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Alienware Area-51 AAT2250 Owner's Manual (166 pages)

Brand: Alienware | Category: Desktop | Size: 55 MB

Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1: Views of Alienware Area-51 AAT2250
8
Front
8
Back
9
Back Panel
10
Top
12
Locate the Service Tag or Express Service Code Label of Your Computer
13
Chapter 2: Set up Your Alienware Area-51 AAT2250
14
Chapter 3: Specifications of Alienware Area-51 AAT2250
20
Dimensions and Weight
20
Processor
20
Chipset
21
Operating System
21
Memory
21
Ports and Connectors
22
Ethernet
23
Wireless Module
23
Audio
24
Storage
24
Power Ratings
24
Power-Supply Unit Connectors
25
Video
25
Video Port Resolution
26
Graphics Card Dimensions
28
Operating and Storage Environment
28
Chapter 4: Working Inside Your Computer
29
Safety Instructions
29
Before Working Inside Your Computer
29
Safety Precautions
30
Electrostatic Discharge-ESD Protection
30
ESD Field Service Kit
31
Transporting Sensitive Components
32
After Working Inside Your Computer
32
Recommended Tools
32
Screw List
32
Major Components of Alienware Area-51 AAT2250
34
System-Board Components
37
Chapter 5: Alienfx Board Conversion Kit (Sold Separately)
39
Brief Introduction of the Kit
39
What Is in the Kit
39
Alienfx Board Conversion Kit
39
Chapter 6: Thermal Solution Matrix
43
Chapter 7: Removing and Installing Customer Replaceable Units (Crus)
44
Midholder
44
Removing the Midholder
44
Installing the Midholder
45
External Antenna
47
Removing the External Antenna
47
Installing the External Antenna
48
Top Fan Filter
49
QR Code for Fan Filter Maintenance Video
49
Removing the Top Fan Filter
49
Installing the Top Fan Filter
50
Bottom Fan Filter
51
QR Code for Fan Filter Maintenance Video
51
Removing the Bottom Fan Filter
52
Installing the Bottom Fan Filter
52
Front Fan Filter
53
QR Code for Fan Filter Maintenance Video
53
Removing the Front Fan Filter
54
Installing the Front Fan Filter
55
Left Cover
56
Removing the Left Cover
56
Installing the Left Cover
58
Right Cover
59
Removing the Right Cover
59
Installing the Right Cover
61
Top Cover
62
Removing the Top Cover
62
Installing the Top Cover
63
Memory Module
64
QR Code for Memory Module Video
64
Removing the Memory Module
65
Installing the Memory Module
66
Single-Graphics Card
67
QR Code for Graphics Card Video
67
Removing the Single-Graphics Card
67
Installing the Single-Graphics Card
69
Graphics-Card Midholder and Graphics-Card End Holder
71
Solid State Drive (SSD)
71
QR Code for SSD Video
71
Removing the M.2 2230 SSD
71
Installing the M.2 2230 SSD
73
Removing the M.2 2280 SSD
75
Installing the M.2 2280 SSD
76
Coin-Cell Battery Cover
78
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Cover
78
Installing the Coin-Cell Battery Cover
78
Coin-Cell Battery
79
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
79
Installing the Coin-Cell Battery
80
Wireless Card
81
Removing the Wireless Card
81
Installing the Wireless Card
82
Power-Supply Unit Cover
83
Removing the Power-Supply Unit Cover
83
Installing the Power-Supply Unit Cover
84
Power-Supply Unit
85
QR Code for Power-Supply Unit Video
85
Removing the Power-Supply Unit
86
Installing the Power-Supply Unit
88
Power-Supply Unit Connectors (850 W)
90
Power-Supply Unit Connectors (1500 W)
90
Alienfx Board
91
Removing the Alienfx Board
91
Installing the Alienfx Board
92
Alienfx-Board Connectors
93
2.5-Inch Hard Drive
93
Removing the 2.5-Inch Hard Drive
93
Installing the 2.5-Inch Hard Drive
95
3.5-Inch Hard Drive
97
Removing the 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
97
Installing the 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
98
Identifying the Storage Device in Device Manager
99
Identifying the Storage Device in System Setup (BIOS)
99
Chapter 8: Removing and Installing Field Replaceable Units (Frus)
100
Top I/O-Panel
100
Removing the Top I/O-Panel
100
Installing the Top I/O-Panel
102
Front Bezel
103
Removing the Front Bezel
103
Installing the Front Bezel
105
Side Light
106
Removing the Side Light
106
Installing the Side Light
108
Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly
109
Removing the Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly
109
Installing the Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly
111
Top Fan
114
Removing the Top Fan
114
Installing the Top Fan
115
Front Fan
117
Removing the Front Fan
117
Installing the Front Fan
120
Bottom Fan
124
Removing the Bottom Fan
124
Installing the Bottom Fan
125
Fan Grommets
127
Removing the Fan Grommets
127
Installing the Fan Grommets
128
SMA Cable
128
Removing the SMA Cable
128
Installing the SMA Cable
129
Processor
130
Removing the Processor
130
Installing the Processor
131
System Board
132
Removing the System Board
132
Installing the System Board
136
Chapter 9: Setting the Dust Filter Maintenance Interval in the BIOS
140
Chapter 10: Alienware Command Center
141
Alienware Area-51 AAT2250 Lighting Zones
142
Chapter 11: Software
143
Operating System
143
Drivers and Downloads
143
Chapter 12: BIOS Setup
144
Entering BIOS Setup Program
144
Navigation Keys
144
F12 One Time Boot Menu
144
View Advanced Setup Options
145
View Service Options
145
System Setup Options
145
Updating the BIOS
159
Updating the BIOS in Windows
159
Updating the BIOS Using the USB Drive in Windows
160
Updating the BIOS from the One-Time Boot Menu
160
System and Setup Password
161
Assigning a System Setup Password
161
Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password or Setup Password
161
Real-Time Clock (RTC Reset)
162
Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System Passwords
162
Chapter 13: Troubleshooting
163
Dell Supportassist Pre-Boot System Performance Check Diagnostics
163
Running the Supportassist Pre-Boot System Performance Check
163
System-Diagnostic Lights
163
Recovering the Operating System
164
Network Power Cycle
164
Drain Residual Flea Power (Perform Hard Reset)
165
Getting Help and Contacting Alienware
166
Self-Help Resources
166

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