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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
CAPÍTULO 1: CONFIGURAR O SEU COMPUTADOR DE MESA
- Antes de configurar o seu computador de mesa
- Conectar o monitor
- Conecte o teclado e o mouse
- Conectar o cabo de rede (opcional)
- Conecte o cabo de alimentação
- Pressionar o botão liga/desliga
- Configurar o Microsoft Windows
- Conectar-se à Internet (opcional)
CAPÍTULO 2: CONHEÇA O SEU COMPUTADOR DE MESA
- Recursos da parte frontal
- Recursos da da parte traseira
- Recursos da parte superior
CAPÍTULO 3: USAR O SEU COMPUTADOR DE MESA
- Alienware Command Center
- Trabalhar com RAID
- Otimizar o desempenho
- Configurar o BIOS
CAPÍTULO 4: INSTALAR COMPONENTES ADICIONAIS OU DE REPOSIÇÃO
- Antes de você começar
- Remover e recolocar o painel lateral
- Vista interna do seu computador
- Remover e instalar módulo(s) de memória
- Remover e recolocar disco(s) rígido(s)
- Remover e instalar placa(s) de expansão
CAPÍTULO 5: DIAGNOSTICAR E SOLUCIONAR PROBLEMAS
- Dicas e sugestões básicas
- Backup e manutenção geral
- Ferramentas de diagnóstico de software
CAPÍTULO 6: RECUPERAÇÃO DO SISTEMA
- AlienRespawn
- Serviço Dell DataSafe Online Backup (opcional)
CAPÍTULO 7: ESPECIFICAÇÕES
APÊNDICE A: PRECAUÇÕES DE SEGURANÇA GERAL E ELÉTRICA
APÊNDICE B: ENTRAR EM CONTATO COM A ALIENWARE
CAPÍTULO 1: CONFIGURAR O SEU COMPUTADOR DE MESA
- Antes de configurar o seu computador de mesa
- Conectar o monitor
- Conectar o teclado e o mouse
- Conectar o cabo de rede (opcional)
- Conectar o cabo de alimentação
- Pressionar o botão liga/desliga
- Configurar o Microsoft Windows
- Conectar-se à Internet (opcional)
CAPÍTULO 2: CONHECER O SEU COMPUTADOR DE MESA
- Recursos da parte frontal
- Recursos da da parte traseira
- Botão da luz traseira
- Conectores do painel traseiro
- Recursos da parte superior
CAPÍTULO 3: USAR O SEU COMPUTADOR DE MESA
- Alienware Command Center
- Trabalhar com RAID
- Otimizar o desempenho
- Configurar o BIOS
CAPÍTULO 4: INSTALAR COMPONENTES ADICIONAIS OU DE REPOSIÇÃO
- Antes de você começar
- Remover e recolocar o painel lateral
- Vista interna do seu computador
- Remover e instalar módulo(s) de memória
- Remover e recolocar disco(s) rígido(s)
- Remover e instalar placa(s) de expansão
CAPÍTULO 5: DIAGNOSTICAR E SOLUCIONAR PROBLEMAS
- Dicas e sugestões básicas
- Backup e manutenção geral
- Ferramentas de diagnóstico de software
CAPÍTULO 6: RECUPERAÇÃO DO SISTEMA
- AlienRespawn
- Serviço Dell DataSafe Online Backup (opcional)
CAPÍTULO 7: ESPECIFICAÇÕES
APÊNDICE A: PRECAUÇÕES DE SEGURANÇA GERAL E ELÉTRICA
APÊNDICE B: ENTRAR EM CONTATO COM A ALIENWARE

CAPÍTULO 7: ESPECIFICAÇÕES

Modelo do computador

Alienware Aurora-R3

Dimensões

Altura

(com as aberturas de

ventilação superiores

abertas)

432 mm

Largura 249 mm

Profundidade 635 mm

Peso médio 22,09 kg

NOTA: O peso do seu computador de mesa irá

variar dependendo da variabilidade de fabricação

e conguração.

Processador e chipset do sistema

Processador Intel Core i7

Intel Core i5

Intel Core i3

Cache L2 256 KB

Cache L3 até 8 MB

Chipset do sistema Intel P67

Velocidade de DMI 2,5 GT/s

Largura do barramento DRAM 64 bits

Largura do barramento de

endereços do processador

64 bits

Largura de banda do

barramento de dados

até 6,4 GT/s

Suporte a RAID (apenas

unidades SATA internas)

RAID 0

RAID 1

RAID 1+0

Chip do BIOS (NVRAM) 32 MB

Memória

Conectores quatro soquetes DIMM DDR3 acessíveis

internamente

Capacidades 1 GB, 2 GB e 4 GB