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Las leyes obligan al vendedor a entregarle al comprador, junto con el producto, el manual de instrucciones Dell M15X. La falta del manual o facilitar información incorrecta al consumidor constituyen una base de reclamación por no estar de acuerdo el producto con el contrato. Según la ley, está permitido adjuntar un manual de otra forma que no sea en papel, lo cual últimamente es bastante común y los fabricantes nos facilitan un manual gráfico, su versión electrónica Dell M15X o vídeos de instrucciones para usuarios. La condición es que tenga una forma legible y entendible.

¿Qué es un manual de instrucciones?

El nombre proviene de la palabra latina “instructio”, es decir, ordenar. Por lo tanto, en un manual Dell M15X se puede encontrar la descripción de las etapas de actuación. El propósito de un manual es enseñar, facilitar el encendido o el uso de un dispositivo o la realización de acciones concretas. Un manual de instrucciones también es una fuente de información acerca de un objeto o un servicio, es una pista.

Desafortunadamente pocos usuarios destinan su tiempo a leer manuales Dell M15X, sin embargo, un buen manual nos permite, no solo conocer una cantidad de funcionalidades adicionales del dispositivo comprado, sino también evitar la mayoría de fallos.

Entonces, ¿qué debe contener el manual de instrucciones perfecto?

Sobre todo, un manual de instrucciones Dell M15X debe contener:
- información acerca de las especificaciones técnicas del dispositivo Dell M15X
- nombre de fabricante y año de fabricación del dispositivo Dell M15X
- condiciones de uso, configuración y mantenimiento del dispositivo Dell M15X
- marcas de seguridad y certificados que confirmen su concordancia con determinadas normativas

¿Por qué no leemos los manuales de instrucciones?

Normalmente es por la falta de tiempo y seguridad acerca de las funcionalidades determinadas de los dispositivos comprados. Desafortunadamente la conexión y el encendido de Dell M15X no es suficiente. El manual de instrucciones siempre contiene una serie de indicaciones acerca de determinadas funcionalidades, normas de seguridad, consejos de mantenimiento (incluso qué productos usar), fallos eventuales de Dell M15X y maneras de solucionar los problemas que puedan ocurrir durante su uso. Al final, en un manual se pueden encontrar los detalles de servicio técnico Dell en caso de que las soluciones propuestas no hayan funcionado. Actualmente gozan de éxito manuales de instrucciones en forma de animaciones interesantes o vídeo manuales que llegan al usuario mucho mejor que en forma de un folleto. Este tipo de manual ayuda a que el usuario vea el vídeo entero sin saltarse las especificaciones y las descripciones técnicas complicadas de Dell M15X, como se suele hacer teniendo una versión en papel.

¿Por qué vale la pena leer los manuales de instrucciones?

Sobre todo es en ellos donde encontraremos las respuestas acerca de la construcción, las posibilidades del dispositivo Dell M15X, el uso de determinados accesorios y una serie de informaciones que permiten aprovechar completamente sus funciones y comodidades.

Tras una compra exitosa de un equipo o un dispositivo, vale la pena dedicar un momento para familiarizarse con cada parte del manual Dell M15X. Actualmente se preparan y traducen con dedicación, para que no solo sean comprensibles para los usuarios, sino que también cumplan su función básica de información y ayuda.

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    01 01 / A L IENW ARE ® M15x SERVICE MANU AL[...]

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    02 02 / e contents herein are subject to change without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. Al l rights reserved. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the prior written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly prohibited. T rademarks used in this manual: Alienware is a registered trademark of Alienware Corporation; Dell is a tradema[...]

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    03 03 / CONTENTS CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: BEFORE Y OU BEGIN ......................................... 6 Recommended T ools .............................................. 7 T urning O Y our Computer ........................................ 7 Before Working Inside Y our Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 CHAPTER 2: B[...]

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    04 04 / CONTENTS CHAPTER 16: GRAPHICS CARD ......................................... 67 Removing the Graphics Card ...................................... 69 Replacing the Graphics Card ...................................... 70 CHAPTER 17: DISPLA Y .................................................. 71 Removing the Display Assembly ..................[...]

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    05 05 / CONTENTS CHAPTER 20: CONSUMER IR BOARD .................................... 90 Removing the Consumer IR Board ................................. 92 Replacing the Consumer IR Board ................................. 93 CHAPTER 21: OPTICAL DRIVE ........................................... 94 Removing the Optical Drive ..........................[...]

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    CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN 06 06 / is section provides procedures for remo ving and instal ling the components in your computer . Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist: Y ou have performed the steps in “T urning O Y our Computer” on page • 7 and “Before Working Inside Y our Computer” on [...]

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    07 07 / CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN T urning O Y our Computer CAUTION: T o avoid losing data, save and close all open les and exit al l open programs before y ou turn o your computer . Save and close all open les and exit all open programs. 1. In Microsof t 2. ® Windows ® , click Start , click the arrow , and then click Shut Down . ?[...]

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    08 08 / CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN Ensure that the work sur face is at and clean to prevent the computer co ver 1. from being scratched. T urn o your computer (see “T urning O Y our Computer” on page 2. 7 ) and all attached devices. CAUTION: T o disconnect a network cable, rst unplug the cable from y our computer and then unplug th[...]

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    CHAPTER 2: BA TTERY P ACK 09 09 / CHAPTER 2: BA TTERY P ACK CHAPTER 2: BA T TERY P ACK[...]

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    010 010 / CHAPTER 2: BA TTERY P ACK Battery Pack W ARNING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with y our computer . For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www .dell.com/regulator y _compliance. W ARNING: Before per forming these procedures, turn o th[...]

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    01 1 011 / CHAPTER 2: BA TTERY P ACK 3 2 1 1 battery latch 3 battery pack tabs (2) 2 battery pack Removing the Battery Pack Follow the instructions in “Before Y ou Begin” on page 1. 6 . T urn the computer over . 2. Slide the battery latch to the unlock position as shown. 3. e battery pack wil l pop up. 4. Remove the battery pack. 5. Replacin[...]

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    CHAPTER 3: COMP ARTMENT DOOR 012 012 / CHAPTER 3: COMP ARTMENT DOOR CHAPTER 3: COMP ARTMENT DOOR[...]

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    013 013 / CHAPTER 3: COMP ARTMENT DOOR Compar tment Door W ARNING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with y our computer . For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www .dell.com/regulator y _compliance. W ARNING: Before per forming these procedures, turn[...]

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    014 014 / CHAPTER 3: COMP ARTMENT DOOR 2 3 1 1 front of the computer 3 screws (2) 2 compartment door Removing the Compartment Door Follow the instructions in “Before Y ou Begin” on page 1. 6 . Remove the battery pack (see “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 2. 11 ). Remove the two screws that secure the compartment door to the computer 3. b[...]

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    CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE 015 015 / CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE[...]

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    016 016 / CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE Hard Drive W ARNING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with y our computer . For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www .dell.com/regulator y _compliance. W ARNING: Before per forming these procedures, turn o the comp[...]

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    017 017 / CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE Removing the Hard Drive Follow the instructions in “Before Y ou Begin” on page 1. 6 . Remove the battery pack (see “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 2. 11 ). Remove the compartment door (see “Removing the Compartment Door” on 3. page 14 ). Loosen the four captive screws that secure the hard-drive assemb[...]

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    018 018 / CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE Disconnect the interposer from the hard drive. 8. 1 2 1 interposer 2 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive Follow the instructions in “Before Y ou Begin” on page 1. 6 . Remove the new driv e from its packaging. 2. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. CAUTION: Use rm and ev en press[...]

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    CHAPTER 5: MEMOR Y MODULE(S) 019 019 / Y ou can increase y our computer memor y b y installing memor y modules on the system board. See the specications in y our Mobile Manual or in the Comprehensive Specications at suppor t.dell.com/manuals for information on the memory supported by y our computer . Install only memory modules that are suppo[...]

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    020 020 / CHAPTER 5: MEMOR Y MODULE(S) Memory Module(s) W ARNING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with y our computer . For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www .dell.com/regulator y _compliance. W ARNING: Before per forming these procedures, turn [...]

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    021 021 / CHAPTER 5: MEMOR Y MODULE(S) Removing the Memory Module(s) Follow the instructions in “Before Y ou Begin” on page 1. 6 . Remove the battery pack (see “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 2. 11 ). Remove the compartment door (see “Removing the Compartment Door” on 3. page 14 ). Loosen the two captive screws that secure the memor[...]

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    022 022 / CHAPTER 5: MEMOR Y MODULE(S) CAUTION: T o prevent damage to the memor y module connector(s), do not use tools to spread the memory module spring-locks. Use y our nger tips to carefully spread apar t the spring-locks on the 6. memory-module connector until the memor y module pops up. Remove the memory module. 7. 1 2 4 5 3 1 memor y modu[...]

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    023 023 / CHAPTER 5: MEMOR Y MODULE(S) 1 2 3 4 3 1 2 1 memor y module 3 tab 2 memory-module connector 4 notch CAUTION: If the memory-module door is difcult to close, remov e the memory module and reinstal l it. Forcing the memory-module door to close may damage y our computer . NOTE: If the memory module is not instal led properly , the computer[...]

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    024 024 / CHAPTER 5: MEMOR Y MODULE(S) Align and insert the memor y-module door tabs into the slots on the 4. computer base. Replace and tighten the two captive screws that secure the 5. memory-module door to the computer base. Replace the compartment door (see “Replacing the Compar tment Door” on 6. page 14 ). Replace the battery pack (see “[...]

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    CHAPTER 6: COIN-CELL BA TTERY 025 025 / CHAPTER 6: COIN-CELL BA TTERY CHAPTER 6: COIN-CELL BA T TERY[...]

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    026 026 / CHAPTER 6: COIN-CELL BA TTERY Coin-Cel l Battery W ARNING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with y our computer . For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www .dell.com/regulator y _compliance. W ARNING: Before per forming these procedures, tu[...]

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    027 027 / CHAPTER 6: COIN-CELL BA TTERY 1 2 1 coin-cell battery cable connector 2 coin-cel l battery Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Follow the instructions in “Before Y ou Begin” on page 1. 6 . Remove the battery pack (see “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 2. 11 ). Remove the compartment door (see “Removing the Compartment Door” on 3.[...]

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    CHAPTER 7: CENTER CONTROL COVER 028 028 / CHAPTER 7: CENTER CONTROL COVER CHAPTER 7: CENTER CONTROL COVER[...]

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    029 029 / CHAPTER 7: CENTER CONTROL COVER Center Control Cover W ARNING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with y our computer . For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www .dell.com/regulator y _compliance. W ARNING: Before per forming these procedures[...]

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    030 030 / CHAPTER 7: CENTER CONTROL COVER Removing the Center Control Co ver Follow the instructions in “Before Y ou Begin” on page 1. 6 . Remove the battery pack (see “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 2. 11 ). Remove the compartment door (see “Removing the Compartment Door” on 3. page 14 ). Remove the hard driv e (see “Removing the[...]

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    031 031 / CHAPTER 7: CENTER CONTROL COVER Replacing the Center Control Cover Follow the instructions in “Before Y ou Begin” on page 1. 6 . Slide the cable into the center control cover connector and push in the 2. connector latch to secure the cable to the connector . Align the center control cover with the computer and snap the co ver in 3. pl[...]

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    CHAPTER 8: KEYBOARD 032 032 / CHAPTER 8: KEYBOARD CHAPTER 8: KEYBOARD[...]

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    033 033 / CHAPTER 8: KEYBOARD Keyboard W ARNING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with y our computer . For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www .dell.com/regulator y _compliance. W ARNING: Before per forming these procedures, turn o the computer[...]

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    034 034 / CHAPTER 8: KEYBOARD 1 2 3 1 tabs (5) 3 screws (3) 2 keyboard Removing the Keyboard Follow the instructions in “Before Y ou Begin” on page 1. 6 . Remove the battery pack (see “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 2. 11 ). Remove the compartment door (see “Removing the Compartment Door” on 3. page 14 ). Remove the hard driv e (see[...]

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    035 035 / CHAPTER 8: KEYBOARD Replacing the Keyboard Follow the instructions in “Before Y ou Begin” on page 1. 6 . Slide the keyboard cable and the keyboard backlight cable into the 2. respective system board connectors and push down the connector latches to secure the cables to the connectors. Align the tabs on the keyboard with the slots on t[...]

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    CHAPTER 9: P ALM REST 036 036 / CHAPTER 9: P ALM REST CHAPTER 9: P ALM REST[...]

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    037 037 / CHAPTER 9: P ALM REST Palm Rest W ARNING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with y our computer . For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www .dell.com/regulator y _compliance. W ARNING: Before per forming these procedures, turn o the compu[...]

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    038 038 / CHAPTER 9: P ALM REST Removing the Palm Rest Follow the instructions in “Before Y ou Begin” on page 1. 6 . Remove the battery pack (see “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 2. 11 ). Remove the compartment door (see “Removing the Compartment Door” on 3. page 14 ). Remove the hard driv e (see “Removing the Hard Drive” on page[...]

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    039 039 / CHAPTER 9: P ALM REST T urn the palm rest over and release the connector latch on the system 10. board connector . Pull on the pul l-tab to disconnect the cable from the system board connector . 11. Lif t the palm rest o the computer . 12. 2 3 4 1 1 touch pad 3 pull-tab 2 palm rest 4 connector latch Replacing the Palm Rest Follow the i[...]

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    CHAPTER 10: AIR VENTS 040 040 / CHAPTER 10: AIR VENTS CHAPTER 10: AIR VENTS[...]

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    041 041 / CHAPTER 10: AIR VENTS Air Vents W ARNING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with y our computer . For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www .dell.com/regulator y _compliance. W ARNING: Before per forming these procedures, turn o the compu[...]

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    042 042 / CHAPTER 10: AIR VENTS Removing the Air Vents Follow the instructions in “Before Y ou Begin” on page 1. 6 . Remove the battery pack (see “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 2. 11 ). Remove the compartment door (see “Removing the Compartment Door” on 3. page 14 ). Remove the hard driv e (see “Removing the Hard Drive” on page[...]

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    043 043 / CHAPTER 10: AIR VENTS Replacing the Air Vents Follow the instructions in “Before Y ou Begin” on page 1. 6 . Replace the air vents on the computer base. 2. Replace the two screws that secure the air vents to the bottom of the 3. computer . T urn the computer over and replace the four screws that secure the air 4. vents to the computer [...]

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    CHAPTER 1 1: WIRELESS MINI-CARD(S) 044 044 / If y ou ordered a wireless Mini-Card with y our computer , the card is already installed. Y our computer supports the fol lowing types of cards: Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) — Half Mini-Card • Wireless Personal Area Network (WP AN) or Internal Card with Bluetooth • ® Wireless T echnology —[...]

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    045 045 / CHAPTER 1 1: WIRELESS MINI-CARD(S) Wireless Mini-Card(s) W ARNING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with y our computer . For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www .dell.com/regulator y _compliance. W ARNING: Before per forming these proced[...]

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    046 046 / CHAPTER 1 1: WIRELESS MINI-CARD(S) 1 2 4 3 1 system board connector 3 antenna cables (2 or 3) 2 half Mini-Card 4 securing clips (2) Remove the half Mini-Card from the system board connector . 10. CAUTION: When the half Mini-Card is not in the computer , store it in protective antistatic packaging. For more information, see “Protecting A[...]

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    047 047 / CHAPTER 1 1: WIRELESS MINI-CARD(S) Replace the keyboard (see “Replacing the Keyboard” on page 7. 35 ). Replace the center control cover (see “Replacing the Center Control Co ver” 8. on page 31 ). Replace the memory module(s) (see “Replacing the Memor y Module(s)” on 9. page 2 1 ). Replace the hard drive (see “Replacing the H[...]

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    048 048 / CHAPTER 1 1: WIRELESS MINI-CARD(S) 1 2 3 4 1 system board connector 3 securing clips (2) 2 full Mini-Card 4 antenna cable Remove the full Mini-Card from the system board connector . 9. CAUTION: When the full Mini-Card is not in the computer , store it in protective antistatic packaging. For more information, see “Protecting Against Elec[...]

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    049 049 / CHAPTER 1 1: WIRELESS MINI-CARD(S) Replace the memory module(s) (see “Replacing the Memor y Module(s)” on 8. page 2 3 ). Replace the hard drive (see “Replacing the Hard Drive” on page 9. 18 ). Replace the compartment door (see “Replacing the Compar tment Door” on 10. page 14 ). Replace the battery pack (see “Replacing the Ba[...]

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    CHAPTER 12: PROCESSOR F AN AND HEA T SINK ASSEMBL Y 050 050 / CHAPTER 12: PROCESSOR F AN AND HEA T SINK ASSEMBL Y CHAPTER 12: PROCESSOR F AN AND HEA T SINK ASSEMBL Y[...]

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    051 051 / CHAPTER 12: PROCESSOR F AN AND HEA T SINK ASSEMBL Y Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly W ARNING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with y our computer . For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www .dell.com/regulator y _compliance. W ARNING:[...]

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    052 052 / CHAPTER 12: PROCESSOR F AN AND HEA T SINK ASSEMBL Y Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Follow the instructions in “Before Y ou Begin” on page 1. 6 . Remove the battery pack (see “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 2. 11 ). Remove the compartment door (see “Removing the Compartment Door” on 3. page 14 ). Remove t[...]

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    053 053 / CHAPTER 12: PROCESSOR F AN AND HEA T SINK ASSEMBL Y 3 2 1 1 processor fan and heat sink assembly cable connector 3 processor fan and heat sink assembly 2 captive screws (4) Disconnect the processor fan and heat sink assembly cable from the system 9. board connector . In sequential order (indicated on the processor fan and heat sink assemb[...]

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    054 054 / CHAPTER 12: PROCESSOR F AN AND HEA T SINK ASSEMBL Y Replace the right air-v ent (see “Replacing the Air V ents” on page 7. 43 ). Replace the center control cover (see “Replacing the Center Control Co ver” 8. on page 31 ). Replace the memory module(s) (see “Replacing the Memor y Module(s)” on 9. page 2 3 ). Replace the hard dri[...]

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    CHAPTER 13: PROCESSOR 055 055 / CHAPTER 13: PROCESSOR CHAPTER 13: PROCESSOR[...]

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    056 056 / CHAPTER 13: PROCESSOR CAUTION: T o prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor , press to apply slight pressure to the center of the processor while turning the cam screw . CAUTION: T o avoid damage to the processor , hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicu[...]

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    057 057 / CHAPTER 13: PROCESSOR 1 2 3 4 1 processor 3 ZIF socket 2 pin-1 corner of processor 4 ZIF-socket cam screw Removing the Processor Follow the instructions in “Before Y ou Begin” on page 1. 6 . Remove the battery pack (see “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 2. 11 ). Remove the compartment door (see “Removing the Compartment Door?[...]

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    058 058 / CHAPTER 13: PROCESSOR Peel the backing o the new thermal cooling pads in the kit and adhere the 4. pads to the portions of the processor fan and heat sink assembly that cover the processor . Replace the processor fan and heat sink assembly (see “Replacing the 5. Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly” on page 54 ). Replace the right [...]

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    CHAPTER 14: GRAPHICS CARD F AN 059 059 / CHAPTER 14: GRAPHICS CARD F AN CHAPTER 14: GRAPHICS CARD F AN[...]

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    060 060 / CHAPTER 14: GRAPHICS CARD F AN Graphics Card Fan W ARNING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with y our computer . For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www .dell.com/regulator y _compliance. W ARNING: Before per forming these procedures, tu[...]

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    061 061 / CHAPTER 14: GRAPHICS CARD F AN Removing the Graphics Card Fan Follow the instructions in “Before Y ou Begin” on page 1. 6 . Remove the battery pack (see “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 2. 11 ). Remove the compartment door (see “Removing the Compartment Door” on 3. page 14 ). Remove the hard driv e (see “Removing the Hard[...]

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    062 062 / CHAPTER 14: GRAPHICS CARD F AN Replacing the Graphics Card Fan Follow the instructions in “Before Y ou Begin” on page 1. 6 . Place the graphics card fan in the computer base. 2. Connect the graphics card fan cable to the system board connector . 3. T ighten the two captive screws that secure the graphics card fan to the 4. computer ba[...]

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    CHAPTER 15: GRAPHICS CARD HEA T SINK 063 063 / CHAPTER 15: GRAPHICS CARD HEA T SINK CHAPTER 15: GRAPHICS CARD HEA T SINK[...]

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    064 064 / CHAPTER 15: GRAPHICS CARD HEA T SINK Graphics Card Heat Sink W ARNING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with y our computer . For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www .dell.com/regulator y _compliance. W ARNING: Before per forming these pr[...]

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    065 065 / CHAPTER 15: GRAPHICS CARD HEA T SINK 1 2 1 captive screws (4) 2 graphics card heat sink Removing the Graphics Card Heat Sink Follow the instructions in “Before Y ou Begin” on page 1. 6 . Remove the battery pack (see “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 2. 11 ). Remove the compartment door (see “Removing the Compartment Door” on[...]

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    066 066 / CHAPTER 15: GRAPHICS CARD HEA T SINK Replacing the Graphics Card Heat Sink Follow the instructions in “Before Y ou Begin” on page 1. 6 . Place the graphics card heat sink in the computer base. 2. Align the four captive screws on the graphics card heat sink with the screw 3. holes on the graphics card and tighten the screws in sequenti[...]

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    CHAPTER 16: GRAPHICS CARD 067 067 / CHAPTER 16: GRAPHICS CARD CHAPTER 16: GRAPHICS CARD[...]

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    068 068 / CHAPTER 16: GRAPHICS CARD Graphics Card W ARNING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with y our computer . For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www .dell.com/regulator y _compliance. W ARNING: Before per forming these procedures, turn o t[...]

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    069 069 / CHAPTER 16: GRAPHICS CARD 1 2 1 screws (2) 2 graphics card Removing the Graphics Card Follow the instructions in “Before Y ou Begin” on page 1. 6 . Remove the battery pack (see “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 2. 11 ). Remove the compartment door (see “Removing the Compartment Door” on 3. page 14 ). Remove the hard driv e ([...]

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    070 070 / CHAPTER 16: GRAPHICS CARD Replacing the Graphics Card Follow the instructions in “Before Y ou Begin” on page 1. 6 . Insert the graphics card at a 45-degree angle into the system board 2. connector . Replace the two screws that secure the graphics card to the system board. 3. Replace the graphics card heat sink (see “Replacing the Gr[...]

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    CHAPTER 17: DISPLA Y 071 071 / CHAPTER 17: DISPLA Y CHAPTER 17: DISPLA Y[...]

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    072 072 / CHAPTER 17: DISPLA Y Display W ARNING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with y our computer . For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www .dell.com/regulator y _compliance. W ARNING: Before per forming these procedures, turn o the computer[...]

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    073 073 / CHAPTER 17: DISPLA Y Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly Follow the instructions in “Before Y ou Begin” on page 1. 6 . Remove the battery pack (see “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 2. 11 ). Remove the compartment door (see “Removing the Compartment Door” on 3. page 14 ). Remove the hard driv e (see “Removing th[...]

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    074 074 / CHAPTER 17: DISPLA Y 1 2 3 1 Mini-Card antenna cables 3 display cable connector 2 camera cable connector Disconnect the antenna cables from the respective Mini-Cards and remov e 11. these cables from their routing guides. Disconnect the display cable and the camera cable from the respective 12. system board connectors, and remove these ca[...]

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    075 075 / CHAPTER 17: DISPLA Y Replacing the Display Assembly Follow the instructions in “Before Y ou Begin” on page 1. 6 . Align the screw holes on the display hinges with the screw holes on the 2. computer base. Replace the four screws (two on each hinge) that secure the display 3. assembly to the computer base. Route the Mini-Card antenna ca[...]

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    076 076 / CHAPTER 17: DISPLA Y Replacing the Display Hinge Cover Follow the instructions in “Before Y ou Begin” on page 1. 6 . Route the antenna, display , and camera cables through the display hinge 2. cover . Align the screw holes on the display hinge cover with the display back co ver . 3. Replace the ve screws that secure the display hin[...]

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    077 077 / CHAPTER 17: DISPLA Y Display Panel Removing the Display Panel Follow the instructions in “Before Y ou Begin” on page 1. 6 . Remove the display assembly (see “Remo ving the Display Assembly” on 2. page 73 ). Remove the display hinge co ver (see “Removing the Display Hinge Cover” on 3. page 76 ). Remove the sev en screws that se[...]

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    078 078 / CHAPTER 17: DISPLA Y Replacing the Display Panel Follow the instructions in “Before Y ou Begin” on page 1. 6 . Connect the AlienHead cable to the connector . 2. NOTE: Use a dry , lint-free, sof t cloth while removing or replacing the display panel, to avoid smudging the display panel. Replace the display panel and slide the display pa[...]

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    079 079 / CHAPTER 17: DISPLA Y 1 2 3 4 1 screws (2) 3 top of the AlienHead board 2 tabs (2) 4 display back co ver AlienHead Board Removing the AlienHead Board Follow the instructions in “Before Y ou Begin” on page 1. 6 . Remove the display assembly (see “Remo ving the Display Assembly” on 2. page 73 ). Remove the display hinge co ver (see ?[...]

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    080 080 / CHAPTER 17: DISPLA Y Replacing the AlienHead Board Follow the instructions in “Before Y ou Begin” on page 1. 6 . Align the AlienHead board with the tabs on the display back cover . Gently 2. press and slide the AlienHead board into place. Replace the two screws that secure the AlienHead board to the display back 3. cover . Replace the[...]

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    CHAPTER 18: MAGNESIUM COVER 081 081 / CHAPTER 18: MAGNESIUM COVER CHAPTER 18: MAGNESIUM COVER[...]

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    082 082 / CHAPTER 18: MAGNESIUM COVER Magnesium Cover W ARNING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with y our computer . For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www .dell.com/regulator y _compliance. W ARNING: Before per forming these procedures, turn o?[...]

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    083 083 / CHAPTER 18: MAGNESIUM COVER Removing the Magnesium Co ver Follow the instructions in “Before Y ou Begin” on page 1. 6 . Remove the battery pack (see “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 2. 11 ). Remove the compartment door (see “Removing the Compartment Door” on 3. page 14 ). Remove the hard driv e (see “Removing the Hard Dri[...]

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    084 084 / CHAPTER 18: MAGNESIUM COVER 3 4 1 2 1 ExpressCard cable 3 magnesium cov er 2 ExpressCard connector latch 4 screws (12) Remove the center control co ver (see “Removing the Center Control Cover” 8. on page 3 0). Remove the keyboard (see “Remo ving the Keyboard” on page 9. 34 ). Remove the palm rest (see “Remo ving the Palm Rest”[...]

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    085 085 / CHAPTER 18: MAGNESIUM COVER Replace the four screws that secure the magnesium cover to the computer 10. base. Replace the graphics card fan (see “Replacing the Graphics Card Fan ” on 11. page 6 2). Replace the memory module(s) (see “Replacing the Memor y Module(s)” on 12. page 2 3 ). Replace the hard drive (see “Replacing the Ha[...]

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    CHAPTER 19: INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD 086 086 / CHAPTER 19: INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD CHAPTER 19: INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD[...]

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    087 087 / CHAPTER 19: INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD Input/Output Board W ARNING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with y our computer . For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www .dell.com/regulator y _compliance. W ARNING: Before per forming these procedures, t[...]

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    088 088 / CHAPTER 19: INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD 1 2 4 3 1 audio cable connector latch 3 input/output board 2 audio cable 4 screws (2) Removing the Input/Output Board Follow the instructions in “Before Y ou Begin” on page 1. 6 . Remove the battery pack (see “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 2. 11 ). Remove the compartment door (see “Removing th[...]

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    089 089 / CHAPTER 19: INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD Replace the center control cover (see “Replacing the Center Control Co ver” 9. on page 31 ). Replace the memory module(s) (see “Replacing the Memor y Module(s)” on 10. page 2 3 ). Replace the hard drive (see “Replacing the Hard Drive” on page 11. 18 ). Replace the compartment door (see “Replaci[...]

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    CHAPTER 20: CONSUMER IR BOARD 090 090 / CHAPTER 20: CONSUMER IR BOARD CHAPTER 20: CONSUMER IR BOARD[...]

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    091 091 / CHAPTER 20: CONSUMER IR BOARD Consumer IR Board W ARNING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with y our computer . For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www .dell.com/regulator y _compliance. W ARNING: Before per forming these procedures, tur[...]

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    092 092 / CHAPTER 20: CONSUMER IR BOARD 1 2 3 1 screws (2) 3 consumer IR board connector 2 consumer IR board Removing the Consumer IR Board Follow the instructions in “Before Y ou Begin” on page 1. 6 . Remove the battery pack (see “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 2. 11 ). Remove the compartment door (see “Removing the Compartment Door?[...]

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    093 093 / CHAPTER 20: CONSUMER IR BOARD Replace the center control cover (see “Replacing the Center Control Co ver” 9. on page 31 ). Replace the memory module(s) (see “Replacing the Memor y Module(s)” on 10. page 2 3 ). Replace the hard drive (see “Replacing the Hard Drive” on page 11. 18 ). Replace the compartment door (see “Replacin[...]

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    CHAPTER 21: OPTICAL DRIVE 094 094 / CHAPTER 21: OPTICAL DRIVE CHAPTER 21: OPTICAL DRIVE[...]

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    095 095 / CHAPTER 21: OPTICAL DRIVE Optical Drive W ARNING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with y our computer . For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www .dell.com/regulator y _compliance. W ARNING: Before per forming these procedures, turn o t[...]

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    096 096 / CHAPTER 21: OPTICAL DRIVE Remove the center control co ver (see “Removing the Center Control Cover” 7. on page 3 0). Remove the keyboard (see “Remo ving the Keyboard” on page 8. 34 ). Remove the palm rest (see “Remo ving the Palm Rest” on page 9. 38 ). Remove the display assembly (see “Remo ving the Display Assembly” on 10[...]

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    097 097 / CHAPTER 21: OPTICAL DRIVE Remove the v e screws that secure the optical drive to the optical-drive 16. bracket and lif t the optical-drive bracket out. 2 3 1 1 optical drive 3 screws (5) 2 optical-drive bracket Remove the three screws that secure the optical drive to the computer base. 13. Release the connector latch and disconnect the[...]

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    098 098 / CHAPTER 21: OPTICAL DRIVE Disconnect the optical-drive cable from the optical drive. 17. 1 2 1 optical drive 2 optical-drive cable[...]

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    099 099 / CHAPTER 21: OPTICAL DRIVE Replace the palm rest (see “Replacing the Palm Rest” on page 10. 3 9). Replace the keyboard (see “Replacing the Keyboard” on page 11. 35 ). Replace the center control cover (see “Replacing the Center Control Co ver” 12. on page 31 ). Replace the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer bas[...]

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    CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM BOARD 0100 0100 / e system board’ s BIOS chip contains the Service T ag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer . e Service T ag has to be entered in the replacement system board’ s BIOS chip using the System Setup utility . CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM BOARD CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM BOARD[...]

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    0101 0101 / CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM BOARD System Board W ARNING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with y our computer . For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www .dell.com/regulator y _compliance. W ARNING: Before per forming these procedures, turn o t[...]

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    0102 0102 / CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM BOARD Remove the half Mini-Card (see “Remo ving the Half Mini-Card” on page 13. 46 ). Remove the full Mini-Card (see “Removing the Full Mini-Card” on page 14. 48 ). Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly (see “Remo ving the 15. Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly” on page 5 2). Remove the process[...]

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    0103 0103 / CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM BOARD 1 audio cable 5 consumer IR board cable connector 2 optical-drive cable 6 lef t-speaker light cable connector 3 right-speaker light cable connector 7 system board 4 speaker cable connector 8 screws (5) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8[...]

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    0104 0104 / CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM BOARD Replace the air vents (see “Replacing the Air V ents” on page 14. 43 ). Replace the keyboard (see “Replacing the Keyboard” on page 15. 35 ). Replace the center control cover (see “Replacing the Center Control Co ver” 16. on page 31 ). Replace the palm rest (see “Replacing the Palm Rest” on page 1[...]

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    CHAPTER 23: SPEAKERS 0105 0105 / CHAPTER 23: SPEAKERS CHAPTER 23: SPEAKERS[...]

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    0106 0106 / CHAPTER 23: SPEAKERS Speakers W ARNING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with y our computer . For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www .dell.com/regulator y _compliance. W ARNING: Before per forming these procedures, turn o the compu[...]

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    0107 0107 / CHAPTER 23: SPEAKERS 1 2 1 speakers (2) 2 speaker cables Removing the Speakers Follow the instructions in “Before Y ou Begin” on page 1. 6 . Remove the system board (see “Remo ving the System Board” on page 2. 102). Remove the speaker cables from the routing guides. 3. Lif t the speakers o the computer base. 4. Replacing the [...]

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    CHAPTER 24: BA TTERY LA TCH ASSEMBL Y 0108 0108 / CHAPTER 24: BA TTERY LA TCH ASSEMBL Y CHAPTER 24: BA T TERY LA TCH ASSEMBL Y[...]

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    0109 0109 / CHAPTER 24: BA TTERY LA TCH ASSEMBL Y Battery Latch Assembly W ARNING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with y our computer . For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www .dell.com/regulator y _compliance. W ARNING: Before per forming these [...]

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    01 10 0110 / CHAPTER 24: BA TTERY LA TCH ASSEMBL Y 1 2 3 1 battery latch assembly 3 spring 2 screw Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Follow the instructions in “Before Y ou Begin” on page 1. 6 . Remove the system board (see “Remo ving the System Board” on page 2. 102). Using a screwdriver , release the latch spring from the hook on the ba[...]

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    CHAPTER 25: SYSTEM SETUP 01 1 1 0111 / CHAPTER 25: SYSTEM SETUP CHAPTER 25: SYSTEM SETUP[...]

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    01 12 0112 / CHAPTER 25: SYSTEM SETUP Entering System Setup T urn on (or restart) your laptop. 1. While the laptop is booting, press <F2> immediately before the operating 2. system logo appears to access System Setup. If an error occurs during POST (Power On Self T est), you may also enter the System Setup b y pressing <F2> when prompte[...]

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    01 13 0113 / CHAPTER 25: SYSTEM SETUP Main Menu Total Memory Displays the total memory available in your computer . Memory Bank 0 Displays the memory size instal led in memory bank 0. Memory Bank 1 Displays the memory size instal led in memory bank 1. Advanced Menu Summary Screen Allows you to enable or disable the diagnostic screen during boot. In[...]

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    01 14 0114 / CHAPTER 25: SYSTEM SETUP Advanced Menu SATA Operation Allows y ou to congure the operating mode of the integrated SA T A hard drive controller . A T A: SA T A is congured for A T A mode. • AHCI: SA T A is congured for AHCI mode. • eSATA Allows you to enable or disable the eSA T A connector . Disabled: e eSA T A connecto[...]

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    01 15 0115 / CHAPTER 25: SYSTEM SETUP Security Menu Supervisor Password Is Displays if the supervisor password is clear or set. User Password Is Displays if the user password is clear or set. Set Supervisor Password Allows you to set the supervisor password. e supervisor password controls access to the system setup utility . Set User Password Al[...]

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    01 16 0116 / CHAPTER 25: SYSTEM SETUP Power Menu A/C Adapter Rating Displays the AC adapter rating. A/C Adapter Warnings Allows you to choose if the computer should display warning messages when y ou use cer tain power adapters. e computer displays these messages if y ou attempt to use a power adapter that has too little capacity for y our con?[...]

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    01 17 0117 / CHAPTER 25: SYSTEM SETUP Exit Menu Exit Saving Changes Allows you to exit System Setup and save y our changes to CMOS. Exit Discarding Changes Allows you to exit utility without saving Setup data to CMOS. Load Setup Defaults Allows you to load default values for all Setup items. Discard Changes Al lows y ou to load previous values from[...]

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    01 18 0118 / CHAPTER 25: SYSTEM SETUP - If y ou do not have your computer’ s Service T ag: Click a. Select Y our Product Model in the Select Y our Entr y Method list. Select the type of product in the b. Select Y our Product Family list. Select the product brand in the c. Select Y our Product Line list. Select the product model number in the d. S[...]