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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: INSTALLERA DATORN
- Innan du installerar datorn
- Ansluta bildskärmen
- Ansluta tangentbord och mus
- Ansluta nätverkskabeln (valfritt)
- Ansluta elsladden
- Tryck på strömbrytaren
- Konfigurera Microsoft Windows
- Ansluta till internet (valfritt)
KAPITEL 2: LÄR KÄNNA DATORN
- Funktioner på framsidan
- Funktioner på baksidan
- Funktioner på ovansidan
KAPITEL 3: ANVÄNDA DATORN
- Alienwares kommandocenter
- Arbeta med RAID
- Optimera prestanda
- Konfigurera BIOS
KAPITEL 4: INSTALLERA TILLÄGGS- ELLER UTBYTESKOMPONENTER
- Innan du börjar
- Ta bort och sätta tillbaka sidopanelen
- Inuti datorn
- Ta bort och sätta dit minnesmoduler
- Ta bort och sätta dit hårddiskar
- Ta bort och sätta tillbaka expansionskort
KAPITEL 5: FELSÖKNING
- Grundläggande råd och tips
- Säkerhetskopiering och allmänt underhåll
- Verktyg för programdiagnostik
KAPITEL 6: SYSTEMÅTERSTÄLLNING
- AlienRespawn
- Dell DataSafe Online Backup (tillval)
KAPITEL 7: SPECIFIKATIONER
BILAGA A: ALLMÄNNA OCH ELEKTRISKA SÄKERHETSÅTGÄRDER
BILAGA B: KONTAKTA ALIENWARE

KAPITEL 4: INSTALLERA TILLÄGGS- ELLER UTBYTESKOMPONENTER

Ta bort och sätta tillbaka sidopanelen

VIKTIGT! Koppla bort nätkabeln från datorn innan du tar bort

sidopanelen.

Så här tar du bort sidopanelen:

Följ anvisningarna i avsnittet Innan du börjar på sidan 1. 34.

Obs! Ta bort säkerhetsvajern från dess uttag (i tillämpliga fall).

Skjut spärren åt höger för att låsa upp frigöringspanelen.2.

Dra upp frigöringspanelen för att öppna sidopanelen.3.

Lägg undan sidopanelen på en säker plats.4.

Obs! Teaterbelysning tänds automatiskt när sidopanelen tas bort.

Teaterbelysningen drivs av interna batterier.

Sätt tillbaka sidopanelen genom att trycka den mot datorns sida tills den låses

fast på plats.

1 frigöringspanel 2 uttag för säkerhetsvajer

3 spärr 4 sidopanel