Alienware ALX Desktop Manual
CHAPTER 1: SYSTEM PREPARATION AND SETUP
When Your Computer First Arrives
Before setting up your computer or components, please inspect all items for any
physical damage that may have occurred during shipment. Report any damaged
items to customer service within 5 days of receiving the shipment. Shipping damage
reported after the fi rst 5 days of receiving the shipment will not be honored.
Before setting up your computer or components, please refer to the included invoice
to verify that all items ordered are present. Report any missing components to
customer service within 5 days of receiving the shipment. Anything reported missing
after the fi rst 5 days of receiving a shipment will not be honored.
Do not place the computer near or over a radiator or heating vent.
If all or parts of your computer are placed in a cabinet, ensure that
adequate ventilation is provided. Do not place the computer in a
humid location or in any area the computer may be exposed to rain or
water. Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind on or into the computer.
Your computer was designed to operate in an upright position. Never
power on or operate the system when not in an upright position.
Location and Positioning of Your Computer
When positioning your computer, be sure that:
• It is placed on an surface that is both level and stable
• Power and other cable connectors are not jammed between the
computer and a wall – or any other object
• Nothing obstructs airfl ow in front of, behind, or below the computer
• The computer's front door has enough room to open so that optical
and other external storage drives can be easily accessed.
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