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Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

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The following images indicate the location of the front fan and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Figure 107. Installing the front fan

Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) 121

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Table of Contents3
Chapter 1: Views of Alienware Area-51 AAT22508
Front8
Back9
Back Panel10
Top12
Locate the Service Tag or Express Service Code Label of Your Computer13
Chapter 2: Set up Your Alienware Area-51 AAT225014
Chapter 3: Specifications of Alienware Area-51 AAT225020
Dimensions and Weight20
Processor20
Chipset21
Operating System21
Memory21
Ports and Connectors22
Ethernet23
Wireless Module23
Audio24
Storage24
Power Ratings24
Power-Supply Unit Connectors25
Video25
Video Port Resolution26
Graphics Card Dimensions28
Operating and Storage Environment28
Chapter 4: Working Inside Your Computer29
Safety Instructions29
Before Working Inside Your Computer29
Safety Precautions30
Electrostatic Discharge-ESD Protection30
ESD Field Service Kit31
Transporting Sensitive Components32
After Working Inside Your Computer32
Recommended Tools32
Screw List32
Major Components of Alienware Area-51 AAT225034
System-Board Components37
Chapter 5: Alienfx Board Conversion Kit (Sold Separately)39
Brief Introduction of the Kit39
What Is in the Kit39
Alienfx Board Conversion Kit39
Chapter 6: Thermal Solution Matrix43
Chapter 7: Removing and Installing Customer Replaceable Units (Crus)44
Midholder44
Removing the Midholder44
Installing the Midholder45
External Antenna47
Removing the External Antenna47
Installing the External Antenna48
Top Fan Filter49
QR Code for Fan Filter Maintenance Video49
Removing the Top Fan Filter49
Installing the Top Fan Filter50
Bottom Fan Filter51
QR Code for Fan Filter Maintenance Video51
Removing the Bottom Fan Filter52
Installing the Bottom Fan Filter52
Front Fan Filter53
QR Code for Fan Filter Maintenance Video53
Removing the Front Fan Filter54
Installing the Front Fan Filter55
Left Cover56
Removing the Left Cover56
Installing the Left Cover58
Right Cover59
Removing the Right Cover59
Installing the Right Cover61
Top Cover62
Removing the Top Cover62
Installing the Top Cover63
Memory Module64
QR Code for Memory Module Video64
Removing the Memory Module65
Installing the Memory Module66
Single-Graphics Card67
QR Code for Graphics Card Video67
Removing the Single-Graphics Card67
Installing the Single-Graphics Card69
Graphics-Card Midholder and Graphics-Card End Holder71
Solid State Drive (SSD)71
QR Code for SSD Video71
Removing the M.2 2230 SSD71
Installing the M.2 2230 SSD73
Removing the M.2 2280 SSD75
Installing the M.2 2280 SSD76
Coin-Cell Battery Cover78
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Cover78
Installing the Coin-Cell Battery Cover78
Coin-Cell Battery79
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery79
Installing the Coin-Cell Battery80
Wireless Card81
Removing the Wireless Card81
Installing the Wireless Card82
Power-Supply Unit Cover83
Removing the Power-Supply Unit Cover83
Installing the Power-Supply Unit Cover84
Power-Supply Unit85
QR Code for Power-Supply Unit Video85
Removing the Power-Supply Unit86
Installing the Power-Supply Unit88
Power-Supply Unit Connectors (850 W)90
Power-Supply Unit Connectors (1500 W)90
Alienfx Board91
Removing the Alienfx Board91
Installing the Alienfx Board92
Alienfx-Board Connectors93
2.5-Inch Hard Drive93
Removing the 2.5-Inch Hard Drive93
Installing the 2.5-Inch Hard Drive95
3.5-Inch Hard Drive97
Removing the 3.5-Inch Hard Drive97
Installing the 3.5-Inch Hard Drive98
Identifying the Storage Device in Device Manager99
Identifying the Storage Device in System Setup (BIOS)99
Chapter 8: Removing and Installing Field Replaceable Units (Frus)100
Top I/O-Panel100
Removing the Top I/O-Panel100
Installing the Top I/O-Panel102
Front Bezel103
Removing the Front Bezel103
Installing the Front Bezel105
Side Light106
Removing the Side Light106
Installing the Side Light108
Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly109
Removing the Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly109
Installing the Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly111
Top Fan114
Removing the Top Fan114
Installing the Top Fan115
Front Fan117
Removing the Front Fan117
Installing the Front Fan120
Bottom Fan124
Removing the Bottom Fan124
Installing the Bottom Fan125
Fan Grommets127
Removing the Fan Grommets127
Installing the Fan Grommets128
SMA Cable128
Removing the SMA Cable128
Installing the SMA Cable129
Processor130
Removing the Processor130
Installing the Processor131
System Board132
Removing the System Board132
Installing the System Board136
Chapter 9: Setting the Dust Filter Maintenance Interval in the BIOS140
Chapter 10: Alienware Command Center141
Alienware Area-51 AAT2250 Lighting Zones142
Chapter 11: Software143
Operating System143
Drivers and Downloads143
Chapter 12: BIOS Setup144
Entering BIOS Setup Program144
Navigation Keys144
F12 One Time Boot Menu144
View Advanced Setup Options145
View Service Options145
System Setup Options145
Updating the BIOS159
Updating the BIOS in Windows159
Updating the BIOS Using the USB Drive in Windows160
Updating the BIOS from the One-Time Boot Menu160
System and Setup Password161
Assigning a System Setup Password161
Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password or Setup Password161
Real-Time Clock (RTC Reset)162
Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System Passwords162
Chapter 13: Troubleshooting163
Dell Supportassist Pre-Boot System Performance Check Diagnostics163
Running the Supportassist Pre-Boot System Performance Check163
System-Diagnostic Lights163
Recovering the Operating System164
Network Power Cycle164
Drain Residual Flea Power (Perform Hard Reset)165
Getting Help and Contacting Alienware166
Self-Help Resources166

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