Alienware M18x R2 User Manual

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Replacing the Wireless
Mini-Card
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
"Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Align the notch on the wireless Mini-Card with the tab on the
system-board connector.
CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the wireless Mini-Card
into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector.
CAUTION: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If
you feel resistance, check the connectors on the wireless Mini-Card
and on the system board, and realign the wireless Mini-Card.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the wireless Mini-Card, never place
cables under the wireless Mini-Card.
2 Insert the wireless Mini-Card connector at a 45-degree angle into the
system-board connector.
3 Press the other end of the wireless Mini-Card down into the slot on the system board
and replace the screws that secure the wireless Mini-Card to the system board.
4 Connect the antenna cables to the connectors on the wireless Mini-Card.
The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for the wireless Mini-
Card supported by your computer.
Connectors on the wireless
Mini-Card
Antenna Cable Color
Scheme
WLAN + Bluetooth (2 or 3 cables)
Main WLAN + Bluetooth (white triangle)
Auxiliary WLAN + Bluetooth (black
triangle)
Auxiliary WLAN + Bluetooth (black
triangle)
white
black
grey
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Alienware M18x R2 Specifications

General

Tcase	- °C
Bus type	DMI
Tjunction	105 C °C
FSB Parity	No
Processor cache	6 MB
Processor cores	4
Processor model	i7-3610QM
System bus rate	5 GT/s
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor series	Intel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor socket	Socket G2
Processor threads	8
Processor codename	Ivy Bridge
Number of QPI links	-
Processor frequency	2.3 GHz
Processor cache type	Smart Cache
Configurable TDP-down	- W
Processor lithography	22 nm
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor front side bus	- MHz
PCI Express slots version	3.0
Processor boost frequency	3.3 GHz
Processor operating modes	64-bit
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	45 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	23
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16
CUDA	Yes
On-board graphics card ID	0x166
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660M
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Discrete graphics card memory	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR5
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	- GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1100 MHz
Processor ARK ID	64899
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B) mm
CPU configuration (max)	1
Supported instruction sets	AVX
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00
Form factor	Clamshell
Product type	Laptop
Product color	Black
Market positioning	Gaming
Motherboard chipset	Intel HM77
Memory slots	4x SO-DIMM
Internal memory	8 GB
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	32 GB
Disc types supported	CD, DVD
HDD size	2.5 \
HDD speed	7200 RPM
HDD interface	SATA III
Storage media	HDD
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi
Total storage capacity	750 GB
Compatible memory cards	MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, Memory Stick (MS), SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display surface	Gloss
Display diagonal	18.4 \
Native aspect ratio	16:9
Video capturing speed	30 fps
Front camera resolution (numeric)	2.1 MP
Audio system	HD
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth version	3.0+HS
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
Pointing device	Touchpad
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium
Battery capacity	97 Wh
Battery life (max)	- h
Number of battery cells	12
AC adapter power	240 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current	12.3 A
AC adapter output voltage	19.5 V
Operating shock	110 G
Operating altitude	-15.2 - 3048 m
Non-operating shock	160 G
Operating vibration	0.66 G
Non-operating altitude	-15.2 - 10668 m
Non-operating vibration	1.3 G
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 65 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 95 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	322.5 mm
Width	436 mm
Weight	5410 g
Height (rear)	54.7 mm
Height (front)	53 mm