Alienware Alienware X51 Owner's Manual

Alienware X51 R2 Owner’s ManualRegulatory model: D05SRegulatory type: D05S002book.book Page 1 Wednesday, May 15, 2013 1:41 PM

10 | System SetupSystem SetupOverviewUse the system setup to:• get information about the hardware installed in your computer, such as the amount of

System Setup | 11System Setup Options NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appe

12 | System SetupME InformationME Firmware VersionDisplays the version of the Management Engine (ME) Firmware.Memory InformationTotal Memory Display

System Setup | 13Advanced — Integrated DevicesUSB Controller Allows you to enable or disable the integrated USB controller.HD Audio Allows you to en

14 | System SetupSet Boot PriorityBoot Mode Allows you to select Legacy or UEFI boot mode.NOTE: Legacy boot mode if selected, enables booting to dev

System Setup | 15Boot SequenceThis feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.Boot Options• Floppy — The computer attempts to boot f

16 | System SetupChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots1 Enter system setup. See "Entering System Setup" on page 10.2 Scroll using the mo

Flashing the BIOS | 17Flashing the BIOSThe BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. To flash the BI

18 | Contacting AlienwareContacting Alienware NOTE: Dell provides online and telephone-based support and service options for your Alienware compute

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indica

Contents | 3ContentsAbout Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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About Your Computer | 5About Your ComputerFront View NOTE: Your Alienware X51 R2 computer supports dual orientation. You can place your compute

6 | About Your ComputerBack ViewSpecificationsFor detailed information regarding the configuration of your computer, see Specifications at dell.com/

Before You Begin | 7Before You BeginTurn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and e

8 | Before You BeginSafety InstructionsUse the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help ensure yo

Working Inside Your Computer | 9Working Inside Your Computer WARNING: Only a certified service technician is authorized to remove the computer