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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Contents Before Working Inside Your Computer...... 10 ....................10 Before You Begin .................... 10 Safety Instructions ..................12 Recommended Tools After Working Inside Your Computer......13 Technical Overview..............14 ................14 Inside View of Your Computer ....................15 Right View .......................16 Left View ................17 System-Board Components ..................
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Removing the Battery............29 .....................29 Prerequisites ......................30 Procedure Replacing the Battery............31 ......................31 Procedure ....................32 Post-requisites Removing the Battery Case..........33 .....................33 Prerequisites ......................33 Procedure Replacing the Battery Case..........36 ......................36 Procedure ....................36 Post-requisites Removing the Hard Drive..........37 ..................... 37 Prerequisites ......................
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Removing the Right AlienFX Side-Panel Connector................45 .....................45 Prerequisites ......................45 Procedure Replacing the Right AlienFX Side-Panel Connector................48 ......................48 Procedure ....................48 Post-requisites Removing the Left AlienFX Side-Panel Connector................49 .....................49 Prerequisites ......................49 Procedure Replacing the Left AlienFX Side-Panel Connector................53 ......................53 Procedure ....................53...
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Replacing the Drive-Bay Heat-Sensor......61 ......................61 Procedure ....................61 Post-requisites Removing the Memory Module(s)....... 62 ..................... 62 Prerequisites ......................62 Procedure Replacing the Memory Module(s)........64 ......................64 Procedure ....................65 Post-requisites Removing the Graphics Card..........66 .....................66 Prerequisites ......................66 Procedure Replacing the Graphics Card.......... 69 ......................69 Procedure ....................69...
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Replacing the Full-length Graphics Cards....79 ......................79 Procedure ....................79 Post-requisites Removing the PCI Fan............80 ....................80 Prerequisites ......................80 Procedure Replacing the PCI Fan............85 ......................85 Procedure ....................85 Post-requisites Removing the Front-bezel Heat-sensor....86 .....................86 Prerequisites ......................86 Procedure Replacing the Front-bezel Heat-sensor....
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Replacing the Processor Cooling Assembly... 95 ......................95 Procedure ....................96 Post-requisites Removing the Processor..........97 ..................... 97 Prerequisites ......................97 Procedure Replacing the Processor..........99 ......................99 Procedure ....................100 Post-requisites Removing the Power-Supply Unit.......101 ....................101 Prerequisites ......................101 Procedure Replacing the Power-Supply Unit......104 ......................
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Replacing the Wireless Card.......... 112 ......................112 Procedure ....................112 Post-requisites Removing the Logo Board..........113 ....................113 Prerequisites ......................113 Procedure Replacing the Logo Board..........116 ......................116 Procedure ....................116 Post-requisites Removing the System Board......... 117 .....................117 Prerequisites ......................
Before Working Inside Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by their edges and avoid touching pins and contacts. NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered. Before You Begin Save and close all open files and exit all open applications.
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WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. After you finish working inside the computer, replace all covers, panels, and screws before connecting to the power source.
CAUTION: Press and eject any installed card from the media- card reader. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Philips screwdriver • Flat-head screwdriver • Plastic scribe...
After Working Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer. Replace all screws and make sure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. Connect any external devices, peripherals, and cables you removed before working on your computer.
Technical Overview WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Stability Foot WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
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Lift the stability foot off the computer. stability foot screws (2) computer...
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Tilt the computer back to the upright position.
Replacing the Stability Foot WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Side Panels WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
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Pull and lift the right side-panel away from the chassis. screw security-cable slot latch release panel right side-panel Repeat the procedure from step 2 to step 3 on the left side-panel.
Replacing the Side Panels WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Battery Case WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
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Remove the batteries from the battery-compartment. battery-case door AA batteries (2) Press the releasing clips on the cable connector to disconnect the battery- case cable from the chassis. Remove the screws that secure the battery compartment to the chassis.
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Lift the battery-case off the chassis. battery-case cable battery-case connector battery-case screws (2)
Replacing the Battery Case WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
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Using the tab, slide and remove the hard-drive assembly from the chassis. power cable data cable chassis screw hard-drive assembly Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.
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Slide and remove the hard drive from the hard-drive bracket. NOTE: Repeat step 2 to step 5 to remove any other hard drives installed in your computer. screws (4) hard drive hard-drive bracket...
Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
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Slide and lift the optical-drive assembly of the chassis. screw optical-drive assembly data cable and power cable Remove the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive.
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Slide and remove the optical drive from the optical-drive bracket. screws (2) optical drive optical-drive bracket...
Replacing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Right AlienFX Side-Panel Connector WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
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Remove the right AlienFX side-panel connector assembly from the chassis. screw right AlienFX side-panel connector assembly AlienFX side-panel cable AlienFX side-panel connector...
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Remove the screws that secure the right AlienFX side-panel connector to the bracket and set it aside in a secure location. screws (2) right AlienFX side-panel connector...
Replacing the Right AlienFX Side-Panel Connector WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Left AlienFX Side-Panel Connector WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
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Disconnect the cable that connects the left AlienFX side-panel connector to the I/O board. AlienFX side-panel left AlienFX side-panel connector cable I/O board Turn the chassis over. Remove the AlienFX side-panel cable through the routing holes. Remove the screw that secures the left AlienFX side-panel connector assembly to the chassis.
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Remove the left AlienFX side-panel connector assembly from the chassis. screw left AlienFX side-panel connector assembly...
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Remove the screws that secure the AlienFX side-panel connector to the bracket and set it aside in a secure location. screw left AlienFX side-panel connector...
Replacing the Left AlienFX Side-Panel Connector WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the I/O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
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Disconnect all cables from the connectors on the I/O board. NOTE: Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can reroute them correctly after you replace the I/O board. cables connector I/O board Remove the screws that secure the I/O board to the chassis.
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Remove the I/O board out of the chassis. I/O board screws (2)
Replacing the I/O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Drive-Bay Heat-Sensor WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
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Disconnect the drive-bay heat-sensor cable from the connector on the system board. drive-bay heat-sensor drive-bay heat-sensor connector cable connector drive-bay heat-sensor cable Turn the chassis over. Remove the cable through the sensor bracket. Locate the drive-bay heat-sensor. See “Left View”. Press the release tab on the securing clip.
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Slide the drive-bay heat-sensor cable out of the sensor bracket. release tab securing clip drive-bay heat-sensor cable...
Replacing the Drive-Bay Heat-Sensor WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
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Grasp the memory module near the securing clip, and then gently ease the memory module out of the memory-module slot. NOTE: Repeat step 2 to step 3 to remove any other memory modules installed in your computer. securing clips (2) memory module memory-module slot...
Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
Insert the memory module into the memory-module connector until the memory module snaps into position and the securing clips lock in place. NOTE: If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it. memory module memory-module slot notch Post-requisites Remove both the left and right side-panels.
Removing the Graphics Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
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Press the releasing clips on the power-cable connectors to disconnect the power cables from the graphics card. NOTE: The location of the power supply connector varies depending on the video card installed. screw cover screws (2) graphics card power cables (2)
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Press and hold the securing tab on the card connector, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease the card out of the slot. graphics card releasing clips...
Replacing the Graphics Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Multiple Graphics Cards WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
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Remove the graphics bridge that connects the graphics cards. graphics bridge Starting with the graphics card on the PCI-Express x16 card SLOT1, press and push the screw covers covering the screws that secure the graphics card. Remove the screws that secure the graphics card to the chassis.
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Press the releasing clips on the power-cable connectors to disconnect the power cables from the graphics card. NOTE: The location of the power supply connector varies depending on the video card installed. screw cover screws (2) power cables (2)
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Press and hold the securing tab on the card connector, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease the card out of the card connector. graphics card releasing clips Repeat steps 2 to 5 to remove graphics card on the PCI-Express x16 card connector (SLOT3) and PCI-Express x16 card connector (SLOT5).
Replacing the Multiple Graphics Cards WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Full-length Graphics Cards WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
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Pull the clamp away from the bracket. clamp bracket Press and push the screw covers covering the screws that secure the graphics card. Remove the screws that secure the graphics card to the chassis.
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Press the releasing clips on the power-cable connectors to disconnect the power cables from the graphics card. NOTE: The location of the power supply connector varies depending on the video card installed. screw cover screws (2) power cables (2)
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Press and hold the securing tab on the card connector, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease the card out of the card connector. graphics card releasing clips...
Replacing the Full-length Graphics Cards WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the PCI Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
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Remove the screws that secure the graphics-card bracket to the chassis. screws (4) graphics-card bracket...
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Remove the screws that secure the PCI fan to the chassis. PCI fan screws (2) Disconnect the PCI-fan cable and front-bezel heat-sensor cable from the connector on the system board.
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Pry out the PCI fan from the tabs securing it to the chassis. tabs PCI fan PCI-fan cable front-bezel heat-sensor PCI-fan connector Remove the screws securing the fan shroud to the PCI fan.
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Pry out the PCI fan from the fan shroud by lifting the fan shroud upwards. screws (4) fan shroud...
Replacing the PCI Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Front-bezel Heat-sensor WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
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Slide the chassis heat-sensor cable out of the bracket. chassis heat-sensor cable securing clip release tab fan shroud...
Replacing the Front-bezel Heat-sensor WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Memory Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
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Lift the memory fan out of the chassis. memory-fan release tab screw memory-fan cable...
Replacing the Memory Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Processor Cooling-Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
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Remove the screws that secure the processor liquid-cooling assembly fan to the chassis. screws (4) processor liquid-cooling assembly fan processor liquid-cooling processor liquid-cooling assembly pump assembly pump cable processor liquid-cooling assembly fan cable...
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Slide and lift the processor liquid-cooling assembly out of the chassis. processor liquid-cooling processor liquid-cooling assembly assembly pump...
Replacing the Processor Cooling Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Processor WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
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Open the processor cover and gently lift the processor from the processor socket. left release-lever right release-lever processor cover processor...
Replacing the Processor WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
Press down and push the right-release lever. Place it under the tab on the processor cover. processor processor pin-1 connector processor cover left release-lever right release-lever Post-requisites Replace the processor liquid-cooling assembly fan. Replace both the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the Side Panels”.
Removing the Power-Supply Unit WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
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Remove the screws that secure the power-supply unit to the back of the chassis. power cable power supply screws (4)
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Lift the power-supply cover away from the chassis. power supply power-supply cover Slide the power-supply unit out through the back of the chassis and remove it from the computer. chassis power-supply unit...
Replacing the Power-Supply Unit WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
Procedure WARNING: The cables and ports on the back of the power supply are color-coded to indicate the different power wattage. Ensure that you plug in the cable to the correct port. Failure to do so may result in damaging the power supply and/or system components.
Post-requisites Replace the full length graphics cards. Replace the graphics card. Replace both the left and right side-panels. See “Removing the Side Panels”. Replace the stability foot.
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
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Press the battery-release lever to remove the battery. battery-release lever coin-cell battery...
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Wireless Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
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Slide and pull the wireless card away from the wireless-card slot. antenna cables screw antenna cables connector wireless card wireless-card slot...
Replacing the Wireless Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Logo Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
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Slide the logo board out of the chassis. logo board connector screw Remove the screws that secure the logo board to the bracket.
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Lift the logo board out of the bracket. screws (6) logo board bracket logo board...
Replacing the Logo Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
Procedure NOTE: Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can reroute them correctly after you replace the system board. For information on system board connectors, see “System-Board Components”. Lay the computer on the left side. Disconnect all the cables connected to the system-board assembly.
Replacing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.
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Replace the memory fan. Replace the wireless card. Replace both the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the Side Panels”. 10 Replace the stability foot.
System Setup Overview CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings in the system setup program. Certain changes can make your computer work incorrectly. NOTE: Before you change system setup, it is recommended that you write down the system setup screen information for future reference.
Build Date Displays the BIOS release date. Product Information Product Name Displays the product name. Default: Alienware Area-51 R2. Set Service Tag Allows you to enter the service tag of your computer. Asset Tag Displays the asset tag of your computer.
Main CPU Speed Displays the CPU speed. Cache L2 Displays the processor L2 cache size. Cache L3 Displays the processor L3 cache size. Device Information SATA Port1 Displays the SATA 1 drive installed in the computer. SATA Port2 Displays the SATA 2 drive installed in the computer.
Advanced Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology Allows you to enable or disable Intel (R) Speedstep Technology. Default: Enabled. NOTE: If enabled, the processor clock speed and core voltage are adjusted dynamically based on the processor load. CPU C states Allows you to enable or disable CPU C states.
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Advanced Deep Sleep Control Allows you to define the controls when Deep Sleep is enabled. Default: Enabled in S5 Only. Chipset Spread Spectrum Enabling this option could reduce the EMI. Default: Enabled. CPU Base Clock (MHz) Base clock for CPU. Default: 100.00.
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Chipset Command Rate Displays the Command Rate (editable in Manual Mode). Displays the Column Address Strobe Latency (editable in Manual Mode). tRCD Displays timing of RAS to CAS delay (editable in Manual Mode). Displays timing of RAS Precharge (editable in Manual Mode). tRAS Displays timing of Row Address Strobe (editable in Manual Mode).
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Chipset Turbo Mode If enabled, allows processor to run at faster frequencies than marked. Default: Enabled. Long duration power limit Allows you to change the long duration power limit. Default: 140. Long duration maintained Allows you to change the long duration time limit.
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Chipset Mailbox Configuration Allows you to change the mailbox configuration. SVID Communication Allows you to change the Serial Voltage Identification support. Default: Auto. VCCIN Voltage Allows you to change the Eventual CPU Input Voltage support. Default: Auto. CPU Core/Ring Voltage Mode Allows you to change the CPU Core/Ring Voltage Mode.
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Chipset Load Level 1 OC Settings Allows you to select OC Level Profile 1. Load Level 2 OC Settings Allows you to select OC Level Profile 2 Security Supervisor Password Displays the supervisor password. User Password Displays the user password. Set Supervisor Password Allows you to set, change, or delete the supervisor password.
Boot 1st Boot Allows you to enable or disable the 1st boot device. Default: Hard Disk. 2nd Boot Allows you to enable or disable the 2nd boot device. Default: USB Hard Disk. 3rd Boot Allows you to enable or disable the 3rd boot device.
NOTE: The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the CMOS setting. Lay the chassis on the left side. Remove the stability foot Remove both the left and right side-panel. See "Removing the Side Panels”. Locate the password reset jumper (PASSWORD1) on the system board. See "System Board Components”.
Locate the CMOS jumper (CLEAR_CMOS1) on the system board. See “System-Board Components”. Remove the jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1 and 2. Wait for approximately five seconds to clear the CMOS setting. Remove the jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3. pin 1 pin 2 pin 3...
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Click Download File to download the latest version of the BIOS for your computer. On the next page, select Single-file download and click Continue. 10 Save the file and once the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the BIOS update file. Double-click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions on the screen.