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CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP
- Before Setting Up Your Desktop
- Connect the Display
- Connect the Keyboard and Mouse
- Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
- Connect the Power Cable
- Press the Power Button
- Set Up Microsoft Windows
- Connect to the Internet (Optional)
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP
- Front View Features
- Back View Features
- Top View Features
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR DESKTOP
- Alienware Command Center
- Working With RAID
- Optimizing Performance
- Configuring the BIOS
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
- Before You Begin
- Removing and Replacing the Side Panel
- Inside View of Your Computer
- Removing and Replacing Memory Module(s)
- Removing and Replacing Hard Drive(s)
- Removing and Replacing Expansion Card(s)
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING
- Basic Hints and Tips
- Backup and General Maintenance
- Software Diagnostic Tools
CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY
- AlienRespawn
- Dell DataSafe Online Backup (Optional)
CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS
APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE
CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP
- Before Setting Up Your Desktop
- Connect the Display
- Connect the Keyboard and Mouse
- Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
- Connect the Power Cable
- Press the Power Button
- Set Up Microsoft Windows
- Connect to the Internet (Optional)
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP
- Front View Features
- Back View Features
- Top View Features
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR DESKTOP
- Alienware Command Center
- Working With RAID
- Optimizing Performance
- Configuring the BIOS
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
- Before You Begin
- Removing and Replacing the Side Panel
- Inside View of Your Computer
- Removing and Replacing Memory Module(s)
- Removing and Replacing Hard Drive(s)
- Removing and Replacing Expansion Card(s)
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING
- Basic Hints and Tips
- Backup and General Maintenance
- Software Diagnostic Tools
CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY
- AlienRespawn
- Dell DataSafe Online Backup (Optional)
CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS
APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE
CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP
- Before Setting Up Your Desktop
- Connect the Display
- Connect the Keyboard and Mouse
- Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
- Connect the Power Cable
- Press the Power Button
- Set Up Microsoft Windows
- Connect to the Internet (Optional)
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP
- Front View Features
- Back View Features
- Top View Features
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR DESKTOP
- Alienware Command Center
- Working With RAID
- Optimizing Performance
- Configuring the BIOS
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
- Before You Begin
- Removing and Replacing the Side Panel
- Inside View of Your Computer
- Removing and Replacing Memory Module(s)
- Removing and Replacing Hard Drive(s)
- Removing and Replacing Expansion Card(s)
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING
- Basic Hints and Tips
- Backup and General Maintenance
- Software Diagnostic Tools
CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY
- AlienRespawn
- Dell DataSafe Online Backup (Optional)
CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS
APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE
CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP
- Before Setting Up Your Desktop
- Connect the Display
- Connect the Keyboard and Mouse
- Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
- Connect the Power Cable
- Press the Power Button
- Set Up Microsoft Windows
- Connect to the Internet (Optional)
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP
- Front View Features
- Back View Features
- Top View Features
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR DESKTOP
- Alienware Command Center
- Working With RAID
- Optimizing Performance
- Configuring the BIOS
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
- Before You Begin
- Removing and Replacing the Side Panel
- Inside View of Your Computer
- Removing and Replacing Memory Module(s)
- Removing and Replacing Hard Drive(s)
- Removing and Replacing Expansion Card(s)
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING
- Basic Hints and Tips
- Backup and General Maintenance
- Software Diagnostic Tools
CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY
- AlienRespawn
- Dell DataSafe Online Backup (Optional)
CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS
APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE
CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP
- Before Setting Up Your Desktop
- Connect the Display
- Connect the Keyboard and Mouse
- Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
- Connect the Power Cable
- Press the Power Button
- Set Up Microsoft Windows
- Connect to the Internet (Optional)
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP
- Front View Features
- Back View Features
- Top View Features
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR DESKTOP
- Alienware Command Center
- Working With RAID
- Optimizing Performance
- Configuring the BIOS
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
- Before You Begin
- Removing and Replacing the Side Panel
- Inside View of Your Computer
- Removing and Replacing Memory Module(s)
- Removing and Replacing Hard Drive(s)
- Removing and Replacing Expansion Card(s)
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING
- Basic Hints and Tips
- Backup and General Maintenance
- Software Diagnostic Tools
CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY
- AlienRespawn
- Dell DataSafe Online Backup (Optional)
CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS
APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE
CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP
- Before Setting Up Your Desktop
- Connect the Display
- Connect the Keyboard and Mouse
- Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
- Connect the Power Cable
- Press the Power Button
- Set Up Microsoft Windows
- Connect to the Internet (Optional)
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP
- Front View Features
- Back View Features
- Top View Features
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR DESKTOP
- Alienware Command Center
- Working With RAID
- Optimizing Performance
- Configuring the BIOS
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
- Before You Begin
- Removing and Replacing the Side Panel
- Inside View of Your Computer
- Removing and Replacing Memory Module(s)
- Removing and Replacing Hard Drive(s)
- Removing and Replacing Expansion Card(s)
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING
- Basic Hints and Tips
- Backup and General Maintenance
- Software Diagnostic Tools
CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY
- AlienRespawn
- Dell DataSafe Online Backup (Optional)
CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS
APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE
CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP
- Before Setting Up Your Desktop
- Connect the Display
- Connect the Keyboard and Mouse
- Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
- Connect the Power Cable
- Press the Power Button
- Set Up Microsoft Windows
- Connect to the Internet (Optional)
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP
- Front View Features
- Back View Features
- Top View Features
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR DESKTOP
- Alienware Command Center
- Working With RAID
- Optimizing Performance
- Configuring the BIOS
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
- Before You Begin
- Removing and Replacing the Side Panel
- Inside View of Your Computer
- Removing and Replacing Memory Module(s)
- Removing and Replacing Hard Drive(s)
- Removing and Replacing Expansion Card(s)
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING
- Basic Hints and Tips
- Backup and General Maintenance
- Software Diagnostic Tools
CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY
- AlienRespawn
- Dell DataSafe Online Backup (Optional)
CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS
APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE
CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP
- Before Setting Up Your Desktop
- Connect the Display
- Connect the Keyboard and Mouse
- Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
- Connect the Power Cable
- Press the Power Button
- Set Up Microsoft Windows
- Connect to the Internet (Optional)
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP
- Front View Features
- Back View Features
- Top View Features
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR DESKTOP
- Alienware Command Center
- Working With RAID
- Optimizing Performance
- Configuring the BIOS
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
- Before You Begin
- Removing and Replacing the Side Panel
- Inside View of Your Computer
- Removing and Replacing Memory Module(s)
- Removing and Replacing Hard Drive(s)
- Removing and Replacing Expansion Card(s)
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING
- Basic Hints and Tips
- Backup and General Maintenance
- Software Diagnostic Tools
CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY
- AlienRespawn
- Dell DataSafe Online Backup (Optional)
CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS
APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE
CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP
- Before Setting Up Your Desktop
- Connect the Display
- Connect the Keyboard and Mouse
- Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
- Connect the Power Cable
- Press the Power Button
- Set Up Microsoft Windows
- Connect to the Internet (Optional)
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP
- Front View Features
- Back View Features
- Top View Features
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR DESKTOP
- Alienware Command Center
- Working With RAID
- Optimizing Performance
- Configuring the BIOS
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
- Before You Begin
- Removing and Replacing the Side Panel
- Inside View of Your Computer
- Removing and Replacing Memory Module(s)
- Removing and Replacing Hard Drive(s)
- Removing and Replacing Expansion Card(s)
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING
- Basic Hints and Tips
- Backup and General Maintenance
- Software Diagnostic Tools
CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY
- AlienRespawn
- Dell DataSafe Online Backup (Optional)
CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS
APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE
CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP
- Before Setting Up Your Desktop
- Connect the Display
- Connect the Keyboard and Mouse
- Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
- Connect the Power Cable
- Press the Power Button
- Set Up Microsoft Windows
- Connect to the Internet (Optional)
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP
- Front View Features
- Back View Features
- Top View Features
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR DESKTOP
- Alienware Command Center
- Working With RAID
- Optimizing Performance
- Configuring the BIOS
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
- Before You Begin
- Removing and Replacing the Side Panel
- Inside View of Your Computer
- Removing and Replacing Memory Module(s)
- Removing and Replacing Hard Drive(s)
- Removing and Replacing Expansion Card(s)
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING
- Basic Hints and Tips
- Backup and General Maintenance
- Software Diagnostic Tools
CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY
- AlienRespawn
- Dell DataSafe Online Backup (Optional)
CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS
APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE
HOOFDSTUK 1: UW PC INSTELLEN
- Voordat u uw pc gaat instellen
- Het beeldscherm aansluiten
- Het toetsenbord en de muis aansluiten
- Sluit de netwerkkabel aan (optioneel)
- Sluit de stroomkabel aan
- Druk op de aan/uit-knop
- Microsoft Windows instellen
- Een internetverbinding maken (optioneel)
HOOFDSTUK 2: UW PC LEREN KENNEN
- Functies aan de voorzijde
- Kenmerken achterkant
- Knop achterbelichting
- Aansluitingen op het achterpaneel
- Functies in bovenaanzicht
HOOFDSTUK 3: UW COMPUTER GEBRUIKEN
- Alienware Command Center
- Werken met RAID
- Prestatie optimaliseren
- De BIOS configureren
HOOFDSTUK 4: EXTRA OF VERVANGENDE ONDERDELEN INSTALLEREN
- Voordat u begint
- Het zijpaneel verwijderen en terugplaatsen
- Binnenaanzicht van de computer
- Geheugenmodules verwijderen en vervangen
- RegularVaste schijven verwijderen en vervangen
- Uitbreidingskaarten verwijderen en terugplaatsen
HOOFDSTUK 5: PROBLEMEN OPLOSSEN
- Basishints en tips
- Back-ups en algemeen onderhoud
- Diagnostische hulpprogramma’s
HOOFDSTUK 6: SYSTEEMHERSTEL
- AlienRespawn
- Dell DataSafe Online Backup (optioneel)
HOOFDSTUK 7: SPECIFICATIES
BIJLAGE A: ALGEMENE EN ELEKTRISCHE VEILIGHEIDSVOORZORGEN
BIJLAGE B: CONTACT OPNEMEN MET ALIENWARE
HOOFDSTUK 1: UW PC INSTELLEN
- Voordat u uw pc gaat instellen
- Het beeldscherm aansluiten
- Sluit het toetsenbord en de muis aan
- Sluit de netwerkkabel aan (optioneel)
- Sluit de stroomkabel aan
- Druk op de aan/uitknop
- Microsoft Windows instellen
- Een internetverbinding maken (optioneel)
HOOFDSTUK 2: UW PC LEREN KENNEN
- Functies aan de voorzijde
- Kenmerken achterkant
- Knop achterbelichting
- Aansluitingen op het achterpaneel
- Functies in bovenaanzicht
HOOFDSTUK 3: UW COMPUTER GEBRUIKEN
- Alienware Command Center
- Werken met RAID
- Prestatie optimaliseren
- De BIOS configureren
HOOFDSTUK 4: EXTRA OF VERVANGENDE ONDERDELEN INSTALLEREN
- Voordat u begint
- Het zijpaneel verwijderen en terugplaatsen
- Binnenaanzicht van de computer
- Geheugenmodules verwijderen en vervangen
- RegularVaste schijven verwijderen en vervangen
- Uitbreidingskaarten verwijderen en terugplaatsen
HOOFDSTUK 5: PROBLEMEN OPLOSSEN
- Basishints en tips
- Back-ups en algemeen onderhoud
- Diagnostische hulpprogramma’s
HOOFDSTUK 6: SYSTEEMHERSTEL
- AlienRespawn
- Dell DataSafe Online Backup (optioneel)
HOOFDSTUK 7: SPECIFICATIES
BIJLAGE A: ALGEMENE EN ELEKTRISCHE VEILIGHEIDSVOORZORGEN
BIJLAGE B: CONTACT OPNEMEN MET ALIENWARE

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