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Alienware Area-51 m5750 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference Notice The information in this user’s manual is subject to change without notice. THE MANUFACTURER OR RESELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHICH MAY RESULT FROM THE PERFORMANCE OR USE OF THIS MANUAL.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE Symbols and Conventions Protecting Your Computer - Avoid Abusive Handling and Adverse Environments Chapter Summaries 1. GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS Performance Features (1-2,3) System at a Glance (1-4) Top View (1-4,5,6)
  • Page 3 Power Button Action (3-11) Low Battery Warning (3-12) Power Manual Quick Access (3-13) 4. UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive (4-2,3,4,5) Upgrading the System Memory (4-6,7,8,9) Installing the Wireless Mini-Card to the System (4-10,11,12) Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference...
  • Page 4 Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference 5. TROUBLESHOOTING First Step (5-2,3) Audio Problems (5-4) Hard Disk Problems (5-5,6) Optical Drive Problems (5-7) Display Problems (5-8) Keyboard and Mouse Problems (5-9) CMOS Battery Problems (5-10) Memory Problems (5-11) Modem Problems (5-12) Network Adapter / Ethernet Problems (5-13) Performance Problems (5-14) Firewire (IEEE1394) and USB2.0 Problems (5-15)

  • Page 5: Using This Manual

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference Preface Using This Manual This User’s Manual contains general information about the hardware and software setup, troubleshooting, and technical specifications of your notebook computer. Symbols and Conventions The following conventions and symbols are used in this manual: When keys are to be pressed at the same time, a plus (+) symbol is used.

  • Page 6: Protecting Your Computer - Avoid Abusive Handling And Adverse

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference Protecting Your Computer - Avoid Abusive Handling and Adverse Environment Following the advice below will help ensure that you get the most out of your investment. Your computer will serve you well if you take good care of it.
  • Page 7 It is suggested that you clean the ventilation grills regularly to maintain optimal thermal regulation of the notebook. To do this, you may use a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner (with appropriate head adapter) to remove the dust buildup on the ventilation grills. Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference...

  • Page 8: Chapter Summaries

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference Chapter Summaries The following is a summary of the available chapters and appendices in this manual. Chapter 1: Getting to Know the Basics In this chapter, you will learn the basic operations and features of your computer. It gives you a general understanding of the components of your notebook.

  • Page 9: Getting To Know The Basics

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference CHAPTER ONE GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS This chapter introduces the features and components of the computer.

  • Page 10: Performance Features

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference Performance Features High Performance Processor with Napa Chipset Your notebook PC is equipped with a powerful Mobile Intel Pentium M dual-core (Core Duo) or Mobile Intel Pentium M single-core (Core Solo) processor. Together with the latest Napa chipset and technologies, the system offers very advanced PC performance.
  • Page 11 Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference ExpressCard Technology ExpressCard is the next generation of the PC Card standard. The bus interface is based on the two standards: PCI Express for high-performance I/O and USB2.0 for a variety of devices. Standalone Numeric Keypad Your system features a dedicated numeric keypad section that allows the user to enter numeric data easily and quickly.

  • Page 12: System At A Glance

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference Your System At A Glance Top View 1. LCD Latch The LCD latches lock / unlock the LCD panel. . LCD Display The panel is where the system content is displayed.
  • Page 13 Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference . Numeric Keypad The dedicated numeric keypad section allows you to enter numeric data easily and quickly. (See Keyboard Section for details.) 4. Keyboard The keyboard is used to enter data. (See Keyboard Section for details.) 5.

  • Page 14: Silent Mode Button

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference 10. Silent Mode Button Pressing the key enables the system to lower its power usage; therefore the fan speed is reduced to achieve the lowest operating noise. You may need to go to BIOS Setup to enable Silent Mode for this button. See Chapter 2 for details.

  • Page 15: Front And Rear Views

    This is where the input from the 18-key Remote Control is received. Modem Port This is where you plug the phone jack (RJ-11) for fax/modem functions. Battery Pack The battery pack is a built-in power source for the notebook. Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference...
  • Page 16 Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference Ventilation Grill The fan grill is where air is exchanged to dissipate the internal heat. Do not block this airway completely. DVI-I Port The DVI-I video output port is for connecting the external LCD monitor or projector.

  • Page 17: Side Views

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference Side Views Warning: Do not place any heavy objects on the top of the notebook. This may damage the display 1. Audio Volume Dial Use the volume dial to control the loudness of the speakers.
  • Page 18 Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference 4. Audio Line-in Jack The Audio Line-in jack (3.5-mm diameter) is where you connect an external audio input source such as a CD Player. 5. Optical Drive and Disk Eject Button and Manual Eject Key Hole If your computer comes with the Combo drive, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, or DVD-Dual drive, you may save data onto a CD-R / CD-RW or DVD RW disc.
  • Page 19 Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference 11. Firewire / IEEE14 / 14a Port This is a high-speed serial data port. You may connect any Firewire-ready device to this port. 1. USB.0 Port (x) The Universal Serial Bus (USB2.0-compliant) port allows you to connect a wide variety of devices to your computer at a rate of up to 480 Mbps.

  • Page 20: Bottom View

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference Bottom View 1. Battery Pack and Battery Latch The battery pack is a built-in power source for the notebook. Slide the battery latch to release the battery pack. . Hard Disk Drive Cover The system’s hard disk drive is located under the cover. The HDD can be upgraded to a...
  • Page 21 Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference . Audio Subwoofer The built-in audio subwoofer gives you enhanced bass response. 4. System Device Cover The system’s processor with cooler assembly, Wireless LAN module, the second optional RAID-SATA HDD, and DDR memory module are located under the case cover. The system memory can be upgraded to a larger capacity.

  • Page 22: Ac Adapter

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference AC Adapter 1. DC-out Connector The DC-out connector docks to the power jack (DC-in) on the computer. . LED Lamp The LED lamp appears green when the unit is plugged into a valid AC source.

  • Page 23: Led Status Indicators

    Blue light indicates the numeric keypad is activated and the cursor keys are disabled. Blue light indicates the cap-lock is activated. Blue light indicates the scroll-lock is activated. Blue light indicates the Silent Mode is enabled. Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference...

  • Page 24: Keyboard Features

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference Keyboard Features Function Keys (Quick Keys) Graphic Symbol For various system controls, press the Fn (Function) key and the Fx key simultaneously. Action System Control Fn + F1 Enters Suspend Mode. Fn + F3 Turns the battery warning beep off or on.

  • Page 25: Windows Keys

    The numbers are printed in the upper left corner of a key. This keypad is complete with arithmetic operators (+, -, x, /). Press Num again and the keys will work as scroll/cursor (navigation) keys. Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference...

  • Page 26: Ir Remote Control

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference IR Remote Control 1-Key Remote Control The 18-key infrared remote control allows you to turn on the system. You may use the remote control to maneuver Windows’ multimedia player keys. The remote control launches the Power Cinema Multimedia player and controls the various media playback functions such as play, pause, fast forward, next chapter, etc.
  • Page 27 Stop Fast Forward Fast Backward Previous Chapter Next Chapter Sub Title Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference Description (PowerCinema) Launches Power Cinema Multimedia Player when the system is Off. Turns on the notebook. Turns volume up or down. Turns off the audio.

  • Page 28: 26-Key Mce Remote Control (Optional)

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference 26-Key MCE Remote Control (Optional) If your computer comes with Windows MCE (Media Center Edition) O/S, you have the optional 26-Key MCE-certified Remote Control. The remote control’s keys allow you to fully navigate in Windows Media Center.
  • Page 29 Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference The following is a quick guide to the keys’ functions.

  • Page 30: Touch Pad

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference Touch Pad The built-in touch pad, which is a PS/2-compatible pointing device, senses movement on its surface. As you move your fingertip on the surface of the pad, the cursor responds accordingly. The following items teach you how to use the touch pad: 1.

  • Page 31: Graphic Subsystem

    To close the display cover, fold it down gently until the LCD latches click into place. Warning: To avoid damaging the display, do not slam it when closing. Do not place any object on top of the computer when the display is closed Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference...

  • Page 32: Audio Subsystem

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference Audio Subsystem Your computer’s audio subsystem is Sound Blaster Pro-compatible. Adjusting the Volume Manually To increase the volume, press Fn+F5. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F6. Adjusting the Audio Volume in Windows 1. Click the speaker symbol in the task tray in Windows.

  • Page 33: Connecting The Modem

    Dialing Rules and Edit My Location. In the Country/Region pull-down menu, select the appropriate country setting. You will see a similar dialog box. 2. Click on the pull-down menu and select the country where it is applicable. Click on OK to exit. Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference...

  • Page 34: Connecting To The Network

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference Ethernet Your computer is equipped with a 10/100/1000Base-TX Fast Ethernet network adapter. Connect the active LAN cable to the RJ-45 LAN port located on the left side of the computer. This allows you to access and transmit data in the local area network.

  • Page 35: Bios Setup And Security Feature

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference CHAPTER TWO BIOS SETUP AND SECURITY FEATURE In this chapter, you will learn how to enter the BIOS Setup Menu and manipulate various hardware control settings. You will also learn how to use the built-in security...
  • Page 36 Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference The Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). It runs and maintains a variety of hardware functions. It is a menu-driven software, which allows you to easily configure and change the settings.

  • Page 37: Entering The Bios Setup Screen

    CMOS. BIOS Action Keys Function Key Enter <Tab> ↑ ↓ – Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference Command Exit Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Select a field Select an item Select an item...

  • Page 38: Modifying The Bios Settings

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference Modifying the BIOS Settings The AMIBIOS setup main menu is subdivided into sub-menus. Each menu item is described in this section. Main Setup Under this menu, you may change the time/date and view basic processor and system memory information.

  • Page 39: Security Setup

    The passwords are encrypted and stored in NVRAM. Make sure you write them down or memorize them. If you lose the passwords, the computer may need to be sent back to the factory or to an authorized service dealer to be reset. Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference Selections / Description Sub-menu Install or Change the Password.

  • Page 40: Power Setup

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference Power Setup Item Long Battery Life Mode LCD Panel Power Saving Note: The Suspend Mode selection in BIOS only applies to older Windows versions (such as Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 or NT4) or non-Windows operating systems. In Windows ME / 98SE / 2000 / XP, suspend mode and settings are determined by settings in the Power Options Properties (Start >...

  • Page 41: Boot Setup

    If you have already connected a USB Floppy Disk Drive before powering up, it will appear as a USB FDC in the Boot Device selection menu Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference Selections / Description...
  • Page 42 Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference Item Saves Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Get Default Values Load Previous Values Selections / Description Sub-menu After you have completed the BIOS settings, select this item to save all settings, exit BIOS Setup utility, and reboot.

  • Page 43: Battery Power & Power Management

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference CHAPTER THREE BATTERY POWER & POWER MANAGEMENT In this chapter, you will learn the fundamentals of power management and how to use it to achieve longer battery life. In this chapter, you will learn how to operate your notebook on battery power, how to handle and maintain the battery pack, and learn about the system’s power saving...

  • Page 44: The Battery Pack

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference The Battery Pack Lithium-Ion Battery Your notebook uses an eight-cell Lithium-Ion battery pack that provides power when you don’t have access to an AC outlet. Note: It is necessary that you charge the battery pack for at least 6 hours before using it for the first time.

  • Page 45: Installing And Removing The Battery Pack

    2. Push the latch and pull the battery’s hard case away from the notebook at the same time. To Install the Battery Pack: 1. Place the notebook bottom-side up on a flat and secured surface. 2. Carefully insert the battery pack into the battery compartment of the notebook. Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference...

  • Page 46: Charging The Battery And Charging Time

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference Charging the Battery and Charging Time To charge the battery, while the battery pack is in the notebook, plug the AC adapter into the notebook and an electrical outlet. The charging time is approximately 4-6 hours when the notebook is turned off and approximately 6-10 hours when the notebook is turned on.

  • Page 47: Prolonging The Battery's Life And Usage Cycles

    2. Then discharge the battery by entering the BIOS setup screen. (Press the F2 key as soon as you turn on the computer. And let it remain at the setup screen until the battery runs out. 3. Fully charge the battery again. Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference...

  • Page 48: Using Windows Power Options

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference Using Windows Power Options Windows Power Management provides basic power saving features. In the Windows Power Options Properties [Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power Options] dialogue box, you may enter time-out values for the display and hard disk drive. Windows power manager saves power by turning off the hard drive after 1 minute of inactivity, for example.
  • Page 49 Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference In this dialog box, you can manually set the LCD and hard drive’s time-out values in the Plugged in column and in the Running on batteries column. Lower time-out values will save more battery power.

  • Page 50: Suspend Mode

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference Suspend Mode Standby Suspend The system automatically enters this mode after a period of inactivity, which is set in the Power Schemes dialog box. In Standby mode, hardware devices, such as the display panel and hard disk, are turned off to conserve energy.

  • Page 51: Power Button Action

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference Power Button Action Your notebook PC’s power button can be set to turn off the system or activate the suspend mode. Go to [Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power Options] and click on the Advanced tab.

  • Page 52: Low Battery Warning

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference Low Battery Warning You can define when and how the system warns you of its battery-low condition. Go to the Alarms tab in the Power Options Properties box. If you wish to hear audible beeps, click on the Alarm Action button and put a check on Sound Alarm.
  • Page 53 Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference Quick Access Instead of making specific selections in the Power Options Properties box, you can quickly and easily specify which pre-set power saving function you desire by clicking on the Battery icon at the lower right-hand corner of the task bar. (If you do not see a battery or AC-in icon, go to Power Options Properties box and click on the Advanced tab.

  • Page 54: Upgrading Your Computer

    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.

  • Page 55: Upgrading The Hard Disk Drive

    • Mishandling of the hard drive can result in permanent loss of data. Make a backup copy of the drive’s content before you remove it. Note: Certain models that come with the IBM-brand hard drive emit a clattering sound when it is being rattled. This is a normal condition. Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference...
  • Page 56 Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1. Turn OFF the computer. Unhook the AC cord and all cables/devices attached to the notebook. Remove the battery. 2. Place your hand on a large metal object momentarily to discharge any static electricity.
  • Page 57 Congratulations! You have now completed the hard drive upgrade. When you boot up your notebook, you may need to create a primary HDD partition and reformat the new drive, re-install O/S, drivers, and all the necessary applications. Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference...

  • Page 58: Upgrading The System Memory

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference Upgrading the System Memory Many applications will run faster when the computer’s dynamic memory capacity is increased. Your computer provides two DDR memory sockets, located underneath the System Device Cover. You can increase the amount of memory by replacing the existing one with a dual inline memory module (commonly known as SO-DIMM) of higher capacity.
  • Page 59 Place the notebook on a flat surface and fully close the LCD lid. 3. Locate and remove 9 Screw D’s on the System Device Cover. 4. Remove the System Device Cover. The DIMM socket can now be seen as shown below. Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference...
  • Page 60 Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference 5. If you need to remove an old DIMM from the socket, press out on the latches located on both edges of the socket at the same time. The DIMM should pop up to an angle of 30 degrees (see diagram below). Pull the DIMM module out of the memory socket.
  • Page 61 Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference Adding a Mini-Card Type Wireless LAN Card (Optional Device) Your computer comes with a unique Mini-Card socket, which is located underneath the System Device Cover. The socket allows the computer to add unique features such as wireless LAN (IEEE802.11x).
  • Page 62 Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference Installing a Mini-Card into Your System To install a new Mini-card, do the following: 1. Follow steps in the previous section, Installing a memory module (DIMM) into the system, to access the Mini-Card Socket. 2. The mini-card will only fit in one direction. Align the small notch in the module with the socket on the connector and insert the card at an angle of approximately 30 degrees into the empty socket.
  • Page 63 Insert the Factory CD-ROM and point to the directory where the wireless LAN driver can be found. In addition to installing the driver, you may also need to run a Setup.exe program to install the card’s utility applications before it is fully operational. Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference...

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference CHAPTER FIVE TROUBLESHOOTING In this chapter, you will learn how to solve common hardware and software problems.
  • Page 65 • After BIOS re-flash, be sure to go to the BIOS SETUP and load DEFAULT SETTING. • Be sure the Quick Key Lockout Switch on the bottom of the computer is not engaged; otherwise the quick keys will not work. Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference...

  • Page 66: Audio Problems

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference Audio Problems No speaker output • Is the software volume control turned down or muted in the Microsoft Sound System?. Double-click the speaker icon on the lower right corner of the taskbar to see if the speaker has been muted or turned down all the way.

  • Page 67: Hard Disk Problems

    Check the program’s Online Help for instructions on decreasing the cache size or on removing temporary Internet files. • Empty the Recycle Bin to create more disk space. When you delete files, Windows saves them to the Recycle Bin. Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference...
  • Page 68 Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference The hard disk takes longer to read a file - • Hard drives need to be defragmented regularly to maintain optimum functioning. The more you use your computer, the more likely it is that your files have become fragmented.To use the Windows defragmenter utility go to [Start >...

  • Page 69: Optical Drive Problems

    If not, return the unit for repair. Do not forcefully pull on the disk tray. The Combo or DVD Dual or Supermulti drive (optional device) cannot record • You need to purchase and install a burner utility program to record files to a blank media. Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference...

  • Page 70: Display Problems

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference Display Problems The display panel is blank when the system is turned on • Make sure the computer is not in the Standby or Hibernate suspend modes. The display is turned off to conserve energy in these modes.

  • Page 71: Cmos Battery Problem

    • This is often a software or Windows-related problem. A program may be draining the memory resources. • Close the application programs you’re not using and restart the system. • You need to install an additional memory module. For instructions, go to Chapter 4 Upgrading Your Computer. Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference...

  • Page 72: Modem Problems

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference Modem Problems The built-in modem does not respond • Make sure the modem driver is loaded properly. • Go to [Start > Settings > Control Panel > Phone and Modem Options] and go to Modems tab. Make sure Motorola SM56 Data Fax Modem is listed. Otherwise, click the Add button to add the modem drive, which is located in the factory CD-ROM (or floppy diskette).

  • Page 73: Network Adapter / Ethernet Problems

    • Make sure that your RJ-45 cable meets the 1000Base-TX requirements. • Make sure the Ethernet cable is connected to the hub socket that supports 1000Base-TX mode. The hub may have both 100Base-TX and 1000Base-T sockets. Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference...

  • Page 74: Performance Problems

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference Performance Problems The computer becomes hot • In a 35oC environment, certain areas of the computer’s back case are expected to reach 50 degrees. • Make sure the air vents are not blocked. • If the fan does not seem to be working at high temperatures (50 degrees Celsius and up), contact the service center.

  • Page 75: Firewire (Ieee1394) And Usb2.0 Problems

    Windows manual on how to solve the resource conflict problem. • Make sure the cable is fully connected. • Make sure you have installed the necessary device drivers. • Contact the device vendor for additional support. Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference...

  • Page 76: Appendix A Product Specification

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference APPENDIX A PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 77: System Memory

    Intel (ICH7M) integrated audio controller • Realtek ALC880 • DirectSound 3D, EAX 1.0 & 2.0 compatible • A3D, I3DL2 compatible • AC97 V2.3 compatible • 7.1 Multi-channel compatible • Azalia compatible • 2 Stereo Speakers and 1 Subwoofer Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference...

  • Page 78: Bluetooth Radio

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference Modem • Intel (ICH7M) integrated Modem Controller with Castlenet MA820 MDC, support 56K MDC Modem Card with Azalia standard • V.92 / V.90 / K56flex for download data speed up to 56Kbps. • V.34, V.17, V.29 protocol supported Wireless LAN •...
  • Page 79 Built-in Touch Pad with Disable / Enable Touch Pad button ExpressCard (NewCard) & Multiple Card Reader • Genesys GL817E-10 (Card Reader) • Single Slot, 34mm and 54mm type supported Multimedia Card (MMC), Secure Digital Card (SD), Memory Stick (MS), and MS Pro Card Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference...

  • Page 80: Ports And Connectors

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference Ports and Connectors • One Microphone-in jack • One Headphone / SPDIF jack • One Line-in jack • One Firewire (IEEE1394) host connector • Four USB2.0-compliant connectors • One standard network Ethernet connector (RJ-45) •...

  • Page 81: Operating System

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference Operating System Compatible with Microsoft Windows XP / MCE Home Edition Compatible with Linux Knoppix Physical Specification 408 (W) x 289 (D) x 31~42 (H) mm 4.KG (with 17” LCD, DVD-ROM Drive and 8-cell battery pack)

  • Page 82: Appendix B Agency Regulatory Notices

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference APPENDIX B AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES...

  • Page 83: Federal Communications Commission Notice

    This device complies with Part 15( CLASS B)/68 the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference...

  • Page 84: European Notice

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference European Notice Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms: •...

  • Page 85: Power Cord Requirement

    (2) Type VCT or VCTF, and (3) 3-conductor. • The cord set must have minimum rated current capacity of 7 A. • The attachment plug must be a two-pole, grounded type with a Japanese Industrial Standard C8303 (15 A, 125 VAC) configuration. Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference...
  • Page 86 Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference Other Countries The cord set fittings must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in a specific country. Acceptable agencies are: • BSI (UK) • OVE (Australia) • CEBEC (Belgium) • SEMKO (Sweden) •...

  • Page 87: Battery Pack Safety

    Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions or local laws. VORSICHT! Explisionsgefahr bei unsachgernazen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ahnlichen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien navh Angaben des Herstellers. Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference...

  • Page 88: Laser Safety

    Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference Laser Safety The optical drive used with this computer is certified as a Class 1 laser device according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard and International Standards IEC 825 / IEC 825-1 (EN60825 / EN60825-1).
  • Page 89 The maximum cable run length is 100 meters(m) (328 feet[ft]). For 100Mbps or 1000Mbps operations, use Category 5 wiring and connections. Note: Consult your Windows manual and/or Novell Netware user’s guide for the software installation, configuration, and operation of the network. Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference...

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