Dell Alienware Aurora R3 Service Manual

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 System Setup
Alienware Aurora Service Manual
Overview
Clearing Forgotten Passwords and CMOS Settings
Overview
Use the system setup utility to:
l Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer
l Set or change a user-selectable option such as the user password
l Set the type of hard drive installed
l Read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed
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Entering System Setup
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1. Turn on (or restart) your computer.
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2. While the computer is booting, press <F2> immediately before the operating system logo appears to access the BIOS Setup Utility.
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System Setup Screens
The BIOS Setup Utility displays current or changeable configuration information for your desktop.
Key functions appear at the bottom of the BIOS Setup Utility screen and lists keys and their functions within the active field.
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System Setup Options
CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings for this program. Certain changes can make your computer work
incorrectly.
NOTE: Before you change system setup, it is recommended that you write down the system setup screen information for future reference.
NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held down for extended periods of time. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and
release <F2> in even intervals until the System Setup screen appears.
NOTE: If an error occurs during Power On Self Test (POST), press <F2> when the prompt appears to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your
desktop and try again.
NOTE: The items listed in this section may or may not appear exactly as listed depending on your computer model and installed devices.
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Main
BIOS Information
Product Information
Build Date
Displays the BIOS release date.
Product Name
Displays the product name.
BIOS Version
Displays the BIOS version number.
Service Tag
Displays the service tag of the computer.
Asset Tag
Displays the asset tag of the computer.
Memory Information
Total Memory
Displays the total memory of the computer.
Memory Available
Displays the amount of memory available on the computer.
Memory Technology
Displays the type of memory technology used.
Memory Speed
Displays the memory speed.

Dell Alienware Aurora R3 Specifications

General

Brand	Dell
Model	Alienware Aurora R3
Category	Desktop
Language	English