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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
CAPITOLO 1: INSTALLAZIONE DEL DESKTOP
- Prima di installare il desktop
- Collegare lo schermo
- Collegare la tastiera e il mouse
- Collegare il cavo di rete (opzionale)
- Collegare il cavo di alimentazione
- Premere il pulsante di alimentazione
- Installare Microsoft Windows
- Effettuare la connessione a Internet (opzionale)
CAPITOLO 2: CONOSCENZA DEL DESKTOP
- Caratteristiche della vista anteriore
- Caratteristichedella vista posteriore
- Caratteristiche della vista superiore
CAPITOLO 3: USO DEL DESKTOP
- Alienware Command Center
- Gestione dei RAID
- Ottimizzazione delle prestazioni
- Configurazione del BIOS
CAPITOLO 4: INSTALLAZIONE DI COMPONENTI AGGIUNTIVI O DI RICAMBIO
- Operazioni preliminari
- Rimozione e ricollocamento del pannello laterale
- Vista interna del computer
- Rimozione e ricollocamento del/i modulo/i di memoria
- Rimozione e ricollocamento del/i disco/dischi rigido/i
CAPITOLO 5: RISOLUZIONE DEI PROBLEMI
- Suggerimenti e consigli essenziali
- Backup e manutenzione generale
- Strumento di diagnostica software
CAPITOLO 6: RIPRISTINO DI SISTEMA
- AlienRespawn
- Dell DataSafe Online Backup (opzionale)
CAPITOLO 7: SPECIFICHE
APPENDICE A: PRECAUZIONI GENERALI E DI SICUREZZA ELETTRICA
APPENDICE B: COME CONTATTARE ALIENWARE
CAPITOLO 1: INSTALLAZIONE DEL DESKTOP
- Prima di installare il desktop
- Collegare lo schermo
- Collegare la tastiera e il mouse
- Collegare il cavo di rete (opzionale)
- Collegare il cavo di alimentazione
- Premere il pulsante di alimentazione
- Installare Microsoft Windows
- Effettuare la connessione a Internet (opzionale)
CAPITOLO 2: CONOSCENZA DEL DESKTOP
- Caratteristiche della vista anteriore
- Caratteristiche della vista posteriore
- Pulsante della retroilluminazione
- Connettori del pannello posteriore
- Caratteristiche della vista superiore
CAPITOLO 3: USO DEL DESKTOP
- Alienware Command Center
- Gestione dei RAID
- Ottimizzazione delle prestazioni
- Configurazione del BIOS
CAPITOLO 4: INSTALLAZIONE DI COMPONENTI AGGIUNTIVI O DI RICAMBIO
- Operazioni preliminari
- Rimozione e ricollocamento del pannello laterale
- Vista interna del computer
- Rimozione e ricollocamento del/i modulo/i di memoria
- Rimozione e ricollocamento del/i disco/dischi rigido/i
- Rimozione e ricollocamento di scheda/e di espansione
CAPITOLO 5: RISOLUZIONE DEI PROBLEMI
- Suggerimenti e consigli essenziali
- Backup e manutenzione generale
- Strumento di diagnostica software
CAPITOLO 6: RIPRISTINO DI SISTEMA
- AlienRespawn
- Dell DataSafe Online Backup (opzionale)
CAPITOLO 7: SPECIFICHE
APPENDICE A: PRECAUZIONI GENERALI E DI SICUREZZA ELETTRICA
APPENDICE B: COME CONTATTARE ALIENWARE

CAPITOLO 4: INSTALLAZIONE DI COMPONENTI AGGIUNTIVI O DI RICAMBIO

Per ricollocare un disco rigido:

Seguire le istruzioni descritte in "Operazioni preliminari" a pagina 1. 36.

Consultare la documentazione spedita assieme al nuovo disco rigido per 2.

vericare che sia congurato per il proprio computer.

Far scattare il nuovo supporto del disco rigido sul nuovo disco rigido (se 3.

applicabile).

Far scorrere il nuovo disco rigido nella relativa gabbia no a far scattare le 4.

linguette di sbloccaggio in posizione.

Collegare i cavi di alimentazione e dati (se applicabile).5.

Ricollocare il pannello laterale (consultare "Rimozione e ricollocamento del 6.

pannello laterale" a pagina 38).

Ricollegare il cavo di alimentazione e tutte le periferiche esterne al 7.

computer.

Accendere il computer.8.

1 disco rigido 2 supporto del disco rigido