Alienware Area-51 m5750

Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference
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Alienware Area-51 m5750 Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel 945PM
Memory Type	DDR2 SDRAM
Screen Size	17 inches
Maximum Memory	4 GB
Operating System	Windows XP Media Center Edition
CPU	Intel Core 2 Duo T7600
Display	1920 x 1200
Optical Drive	DVD±RW
Networking	802.11a/b/g
Ports	USB 2.0, FireWire, VGA, S-Video
Battery	Lithium-Ion
Weight	8.8 lbs (3.99 kg)

Summary

Getting to Know Your Computer

BIOS Setup and Security

BIOS Access and Navigation

Instructions for entering, exiting, and navigating the BIOS setup.

BIOS Configuration Options

Covers main, advanced, power, and boot settings modifications.

BIOS Security Management

Details on setting up supervisor and user passwords for security.

Battery Power and Management

Battery Pack Management

Battery Status Warnings

Windows Power Management Features

Computer Upgrades

Hard Disk Drive Upgrade

Guide for replacing or upgrading the system's hard disk drive.

System Memory Upgrade

Instructions for installing or replacing system memory modules.

Wireless Mini-Card Installation

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Initial Troubleshooting Steps

General advice and first steps for diagnosing problems.

Hardware Problem Diagnosis

Solutions for audio, disk, display, keyboard, modem, network, and port issues.

System Performance Problems

Addresses issues related to system speed, responsiveness, and overheating.