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General| Operating System | Windows 10 Home |
|---|---|
| RAM | Up to 64GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Up to 2TB SSD + 2TB HDD |
| Power Supply | 850W or 1000W |
| Chipset | Intel Z390 |
| Ports | USB 3.1, USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet |
| Weight | Approx. 27 kg |
Steps to prepare for working inside the computer, including saving files and shutting down.
Guidelines to ensure personal safety and prevent computer damage during maintenance.
List of essential tools required for performing maintenance procedures.
Procedures to follow after completing internal computer maintenance to ensure proper reassembly.
Overview of the computer's internal layout and main components.
Visual identification of components located on the right side of the computer's interior.
Visual identification of components located on the left side of the computer's interior.
Detailed labels and locations of components on the system board.
Identification of connectors and components on the I/O board.
Steps for safely lifting and moving the computer unit.
Step-by-step instructions for safely removing the computer's stability foot.
Steps for correctly reinstalling the computer's stability foot.
Instructions for safely detaching and removing the computer's side panels.
Steps for correctly reattaching the computer's side panels.
Steps required before removing the computer's battery.
Step-by-step guide for safely removing the computer's battery.
Instructions for correctly installing a new computer battery.
Actions to perform after replacing the computer's battery.
Steps needed before removing the computer's battery case.
Detailed steps for safely removing the computer's battery case.
Steps for correctly reinstalling the computer's battery case.
Tasks to complete after replacing the computer's battery case.
Steps required before removing the computer's hard drive.
Step-by-step guide for safely removing the computer's hard drive.
Instructions for correctly installing a new computer hard drive.
Actions to take after replacing the computer's hard drive.
Steps required before removing the U.2 fan.
Instructions for safely removing the U.2 fan from the computer.
Steps for correctly reinstalling the U.2 fan.
Tasks to complete after replacing the U.2 fan.
Steps required before removing the right AlienFX side-panel connector.
Instructions for safely removing the right AlienFX side-panel connector.
Steps for correctly reinstalling the right AlienFX side-panel connector.
Tasks to complete after replacing the right AlienFX side-panel connector.
Steps required before removing the left AlienFX side-panel connector.
Instructions for safely removing the left AlienFX side-panel connector.
Steps for correctly reinstalling the left AlienFX side-panel connector.
Tasks to complete after replacing the left AlienFX side-panel connector.
Steps required before removing the computer's I/O board.
Step-by-step guide for safely removing the computer's I/O board.
Tasks to complete after replacing the computer's I/O board.
Steps required before removing the drive-bay heat sensor cable.
Instructions for safely removing the drive-bay heat sensor cable.
Steps for correctly reinstalling the drive-bay heat sensor cable.
Tasks to complete after replacing the drive-bay heat sensor cable.
Steps required before removing the computer's memory modules.
Step-by-step guide for safely removing memory modules.
Instructions for correctly installing computer memory modules.
Actions to take after replacing the computer's memory modules.
Steps required before removing a graphics card.
Step-by-step guide for safely removing a graphics card.
Instructions for correctly installing a computer graphics card.
Tasks to complete after replacing the computer's graphics card.
Steps required before removing multiple graphics cards.
Steps for removing two graphics cards from the system.
Steps for removing three graphics cards from the system.
Instructions for installing three graphics cards into the system.
Instructions for installing two graphics cards into the system.
Tasks to complete after replacing multiple graphics cards.
Steps required before removing the computer's wireless card.
Step-by-step guide for safely removing the computer's wireless card.
Instructions for correctly installing the computer's wireless card.
Tasks to complete after replacing the computer's wireless card.
Steps required before removing the coin-cell battery.
Step-by-step guide for safely removing the coin-cell battery.
Instructions for correctly installing the coin-cell battery.
Tasks to complete after replacing the coin-cell battery.
Steps required before removing the computer's top fan.
Instructions for safely removing the computer's top fan.
Steps for correctly reinstalling the computer's top fan.
Tasks to complete after replacing the computer's top fan.
Steps required before removing the computer's logo board.
Instructions for safely removing the computer's logo board.
Steps for correctly reinstalling the computer's logo board.
Tasks to complete after replacing the computer's logo board.
Steps required before removing the M.2 solid-state drive.
Step-by-step guide for safely removing the M.2 solid-state drive.
Instructions for correctly installing the M.2 solid-state drive.
Tasks to complete after replacing the M.2 solid-state drive.
Steps required before removing the PCI fan.
Instructions for safely removing the PCI fan from the computer.
Steps for correctly reinstalling the PCI fan.
Tasks to complete after replacing the PCI fan.
Steps required before removing the front-bezel heat sensor cable.
Instructions for safely removing the front-bezel heat sensor cable.
Steps for correctly reinstalling the front-bezel heat sensor cable.
Tasks to complete after replacing the front-bezel heat sensor cable.
Steps required before removing the processor liquid-cooling assembly.
Step-by-step guide for safely removing the processor liquid-cooling assembly.
Instructions for correctly installing the processor liquid-cooling assembly.
Tasks to complete after replacing the processor liquid-cooling assembly.
Steps required before removing the computer's processor.
Step-by-step guide for safely removing the computer's processor.
Instructions for correctly installing the computer's processor.
Tasks to complete after replacing the computer's processor.
Steps required before removing the computer's power-supply unit.
Step-by-step guide for safely removing the power-supply unit.
Instructions for correctly installing the computer's power-supply unit.
Tasks to complete after replacing the power-supply unit.
Steps required before removing the computer's system board.
Step-by-step guide for safely removing the computer's system board.
Instructions for correctly installing the computer's system board.
Tasks to complete after replacing the computer's system board.
Steps required before removing the computer's handle bars.
Instructions for safely removing the computer's handle bars.
Steps for correctly reinstalling the computer's handle bars.
Tasks to complete after replacing the computer's handle bars.
Steps required before removing the computer's front bezel.
Instructions for safely removing the computer's front bezel.
Steps for correctly reinstalling the computer's front bezel.
Tasks to complete after replacing the computer's front bezel.
Steps required before removing the computer's rear bezel.
Instructions for safely removing the computer's rear bezel.
Steps for correctly reinstalling the computer's rear bezel.
Tasks to complete after replacing the computer's rear bezel.
Steps required before removing the computer's base panel.
Instructions for safely removing the computer's base panel.
Steps for correctly reinstalling the computer's base panel.
Tasks to complete after replacing the computer's base panel.
Steps required before removing the top tron-lighting cable.
Instructions for safely removing the top tron-lighting cable.
Steps for correctly reinstalling the top tron-lighting cable.
Tasks to complete after replacing the top tron-lighting cable.
Steps required before removing the bottom tron-lighting cable.
Instructions for safely removing the bottom tron-lighting cable.
Steps for correctly reinstalling the bottom tron-lighting cable.
Tasks to complete after replacing the bottom tron-lighting cable.
Steps required before removing the computer's antenna cables.
Instructions for safely removing the computer's antenna cables.
Steps for correctly reinstalling the computer's antenna cables.
Tasks to complete after replacing the computer's antenna cables.
Steps to download and install audio drivers from Dell support.
Steps to download and install graphics drivers from Dell support.
Steps to download and install USB drivers from Dell support.
Steps to download and install chipset drivers from Dell support.
Steps to download and install network drivers from Dell support.
Options for bypassing default boot order during startup.
Key mappings for navigating the BIOS setup utility.
General information and cautions regarding BIOS settings.
Steps to access the BIOS setup utility.
Overview of settings available in the main BIOS setup menu.
Overview of settings available in the advanced BIOS setup menu.
Settings related to processor features and performance.
Settings for onboard hardware components like USB and audio.
Options for controlling computer power states and behavior.
Options for adjusting CPU and memory clock speeds.
Settings for securing system access with passwords.
Settings for configuring the computer's boot sequence.
Steps to set system and BIOS setup passwords.
Procedures for modifying or removing system and setup passwords.
Steps to reset BIOS settings by clearing CMOS.
Procedures to clear forgotten system and setup passwords.
Steps to update the computer's BIOS firmware.
Method for updating BIOS using a USB drive.
Using built-in diagnostics to check hardware.
Steps to launch and perform system diagnostics.
Table of beep codes and their corresponding problem descriptions.
Procedure to resolve Wi-Fi connectivity issues.
Online resources for product information and support.
Information on how to contact Alienware support.
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