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Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference

CHAPTER FOUR

UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER

In this chapter, you will learn how to upgrade the DRAM and hard disk drive, and how

to install the wireless LAN mini-Card.

Warning: We strongly recommend that you return the notebook to the dealer or the

shop for the hardware upgrade.

Before you perform the hardware upgrade, please turn off the system, unplug the AC

adapter, remove the battery pack and also disconnect the LAN and Modem cables ﬁrst

for your safety.

When the hardware upgrade is completed, please be sure to fasten all the screws

before turning on the notebook.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2
2. BIOS SETUP AND SECURITY 3
4. UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER 3
5. TROUBLESHOOTING 4
Using This Manual 5
Symbols and Conventions 5
Environment 6
Chapter Summaries 8
CHAPTER ONE 9
GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS 9
Performance Features 10
Your System At A Glance 12
Front and Rear Views 15
5. Ventilation Grill 16
6. DVI-I Port 16
7. TV (S-Video) Port 16
Side Views 17
12. USB2.0 Port (x3) 19
13. ExpressCard Slot 19
Bottom View 20
3. Audio Subwoofer 21
4. System Device Cover 21
5. Ventilation Grill 21
AC Adapter 22
LED Status Indicator 23
Keyboard Features 24
Windows Keys 25
IR Remote Control 26
Touch Pad 30
Graphic Subsystem 31
Audio Subsystem 32
Adjusting the Volume Manually 32
Voice Recording 32
Connecting the Modem 33
Ethernet 34
Connecting to the Network 34
CHAPTER TWO 35
<Tab> 37
Modifying the BIOS Settings 38
Main Setup 38
Advanced Setup 38
Security Setup 39
Power Setup 40
Boot Setup 41
CHAPTER THREE 43
The Battery Pack 44
To Remove the Battery Pack: 45
To Install the Battery Pack: 45
Checking the Battery Level 46
Using Windows Power Options 48
Windows’ Power Schemes 48
Suspend Mode 50
Power Button Action 51
Low Battery Warning 52
Quick Access 53
CHAPTER FOUR 54
UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER 54
Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive 55
Upgrading the System Memory 58
CHAPTER FIVE 64
TROUBLESHOOTING 64
Audio Problems 66
Hard Disk Problems 67
The ﬁles are corrupted 68
Optical Drive Problems 69
Display Problems 70
Keyboard and Mouse Problems 70
CMOS Battery Problem 71
Memory Problems 71
Modem Problems 72
Performance Problems 74
The USB device does not work 75
APPENDIX A 76
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 76
Processor and Core Logic 77
System Memory 77
Ports and Connectors 80
Battery Pack / AC Adapter 80
Operating System 81
Physical Speciﬁcation 81
APPENDIX B 82
AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES 82
Modiﬁcations 83
Declaration of Conformity 83
European Notice 84
Canadian Notice 84
Power Cord Requirement 85
Other Countries 86
Telephone lines requirement 87
Battery Pack Safety 87
Laser Safety 88
Warning! 88

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