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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
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
KAPITEL 1: EINRICHTEN IHRESDESKTOP-COMPUTERS
- Vor dem Einrichten Ihres Desktop-Computers
- Bildschirm anschließen
- Tastatur und Maus anschließen
- Netzwerkkabel anschließen (optional)
- Netzkabel anschließen
- Netzschalter drücken
- Microsoft Windows einrichten
- Mit dem Internet verbinden (optional)
KAPITEL 2: KENNENLERNEN IHRES DESKTOPS
- Funktionen auf der Vorderseite
- Funktionen auf der Rückseite
- Funktionen im oberen Bereich
KAPITEL 3: VERWENDEN IHRESDESKTOP-COMPUTERS
- Alienware Command Center
- Arbeiten mit RAID
- Optimieren der Leistungsfähigkeit
- Konfigurieren des BIOS
KAPITEL 4: INSTALLIEREN VON ZUSÄTZLICHEN ODER AUSTAUSCHKOMPONENTEN
- Vorbereitung
- Ausbauen und Einbauen der Seitenverkleidung
- Innenansicht Ihres Computers
- Ausbauen und Ersetzen von Speichermodulen
- Ausbauen und Einbauen von Festplatten
- Ausbauen und Einbauen von Erweiterungskarten
KAPITEL 5: FEHLERBEHEBUNG
- Hinweise und Tipps
- Sicherung und allgemeine Wartung
- Software-Diagnoseprogramme
KAPITEL 6: SYSTEMWIEDERHERSTELLUNG
- AlienRespawn
- Dell DataSafe Online Backup (optional)
KAPITEL 7: TECHNISCHE ANGABEN
ANHANG A: ALLGEMEINE UND ELEKTRISCHE SICHERHEITSMASSNAHMEN
ANHANG B: KONTAKTAUFNAHME MIT ALIENWARE

KAPITEL 2: KENNENLERNEN IHRES DESKTOPS

In diesem Kapitel erhalten Sie Informationen zu Ihrem neuen Desktop, damit Sie

sich mit den verschiedenen Funktionen und Funktionen vertraut machen und

den Computer rasch in Betrieb nehmen können.

KAPITEL 2: KENNENLERNEN

IHRES DESKTOPS

CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP