panel connector to the bracket and set it aside in a secure location. a. screw b.
Replacing the Left AlienFX Side-Panel Connector NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1.
Removing the I/O Board NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1. Remove the stability foot. 2. Remove the left and right side-panels. See “Removing the Side Panels”.
a. I/O board b.
Replacing the I/O Board NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1.
Removing the Drive-Bay Heat-Sensor NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1. Remove the stability foot. 2. Remove both the left and right side-panels.
a. release tab b. securing clip c.
Replacing the Drive-Bay Heat-Sensor NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1. Reroute the drive-bay heat-sensor in the sensor bracket. 2.
Removing the Memory Module(s) NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1. Remove the stability foot. 2. Remove both the left and right side-panels.
Replacing the Memory Module(s) NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1. Align the notch on the bottom of the memory module with the tab on the memory-module slot. 2.
Removing the Graphics Card NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1. Remove the stability foot. 2. Remove both the left and right side-panels.
a. graphics card b.
Replacing the Graphics Card NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1. Align the graphics card with the PCI-Express x16 card connector on the system board. 2.
Removing the Multiple Graphics Cards NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1. Remove the stability foot. 2. Remove both the left and right side-panels.
a. screw cover b. screws (2) c. power cables (2) 7. Press and hold the securing tab on the card connector, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease the card out of the card connector. a. graphics card b. releasing clips 8. Repeat steps 2 to 5 to remove graphics card on the PCI-Express x16 card connector (SLOT3) and PCI-Express x16 card connector (SLOT5).
Replacing the Multiple Graphics Cards NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1. Locate the graphics (PCI-Express x16 (SLOT5)) connector on the system board.
Removing the Full-length Graphics Cards NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1. Remove the stability foot. 2. Remove both the left and right side-panels.
a. screw cover b. screws (2) c. power cables (2) 8. Press and hold the securing tab on the card connector, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease the card out of the card connector. a. graphics card b.
Replacing the Full-length Graphics Cards NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1. Align the graphics card with the PCI-Express x16 card connector on the system board.
Removing the PCI Fan NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1. Remove the stability foot. 2. Remove both the left and right side-panels.
a. PCI fan b. screws (2) 4. Disconnect the PCI-fan cable and front-bezel heat-sensor cable from the connector on the system board. 5. Pry out the PCI fan from the tabs securing it to the chassis. 1. tabs 3. PCI-fan cable 5. PCI-fan connector 2. PCI fan 4. front-bezel heat-sensor 6. Remove the screws securing the fan shroud to the PCI fan. 7. Pry out the PCI fan from the fan shroud by lifting the fan shroud upwards.
a. screws (4) b.
Replacing the PCI Fan NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1. Align the tabs on the fan shroud with the slots on the PCI fan and snap the fan shroud in place. 2.
Removing the Front-bezel Heat-sensor NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1. Remove the stability foot. 2. Remove both the left and right side-panels.
Replacing the Front-bezel Heat-sensor NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1. Reroute the chassis heat-sensor in the bracket. 2.
Removing the Memory Fan NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1. Remove the stability foot. 2. Remove both the left and right side-panels.
Replacing the Memory Fan NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1.
Removing the Processor Cooling-Assembly NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1. Remove the stability foot. 2. Remove both the left and right side-panels.
5. processor liquid-cooling assembly fan cable 6. Slide and lift the processor liquid-cooling assembly out of the chassis. a. processor liquid-cooling assembly b.
Replacing the Processor Cooling Assembly NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Processor NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1. Remove the stability foot. 2. Remove both the left and right side-panels.
Replacing the Processor NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
Post-requisites 1. Replace the processor liquid-cooling assembly fan. 2. Replace both the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the Side Panels”. 3. Replace the stability foot.
Removing the Power-Supply Unit NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1. Remove the stability foot. 2. Remove both the left and right side-panels.
a. power supply b. power-supply cover 5. Slide the power-supply unit out through the back of the chassis and remove it from the computer. a. chassis b.
Replacing the Power-Supply Unit NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to default.
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Wireless Card NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1. Remove the stability foot. See “Removing the Stability Foot”. 2.
Replacing the Wireless Card NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1. Align the notch on the wireless card with the tab on the wireless-card slot. 2.
Removing the Logo Board NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1. Remove the stability foot. 2. Remove both the left and right side-panels.
a. screws (6) b. logo board bracket c.
Replacing the Logo Board NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1. Align the screw holes on the logo board to the screw holes on the bracket and slide the logo board in.
Removing the System Board NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board.
a. screws (9) b.
Replacing the System Board NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board.
System Setup Overview CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings in the system setup program. Certain changes can make your computer work incorrectly. NOTE: Before you change system setup, it is recommended that you write down the system setup screen information for future reference. Use system setup to: • • • Get information about the hardware installed in your computer, such as the amount of RAM, the size of the hard drive, and so on.
Main CPU Information Processor Type Displays the processor type Processor ID Displays the processor identification code. CPU Speed Displays the CPU speed. Cache L2 Displays the processor L2 cache size. Cache L3 Displays the processor L3 cache size. Device Information SATA Port1 Displays the SATA 1 drive installed in the computer. SATA Port2 Displays the SATA 2 drive installed in the computer. SATA Port3 Displays the SATA 3 drive installed in the computer.
Advanced Power Management Setup AC Recovery Sets what action the computer takes when power is restored. Default: Last State. Deep Sleep Control Allows you to define the controls when Deep Sleep is enabled. Default: Enabled in S5 Only. Chipset Spread Spectrum Enabling this option could reduce the EMI. Default: Enabled. CPU Base Clock (MHz) Base clock for CPU. Default: 100.00. Adjust CPU Base Clock Strap Allows you to adjust the CPU Base Clock Strap. Default: Auto.
Chipset tFAW Displays the Four Activate Window (editable in Manual Mode). tWCL Displays the Write CAS Latency (editable in Manual Mode). tCKE Displays the Minimum CKE High and Low Pulse Width (editable in Manual Mode). CPU Power Management Configuration Allows you to access the CPU Power Management Configuration submenu. Turbo Mode If enabled, allows processor to run at faster frequencies than marked. Default: Enabled. Long duration power limit Allows you to change the long duration power limit.
Chipset CPU Ring Voltage Offset Mode Allows you to change the CPU Ring Voltage Offset Mode. Default: Auto. CPU Ring Voltage Offset Allows you to change the CPU Ring Voltage Offset. Default: Auto. CPU SA Voltage Mode Allows you to change the CPU System Agent Voltage Mode. Default: Manual Mode. CPU SA Voltage Allows you to change the CPU System Agent Voltage. Default: Auto. CPU SA Voltage Offset Mode Allows you to change the CPU System Agent Voltage Offset Mode. Default: Auto.
Boot 5th Boot Allows you to enable or disable the 5th boot device. Default: Network. Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities Sets the hard drive boot priority. The items displayed are dynamically updated according to the hard drives detected. USB Storage Drive BBS Priorities Sets the USB storage drive boot priority. USB Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities Sets the USB hard disk drive storage drive boot priority. Save & Exit Save Changes and Reset Allows you to exit system setup and save your changes.
3. Remove the both the left and right side-panels. See “Removing the Side Panels”. 4. Locate the CMOS jumper (CLEAR_CMOS1) on the system board. See “System-Board Components”. 5. Remove the jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1 and 2. 6. Wait for approximately five seconds to clear the CMOS setting. 7. Remove the jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3. 1. pin 1 3. pin 3 2. pin 2 4. jumper plug 8. Replace the left side-panel. See "Replacing the Side Panels”. 9.
