Document Outline

• INTRODUCTION
  • 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: CONNECTING DEVICES
• Connecting Printers
• Connecting USB Devices
• Connecting IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Devices
  • CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP
• Alienware Command Center
• Working With RAID
• Optimizing Performance
• Configuring the BIOS
  • CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
• Before You Begin
• Opening and Closing 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 6: TROUBLESHOOTING
• Basic Hints and Tips
• Backup and General Maintenance
• Software Diagnostic Tools
• Answers to Common Problems
  • CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY
• AlienRespawn v2.0
• Recovery Options
• Password Protection
• AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc
• Dell DataSafe Local Backup
  • CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
  • APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
  • APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE
  • APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards
• INTRODUCTION
  • 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: CONNECTING DEVICES
• Connecting Printers
• Connecting USB Devices
• Connecting IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Devices
  • CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP
• Alienware Command Center
• Working With RAID
• Optimizing Performance
• Configuring the BIOS
  • CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
• Before You Begin
• Opening and Closing 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 6: TROUBLESHOOTING
• Basic Hints and Tips
• Backup and General Maintenance
• Software Diagnostic Tools
• Answers to Common Problems
  • CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY
• AlienRespawn v2.0
• Recovery Options
• Password Protection
• AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc
• Dell DataSafe Local Backup
  • CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
  • APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
  • APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE
  • APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards
• INTRODUCTION
  • 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: CONNECTING DEVICES
• Connecting Printers
• Connecting USB Devices
• Connecting IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Devices
  • CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP
• Alienware Command Center
• Working With RAID
• Optimizing Performance
• Configuring the BIOS
  • CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
• Before You Begin
• Opening and Closing 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 6: TROUBLESHOOTING
• Basic Hints and Tips
• Backup and General Maintenance
• Software Diagnostic Tools
• Answers to Common Problems
  • CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY
• AlienRespawn v2.0
• Recovery Options
• Password Protection
• AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc
• Dell DataSafe Local Backup
  • CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
  • APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
  • APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE
  • APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards
• INTRODUCTION
  • 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: CONNECTING DEVICES
• Connecting Printers
• Connecting USB Devices
• Connecting IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Devices
  • CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP
• Alienware Command Center
• Working With RAID
• Optimizing Performance
• Configuring the BIOS
  • CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
• Before You Begin
• Opening and Closing 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 6: TROUBLESHOOTING
• Basic Hints and Tips
• Backup and General Maintenance
• Software Diagnostic Tools
• Answers to Common Problems
  • CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY
• AlienRespawn v2.0
• Recovery Options
• Password Protection
• AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc
• Dell DataSafe Local Backup
  • CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
  • APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
  • APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE
  • APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards
• INTRODUCTION
  • 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: CONNECTING DEVICES
• Connecting Printers
• Connecting USB Devices
• Connecting IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Devices
  • CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP
• Alienware Command Center
• Working With RAID
• Optimizing Performance
• Configuring the BIOS
  • CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
• Before You Begin
• Opening and Closing 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 6: TROUBLESHOOTING
• Basic Hints and Tips
• Backup and General Maintenance
• Software Diagnostic Tools
• Answers to Common Problems
  • CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY
• AlienRespawn v2.0
• Recovery Options
• Password Protection
• AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc
• Dell DataSafe Local Backup
  • CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
  • APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
  • APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE
  • APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards
• INTRODUCTION
  • 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: CONNECTING DEVICES
• Connecting Printers
• Connecting USB Devices
• Connecting IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Devices
  • CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP
• Alienware Command Center
• Working With RAID
• Optimizing Performance
• Configuring the BIOS
  • CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
• Before You Begin
• Opening and Closing 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 6: TROUBLESHOOTING
• Basic Hints and Tips
• Backup and General Maintenance
• Software Diagnostic Tools
• Answers to Common Problems
  • CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY
• AlienRespawn v2.0
• Recovery Options
• Password Protection
• AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc
• Dell DataSafe Local Backup
  • CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
  • APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
  • APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE
  • APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards
• INTRODUCTION
  • 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: CONNECTING DEVICES
• Connecting Printers
• Connecting USB Devices
• Connecting IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Devices
  • CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP
• Alienware Command Center
• Working With RAID
• Optimizing Performance
• Configuring the BIOS
  • CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
• Before You Begin
• Opening and Closing 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 6: TROUBLESHOOTING
• Basic Hints and Tips
• Backup and General Maintenance
• Software Diagnostic Tools
• Answers to Common Problems
  • CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY
• AlienRespawn v2.0
• Recovery Options
• Password Protection
• AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc
• Dell DataSafe Local Backup
  • CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
  • APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
  • APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE
  • APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards
• INTRODUCTION
  • 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: CONNECTING DEVICES
• Connecting Printers
• Connecting USB Devices
• Connecting IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Devices
  • CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP
• Alienware Command Center
• Working With RAID
• Optimizing Performance
• Configuring the BIOS
  • CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
• Before You Begin
• Opening and Closing 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 6: TROUBLESHOOTING
• Basic Hints and Tips
• Backup and General Maintenance
• Software Diagnostic Tools
• Answers to Common Problems
  • CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY
• AlienRespawn v2.0
• Recovery Options
• Password Protection
• AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc
• Dell DataSafe Local Backup
  • CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
  • APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
  • APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE
  • APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards
• INTRODUCTION
  • 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: CONNECTING DEVICES
• Connecting Printers
• Connecting USB Devices
• Connecting IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Devices
  • CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP
• Alienware Command Center
• Working With RAID
• Optimizing Performance
• Configuring the BIOS
  • CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
• Before You Begin
• Opening and Closing 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 6: TROUBLESHOOTING
• Basic Hints and Tips
• Backup and General Maintenance
• Software Diagnostic Tools
• Answers to Common Problems
  • CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY
• AlienRespawn v2.0
• Recovery Options
• Password Protection
• AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc
• Dell DataSafe Local Backup
  • CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
  • APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
  • APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE
  • APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards
• INTRODUCTION
  • 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: CONNECTING DEVICES
• Connecting Printers
• Connecting USB Devices
• Connecting IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Devices
  • CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP
• Alienware Command Center
• Working With RAID
• Optimizing Performance
• Configuring the BIOS
  • CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
• Before You Begin
• Opening and Closing 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 6: TROUBLESHOOTING
• Basic Hints and Tips
• Backup and General Maintenance
• Software Diagnostic Tools
• Answers to Common Problems
  • CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY
• AlienRespawn v2.0
• Recovery Options
• Password Protection
• AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc
• Dell DataSafe Local Backup
  • CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
  • APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
  • APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE
  • APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards
• INTRODUCTION
  • 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: CONNECTING DEVICES
• Connecting Printers
• Connecting USB Devices
• Connecting IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Devices
  • CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP
• Alienware Command Center
• Working With RAID
• Optimizing Performance
• Configuring the BIOS
  • CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
• Before You Begin
• Opening and Closing 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 6: TROUBLESHOOTING
• Basic Hints and Tips
• Backup and General Maintenance
• Software Diagnostic Tools
• Answers to Common Problems
  • CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY
• AlienRespawn v2.0
• Recovery Options
• Password Protection
• AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc
• Dell DataSafe Local Backup
  • CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
  • APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
  • APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE
  • APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards
• INTRODUCTION
  • 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: CONNECTING DEVICES
• Connecting Printers
• Connecting USB Devices
• Connecting IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Devices
  • CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP
• Alienware Command Center
• Working With RAID
• Optimizing Performance
• Configuring the BIOS
  • CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
• Before You Begin
• Opening and Closing 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 6: TROUBLESHOOTING
• Basic Hints and Tips
• Backup and General Maintenance
• Software Diagnostic Tools
• Answers to Common Problems
  • CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY
• AlienRespawn v2.0
• Recovery Options
• Password Protection
• AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc
• Dell DataSafe Local Backup
  • CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
  • APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
  • APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE
  • APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards
• INTRODUCTION
  • 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: CONNECTING DEVICES
• Connecting Printers
• Connecting USB Devices
• Connecting IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Devices
  • CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP
• Alienware Command Center
• Working With RAID
• Optimizing Performance
• Configuring the BIOS
  • CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
• Before You Begin
• Opening and Closing 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 6: TROUBLESHOOTING
• Basic Hints and Tips
• Backup and General Maintenance
• Software Diagnostic Tools
• Answers to Common Problems
  • CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY
• AlienRespawn v2.0
• Recovery Options
• Password Protection
• AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc
• Dell DataSafe Local Backup
  • CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
  • APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
  • APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE
  • APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards
• INTRODUCTION
  • 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: CONNECTING DEVICES
• Connecting Printers
• Connecting USB Devices
• Connecting IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Devices
  • CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP
• Alienware Command Center
• Working With RAID
• Optimizing Performance
• Configuring the BIOS
  • CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
• Before You Begin
• Opening and Closing 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 6: TROUBLESHOOTING
• Basic Hints and Tips
• Backup and General Maintenance
• Software Diagnostic Tools
• Answers to Common Problems
  • CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY
• AlienRespawn v2.0
• Recovery Options
• Password Protection
• AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc
• Dell DataSafe Local Backup
  • CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
  • APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
  • APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE
  • APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards
• INTRODUCTION
  • 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: CONNECTING DEVICES
• Connecting Printers
• Connecting USB Devices
• Connecting IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Devices
  • CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP
• Alienware Command Center
• Working With RAID
• Optimizing Performance
• Configuring the BIOS
  • CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
• Before You Begin
• Opening and Closing 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 6: TROUBLESHOOTING
• Basic Hints and Tips
• Backup and General Maintenance
• Software Diagnostic Tools
• Answers to Common Problems
  • CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY
• AlienRespawn v2.0
• Recovery Options
• Password Protection
• AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc
• Dell DataSafe Local Backup
  • CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
  • APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
  • APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE
  • APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards
• INTRODUCTION
  • 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: CONNECTING DEVICES
• Connecting Printers
• Connecting USB Devices
• Connecting IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Devices
  • CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP
• Alienware Command Center
• Working With RAID
• Optimizing Performance
• Configuring the BIOS
  • CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
• Before You Begin
• Opening and Closing 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 6: TROUBLESHOOTING
• Basic Hints and Tips
• Backup and General Maintenance
• Software Diagnostic Tools
• Answers to Common Problems
  • CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY
• AlienRespawn v2.0
• Recovery Options
• Password Protection
• AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc
• Dell DataSafe Local Backup
  • CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
  • APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
  • APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE
  • APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards
• INTRODUCTION
  • 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: CONNECTING DEVICES
• Connecting Printers
• Connecting USB Devices
• Connecting IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Devices
  • CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP
• Alienware Command Center
• Working With RAID
• Optimizing Performance
• Configuring the BIOS
  • CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
• Before You Begin
• Opening and Closing 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 6: TROUBLESHOOTING
• Basic Hints and Tips
• Backup and General Maintenance
• Software Diagnostic Tools
• Answers to Common Problems
  • CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY
• AlienRespawn v2.0
• Recovery Options
• Password Protection
• AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc
• Dell DataSafe Local Backup
  • CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
  • APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
  • APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE
  • APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards
• INTRODUCTION
  • 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: CONNECTING DEVICES
• Connecting Printers
• Connecting USB Devices
• Connecting IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Devices
  • CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP
• Alienware Command Center
• Working With RAID
• Optimizing Performance
• Configuring the BIOS
  • CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
• Before You Begin
• Opening and Closing 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 6: TROUBLESHOOTING
• Basic Hints and Tips
• Backup and General Maintenance
• Software Diagnostic Tools
• Answers to Common Problems
  • CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY
• AlienRespawn v2.0
• Recovery Options
• Password Protection
• AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc
• Dell DataSafe Local Backup
  • CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
  • APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
  • APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE
  • APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards
• INTRODUCTION
  • 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: CONNECTING DEVICES
• Connecting Printers
• Connecting USB Devices
• Connecting IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Devices
  • CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP
• Alienware Command Center
• Working With RAID
• Optimizing Performance
• Configuring the BIOS
  • CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
• Before You Begin
• Opening and Closing 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 6: TROUBLESHOOTING
• Basic Hints and Tips
• Backup and General Maintenance
• Software Diagnostic Tools
• Answers to Common Problems
  • CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY
• AlienRespawn v2.0
• Recovery Options
• Password Protection
• AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc
• Dell DataSafe Local Backup
  • CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
  • APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
  • APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE
  • APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards
• INTRODUCTION
  • 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: CONNECTING DEVICES
• Connecting Printers
• Connecting USB Devices
• Connecting IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Devices
  • CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP
• Alienware Command Center
• Working With RAID
• Optimizing Performance
• Configuring the BIOS
  • CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
• Before You Begin
• Opening and Closing 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 6: TROUBLESHOOTING
• Basic Hints and Tips
• Backup and General Maintenance
• Software Diagnostic Tools
• Answers to Common Problems
  • CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY
• AlienRespawn v2.0
• Recovery Options
• Password Protection
• AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc
• Dell DataSafe Local Backup
  • CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
  • APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
  • APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE
  • APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards
• EINFÜHRUNG
• KAPITEL 1: EINRICHTEN IHRES DESKTOPS
  • Vor dem Einrichten Ihres Desktops
  • Monitor anschließen
  • Anschließen der Tastatur und der Maus
  • Das Netzwerkkabel anschließen (optional)
  • Das Netzkabel anschließen
  • Den Netzschalter drücken
  • Einrichtung von Microsoft Windows
  • Mit dem Internet verbinden (optional)
• KAPITEL 2: MACHEN SIE SICH MIT IHREM DESKTOP VERTRAUT
  • Vorderansicht, Funktionen
  • Rückansicht, Funktionen
  • Draufsicht, Funktionen
• KAPITEL 3: GERÄTEANSCHLUSS
  • Anschließen von Druckern
  • Anschließen von USB-Geräten
  • Anschließen von IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Geräten
• KAPITEL 4: VERWENDUNG IHRES DESKTOPS
  • Alienware Command Center
  • Arbeiten mit RAID
  • Leistungsoptimierung
  • Konfigurieren des BIOS
• KAPITEL 5: INSTALLIEREN VON ZUSATZ- ODER AUSTAUSCHKOMPONENTEN
  • Vorbereitung
  • Öffnen und Schließen der Seitenwand
  • Innenansicht Ihres Computers
  • Ausbau und Austausch der Speichermodul(e)
  • Ausbau und Austausch der Festplatte(n)
  • Ausbau und Austausch von Erweiterungskarte(n)
• KAPITEL 6: FEHLERBEHEBUNG
  • Grundsätzliche Tipps und Hinweise
  • Datensicherung und allgemeine Wartung
  • Software-Diagnoseprogramme
  • Lösungen zu häufigen Problemen
• KAPITEL 7: SYSTEMWIEDERHERSTELLUNG
  • AlienRespawn v2.0
  • Wiederherstellungsoptionen
  • Kennwortschutz
  • AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc
  • Dell DataSafe Local Backup
• KAPITEL 8: GRUNDLEGENDE TECHNISCHE DATEN
• ANHANG A: ALLGEMEINE UND ELEKTRISCHE SICHERHEITSVORKEHRUNGEN
• ANHANG B: KONTAKTAUFNAHME ZU ALIENWARE
• ANHANG C: WICHTIGE INFORMATIONEN
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 Grafikkarte
• EINFÜHRUNG
• KAPITEL 1: EINRICHTEN IHRES DESKTOPS
  • Vor dem Einrichten Ihres Desktops
  • Monitor anschließen
  • Anschließen der Tastatur und der Maus
  • Das Netzwerkkabel anschließen (optional)
  • Das Netzkabel anschließen
  • Den Netzschalter drücken
  • Einrichtung von Microsoft Windows
  • Mit dem Internet verbinden (optional)
• KAPITEL 2: MACHEN SIE SICH MIT IHREM DESKTOP VERTRAUT
  • Vorderansicht, Funktionen
  • Rückansicht, Funktionen
  • Draufsicht, Funktionen
• KAPITEL 3: GERÄTEANSCHLUSS
  • Anschließen von Druckern
  • Anschließen von USB-Geräten
  • Anschließen von IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Geräten
• KAPITEL 4: VERWENDUNG IHRES DESKTOPS
  • Alienware Command Center
  • Arbeiten mit RAID
  • Leistungsoptimierung
  • Konfigurieren des BIOS
• KAPITEL 5: INSTALLIEREN VON ZUSATZ- ODER AUSTAUSCHKOMPONENTEN
  • Vorbereitung
  • Öffnen und Schließen der Seitenwand
  • Innenansicht Ihres Computers
  • Ausbau und Austausch der Speichermodul(e)
  • Ausbau und Austausch der Festplatte(n)
  • Ausbau und Austausch von Erweiterungskarte(n)
• KAPITEL 6: FEHLERBEHEBUNG
  • Grundsätzliche Tipps und Hinweise
  • Datensicherung und allgemeine Wartung
  • Software-Diagnoseprogramme
  • Lösungen zu häufigen Problemen
• KAPITEL 7: SYSTEMWIEDERHERSTELLUNG
  • AlienRespawn v2.0
  • Wiederherstellungsoptionen
  • Kennwortschutz
  • AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc
  • Dell DataSafe Local Backup
• KAPITEL 8: GRUNDLEGENDE TECHNISCHE DATEN
• ANHANG A: ALLGEMEINE UND ELEKTRISCHE SICHERHEITSVORKEHRUNGEN
• ANHANG B: KONTAKTAUFNAHME ZU ALIENWARE
• ANHANG C: WICHTIGE INFORMATIONEN
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 Grafikkarte