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Alienware Area-51 manual

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  • Page 1

    Alienware Area-51 Service Manual Computer Model: Alienware Area-51 R2 Regulatory Model: D03X Regulatory Type: D03X001[...]

  • Page 2

    Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 201[...]

  • Page 3

    Contents Before Working Inside Your Computer...................... 10 Before You Begin .............................................................................................. 10 Safety Instructions ............................................................................................ 10 Recommended Tools ...............................[...]

  • Page 4

    Removing the Battery....................................................... 29 Prerequisites ..................................................................................................... 29 Procedure .......................................................................................................... 30 Replacing the Battery...........[...]

  • Page 5

    Removing the Right AlienFX Side-Panel Connector................................................................................ 45 Prerequisites ..................................................................................................... 45 Procedure ..........................................................................................[...]

  • Page 6

    Replacing the Drive-Bay Heat-Sensor........................ 61 Procedure ........................................................................................................... 61 Post-requisites .................................................................................................. 61 Removing the Memory Module(s)...................[...]

  • Page 7

    Replacing the Full-length Graphics Cards................ 79 Procedure .......................................................................................................... 79 Post-requisites .................................................................................................. 79 Removing the PCI Fan................................[...]

  • Page 8

    Replacing the Processor Cooling Assembly........... 95 Procedure .......................................................................................................... 95 Post-requisites ..................................................................................................96 Removing the Processor....................................[...]

  • Page 9

    Replacing the Wireless Card.......................................... 112 Procedure ......................................................................................................... 112 Post-requisites ................................................................................................. 112 Removing the Logo Board...............[...]

  • Page 10

    Before Working Inside Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by their edges and avoid touching pins and contacts. NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered. Before You Begin 1 Save and close all open files and exit all open applications. 2 Shut [...]

  • Page 11

    WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. After you finish working inside the computer, replace[...]

  • Page 12

    CAUTION: Press and eject any installed card from the media- card reader. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Philips screwdriver • Flat-head screwdriver • Plastic scribe 12[...]

  • Page 13

    After Working Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer. 1 Replace all screws and make sure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. 2 Connect any external devices, peripherals, and cables you removed before working on your computer. 3 Replace any media cards, discs, [...]

  • Page 14

    Technical Overview WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance h[...]

  • Page 15

    Right View 1 processor liquid-cooling assembly-fan 2 graphics card 3 system board 4 power-supply 5 AlienFX side-panel connector 6 PCI fan 7 processor liquid-cooling assembly pump 8 memory modules 9 memory fan (top fan) 15[...]

  • Page 16

    Left View 1 optical drive (ODD) 2 I/O board (IO BRD) 3 drive-bay heat-sensor 4 2.5 inch drive bracket (HDD4/ HDD5) 5 AlienFX side-panel connector 6 rear I/O accessibility lighting batteries 7 3.5 inch drive bracket (HDD1) 8 3.5 inch drive bracket (HDD2) 9 3.5 inch drive bracket (HDD3) 16[...]

  • Page 17

    System-Board Components 1 processor liquid cooling-assembly fan (LCM_FAN1) 2 audio connector (AUDIO101) 3 PCI-Express x16 slot (SLOT1) 4 low pin count debug header (LPC1) 5 password reset jumper (PASSWORD1) 6 PCI-Express x1 slot (SLOT2) 17[...]

  • Page 18

    7 PCI-Express x16 slot (SLOT3) 8 M.2 connector (wireless card) 9 coin-cell battery socket (BAT1) 10 CMOS reset jumper (CLEAR CMOS1) 11 PCI-Express x4 slot (SLOT4) 12 Thunderbolt connector (TBT1) 13 PCI-Express x16 slot (SLOT5) 14 Serial Peripheral Interface connector (SP11) 15 PCI-fan connector (SIDE_FAN1) 16 drive-bay heat-sensor connector (SENSOR[...]

  • Page 19

    1 rear I/O accessibility lighting battery connector (VBAT1) 2 rear I/O accessibility lighting connector (PORCH_LIGHT1) 3 left theater-lighting connector (POGO_IN_L1) 4 right theater-lighting connector (POGO_IN_R1) 5 USB connector (USB1) 6 debug connector (DEBUG1) 7 front I/O control connector (FIO_PWR1) 8 front I/O connector (USB3_FIO1) 9 main-powe[...]

  • Page 20

    Lifting the Computer Procedure 1 With both hands, hold the handle on top of the computer. 20[...]

  • Page 21

    2 Lift the computer. 1 handle 2 computer 21[...]

  • Page 22

    Removing the Stability Foot WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Com[...]

  • Page 23

    3 Lift the stability foot off the computer. 1 stability foot 2 screws (2) 3 computer 23[...]

  • Page 24

    4 Tilt the computer back to the upright position. 24[...]

  • Page 25

    Replacing the Stability Foot WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Co[...]

  • Page 26

    Removing the Side Panels WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compli[...]

  • Page 27

    3 Pull and lift the right side-panel away from the chassis. 1 screw 2 security-cable slot latch 3 release panel 4 right side-panel 4 Repeat the procedure from step 2 to step 3 on the left side-panel. 27[...]

  • Page 28

    Replacing the Side Panels WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compl[...]

  • Page 29

    Removing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance[...]

  • Page 30

    Procedure Slide and open the battery-case door and remove the batteries from the battery-case. 1 battery-case door 2 AA batteries (2) 30[...]

  • Page 31

    Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Complianc[...]

  • Page 32

    1 battery-case door 2 AA batteries (2) Post-requisites Replace the right side-panel. See “ Replacing the Side Panels ”. 32[...]

  • Page 33

    Removing the Battery Case WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compl[...]

  • Page 34

    3 Remove the batteries from the battery-compartment. 1 battery-case door 2 AA batteries (2) 4 Press the releasing clips on the cable connector to disconnect the battery- case cable from the chassis. 5 Remove the screws that secure the battery compartment to the chassis. 34[...]

  • Page 35

    6 Lift the battery-case off the chassis. 1 battery-case cable 2 battery-case connector 3 battery-case 4 screws (2) 35[...]

  • Page 36

    Replacing the Battery Case WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Comp[...]

  • Page 37

    Removing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Complia[...]

  • Page 38

    4 Using the tab, slide and remove the hard-drive assembly from the chassis. 1 power cable 2 data cable 3 chassis 4 screw 5 hard-drive assembly 5 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 38[...]

  • Page 39

    6 Slide and remove the hard drive from the hard-drive bracket. NOTE: Repeat step 2 to step 5 to remove any other hard drives installed in your computer. 1 screws (4) 2 hard drive 3 hard-drive bracket 39[...]

  • Page 40

    Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compli[...]

  • Page 41

    Removing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Comp[...]

  • Page 42

    4 Slide and lift the optical-drive assembly of the chassis. 1 screw 2 optical-drive assembly 3 data cable and power cable 5 Remove the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive. 42[...]

  • Page 43

    6 Slide and remove the optical drive from the optical-drive bracket. 1 screws (2) 2 optical drive 3 optical-drive bracket 43[...]

  • Page 44

    Replacing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Com[...]

  • Page 45

    Removing the Right AlienFX Side-Panel Connector WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, se[...]

  • Page 46

    4 Remove the right AlienFX side-panel connector assembly from the chassis. 1 screw 2 right AlienFX side-panel connector assembly 3 AlienFX side-panel cable 4 AlienFX side-panel connector 46[...]

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    5 Remove the screws that secure the right AlienFX side-panel connector to the bracket and set it aside in a secure location. 1 screws (2) 2 right AlienFX side-panel connector 47[...]

  • Page 48

    Replacing the Right AlienFX Side-Panel Connector WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, s[...]

  • Page 49

    Removing the Left AlienFX Side-Panel Connector WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see[...]

  • Page 50

    2 Disconnect the cable that connects the left AlienFX side-panel connector to the I/O board. 1 AlienFX side-panel connector 2 left AlienFX side-panel cable 3 I/O board 3 Turn the chassis over. 4 Remove the AlienFX side-panel cable through the routing holes. 5 Remove the screw that secures the left AlienFX side-panel connector assembly to the chassi[...]

  • Page 51

    6 Remove the left AlienFX side-panel connector assembly from the chassis. 1 screw 2 left AlienFX side-panel connector assembly 51[...]

  • Page 52

    7 Remove the screws that secure the AlienFX side-panel connector to the bracket and set it aside in a secure location. 1 screw 2 left AlienFX side-panel connector 52[...]

  • Page 53

    Replacing the Left AlienFX Side-Panel Connector WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, se[...]

  • Page 54

    Removing the I/O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Complian[...]

  • Page 55

    2 Disconnect all cables from the connectors on the I/O board. NOTE: Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can reroute them correctly after you replace the I/O board. 1 cables 2 connector 3 I/O board 3 Remove the screws that secure the I/O board to the chassis. 55[...]

  • Page 56

    4 Remove the I/O board out of the chassis. 1 I/O board 2 screws (2) 56[...]

  • Page 57

    Replacing the I/O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Complia[...]

  • Page 58

    Removing the Drive-Bay Heat-Sensor WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulat[...]

  • Page 59

    3 Disconnect the drive-bay heat-sensor cable from the connector on the system board. 1 drive-bay heat-sensor connector 2 drive-bay heat-sensor cable connector 3 drive-bay heat-sensor cable 4 Turn the chassis over. 5 Remove the cable through the sensor bracket. 6 Locate the drive-bay heat-sensor. See “ Left View ”. 7 Press the release tab on the[...]

  • Page 60

    9 Slide the drive-bay heat-sensor cable out of the sensor bracket. 1 release tab 2 securing clip 3 drive-bay heat-sensor cable 60[...]

  • Page 61

    Replacing the Drive-Bay Heat-Sensor WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regula[...]

  • Page 62

    Removing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory C[...]

  • Page 63

    4 Grasp the memory module near the securing clip, and then gently ease the memory module out of the memory-module slot. NOTE: Repeat step 2 to step 3 to remove any other memory modules installed in your computer. 1 securing clips (2) 2 memory module 3 memory-module slot 63[...]

  • Page 64

    Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory [...]

  • Page 65

    2 Insert the memory module into the memory-module connector until the memory module snaps into position and the securing clips lock in place. NOTE: If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it. 1 memory module 2 memory-module slot 3 notch Post-requisites 1 Remove both the left and right side-panels. See “ Removing the S[...]

  • Page 66

    Removing the Graphics Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Comp[...]

  • Page 67

    5 Press the releasing clips on the power-cable connectors to disconnect the power cables from the graphics card. NOTE: The location of the power supply connector varies depending on the video card installed. 1 screw cover 2 screws (2) 3 graphics card 4 power cables (2) 67[...]

  • Page 68

    6 Press and hold the securing tab on the card connector, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease the card out of the slot. 1 graphics card 2 releasing clips 68[...]

  • Page 69

    Replacing the Graphics Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Com[...]

  • Page 70

    Removing the Multiple Graphics Cards WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regul[...]

  • Page 71

    3 Remove the graphics bridge that connects the graphics cards. 1 graphics bridge 4 Starting with the graphics card on the PCI-Express x16 card SLOT1, press and push the screw covers covering the screws that secure the graphics card. 5 Remove the screws that secure the graphics card to the chassis. 71[...]

  • Page 72

    6 Press the releasing clips on the power-cable connectors to disconnect the power cables from the graphics card. NOTE: The location of the power supply connector varies depending on the video card installed. 1 screw cover 2 screws (2) 3 power cables (2) 72[...]

  • Page 73

    7 Press and hold the securing tab on the card connector, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease the card out of the card connector. 1 graphics card 2 releasing clips 8 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to remove graphics card on the PCI-Express x16 card connector (SLOT3) and PCI-Express x16 card connector (SLOT5). 73[...]

  • Page 74

    Replacing the Multiple Graphics Cards WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regu[...]

  • Page 75

    Removing the Full-length Graphics Cards WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Re[...]

  • Page 76

    4 Pull the clamp away from the bracket. 1 clamp 2 bracket 5 Press and push the screw covers covering the screws that secure the graphics card. 6 Remove the screws that secure the graphics card to the chassis. 76[...]

  • Page 77

    7 Press the releasing clips on the power-cable connectors to disconnect the power cables from the graphics card. NOTE: The location of the power supply connector varies depending on the video card installed. 1 screw cover 2 screws (2) 3 power cables (2) 77[...]

  • Page 78

    8 Press and hold the securing tab on the card connector, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease the card out of the card connector. 1 graphics card 2 releasing clips 78[...]

  • Page 79

    Replacing the Full-length Graphics Cards WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the R[...]

  • Page 80

    Removing the PCI Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance[...]

  • Page 81

    2 Remove the screws that secure the graphics-card bracket to the chassis. 1 screws (4) 2 graphics-card bracket 81[...]

  • Page 82

    3 Remove the screws that secure the PCI fan to the chassis. 1 PCI fan 2 screws (2) 4 Disconnect the PCI-fan cable and front-bezel heat-sensor cable from the connector on the system board. 82[...]

  • Page 83

    5 Pry out the PCI fan from the tabs securing it to the chassis. 1 tabs 2 PCI fan 3 PCI-fan cable 4 front-bezel heat-sensor 5 PCI-fan connector 6 Remove the screws securing the fan shroud to the PCI fan. 83[...]

  • Page 84

    7 Pry out the PCI fan from the fan shroud by lifting the fan shroud upwards. 1 screws (4) 2 fan shroud 84[...]

  • Page 85

    Replacing the PCI Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Complianc[...]

  • Page 86

    Removing the Front-bezel Heat-sensor WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regul[...]

  • Page 87

    4 Slide the chassis heat-sensor cable out of the bracket. 1 chassis heat-sensor cable 2 securing clip 3 release tab 4 fan shroud 87[...]

  • Page 88

    Replacing the Front-bezel Heat-sensor WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regu[...]

  • Page 89

    Removing the Memory Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Complia[...]

  • Page 90

    5 Lift the memory fan out of the chassis. 1 memory-fan 2 release tab 3 screw 4 memory-fan cable 90[...]

  • Page 91

    Replacing the Memory Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compli[...]

  • Page 92

    Removing the Processor Cooling-Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Re[...]

  • Page 93

    5 Remove the screws that secure the processor liquid-cooling assembly fan to the chassis. 1 screws (4) 2 processor liquid-cooling assembly fan 3 processor liquid-cooling assembly pump 4 processor liquid-cooling assembly pump cable 5 processor liquid-cooling assembly fan cable 93[...]

  • Page 94

    6 Slide and lift the processor liquid-cooling assembly out of the chassis. 1 processor liquid-cooling assembly 2 processor liquid-cooling assembly pump 94[...]

  • Page 95

    Replacing the Processor Cooling Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the R[...]

  • Page 96

    Post-requisites 1 Replace both the left and right side-panels. See “ Removing the Side Panels ”. 2 Replace the stability foot . 96[...]

  • Page 97

    Removing the Processor WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Complian[...]

  • Page 98

    5 Open the processor cover and gently lift the processor from the processor socket. 1 left release-lever 2 right release-lever 3 processor cover 4 processor 98[...]

  • Page 99

    Replacing the Processor WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Complia[...]

  • Page 100

    5 Press down and push the right-release lever. Place it under the tab on the processor cover. 1 processor 2 processor pin-1 connector 3 processor cover 4 left release-lever 5 right release-lever Post-requisites 1 Replace the processor liquid-cooling assembly fan . 2 Replace both the left and right side-panels. See “ Replacing the Side Panels ”.[...]

  • Page 101

    Removing the Power-Supply Unit WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory [...]

  • Page 102

    3 Remove the screws that secure the power-supply unit to the back of the chassis. 1 power cable 2 power supply 3 screws (4) 102[...]

  • Page 103

    4 Lift the power-supply cover away from the chassis. 1 power supply 2 power-supply cover 5 Slide the power-supply unit out through the back of the chassis and remove it from the computer. 1 chassis 2 power-supply unit 103[...]

  • Page 104

    Replacing the Power-Supply Unit WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory[...]

  • Page 105

    Procedure WARNING: The cables and ports on the back of the power supply are color-coded to indicate the different power wattage. Ensure that you plug in the cable to the correct port. Failure to do so may result in damaging the power supply and/or system components. 1 Press and hold the securing tab on the chassis and slide the power-supply unit in[...]

  • Page 106

    Post-requisites 1 Replace the full length graphics cards . 2 Replace the graphics card . 3 Replace both the left and right side-panels. See “ Removing the Side Panels ”. 4 Replace the stability foot . 106[...]

  • Page 107

    Removing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory [...]

  • Page 108

    2 Press the battery-release lever to remove the battery. 1 battery-release lever 2 coin-cell battery 108[...]

  • Page 109

    Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory[...]

  • Page 110

    Removing the Wireless Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Comp[...]

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    4 Slide and pull the wireless card away from the wireless-card slot. 1 antenna cables 2 screw 3 antenna cables connector 4 wireless card 5 wireless-card slot 111[...]

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    Replacing the Wireless Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Com[...]

  • Page 113

    Removing the Logo Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Complia[...]

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    4 Slide the logo board out of the chassis. 1 logo board 2 connector 3 screw 5 Remove the screws that secure the logo board to the bracket. 114[...]

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    6 Lift the logo board out of the bracket. 1 screws (6) 2 logo board bracket 3 logo board 115[...]

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    Replacing the Logo Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compli[...]

  • Page 117

    Removing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compl[...]

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    Procedure NOTE: Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can reroute them correctly after you replace the system board. For information on system board connectors, see “ System-Board Components ”. 1 Lay the computer on the left side. 2 Disconnect all the cables connected to the system-board assembly. 3 Remove the screws tha[...]

  • Page 119

    Replacing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Comp[...]

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    7 Replace the memory fan . 8 Replace the wireless card . 9 Replace both the left and right side-panels. See “ Replacing the Side Panels ”. 10 Replace the stability foot . 120[...]

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    System Setup Overview CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings in the system setup 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. Use system setup to: • Get inf[...]

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    Main System Date Displays the current date in mm/dd/yyyy format. System Time Displays the current time in hh:mm:ss format. BIOS Information BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version number. Build Date Displays the BIOS release date. Product Information Product Name Displays the product name. Default: Alienware Area-51 R2. Set Service Tag Allows you to[...]

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    Main CPU Speed Displays the CPU speed. Cache L2 Displays the processor L2 cache size. Cache L3 Displays the processor L3 cache size. Device Information SATA Port1 Displays the SATA 1 drive installed in the computer. SATA Port2 Displays the SATA 2 drive installed in the computer. SATA Port3 Displays the SATA 3 drive installed in the computer. SATA P[...]

  • Page 124

    Advanced Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology Allows you to enable or disable Intel (R) Speedstep Technology. Default: Enabled. NOTE: If enabled, the processor clock speed and core voltage are adjusted dynamically based on the processor load. CPU C states Allows you to enable or disable CPU C states. Default: Enabled. Active Processor Cores Allows you to [...]

  • Page 125

    Advanced Deep Sleep Control Allows you to define the controls when Deep Sleep is enabled. Default: Enabled in S5 Only. Chipset Spread Spectrum Enabling this option could reduce the EMI. Default: Enabled. CPU Base Clock (MHz) Base clock for CPU. Default: 100.00. Adjust CPU Base Clock Strap Allows you to adjust the CPU Base Clock Strap. Default: Auto[...]

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    Chipset Command Rate Displays the Command Rate (editable in Manual Mode). tCL Displays the Column Address Strobe Latency (editable in Manual Mode). tRCD Displays timing of RAS to CAS delay (editable in Manual Mode). tRP Displays timing of RAS Precharge (editable in Manual Mode). tRAS Displays timing of Row Address Strobe (editable in Manual Mode). [...]

  • Page 127

    Chipset Turbo Mode If enabled, allows processor to run at faster frequencies than marked. Default: Enabled. Long duration power limit Allows you to change the long duration power limit. Default: 140. Long duration maintained Allows you to change the long duration time limit. Default: 12. Short duration power limit Allows you to change the short dur[...]

  • Page 128

    Chipset Mailbox Configuration Allows you to change the mailbox configuration. SVID Communication Allows you to change the Serial Voltage Identification support. Default: Auto. VCCIN Voltage Allows you to change the Eventual CPU Input Voltage support. Default: Auto. CPU Core/Ring Voltage Mode Allows you to change the CPU Core/Ring Voltage Mode. Defa[...]

  • Page 129

    Chipset Load Level 1 OC Settings Allows you to select OC Level Profile 1. Load Level 2 OC Settings Allows you to select OC Level Profile 2 Security Supervisor Password Displays the supervisor password. User Password Displays the user password. Set Supervisor Password Allows you to set, change, or delete the supervisor password. The supervisor passw[...]

  • Page 130

    Boot 1st Boot Allows you to enable or disable the 1st boot device. Default: Hard Disk. 2nd Boot Allows you to enable or disable the 2nd boot device. Default: USB Hard Disk. 3rd Boot Allows you to enable or disable the 3rd boot device. Default: CD/DVD. 4th Boot Allows you to enable or disable the 4th boot device. Default: Floppy. 5th Boot Allows you[...]

  • Page 131

    NOTE: The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the CMOS setting. 1 Lay the chassis on the left side. 2 Remove the stability foot 3 Remove both the left and right side-panel. See " Removing the Side Panels ”. 4 Locate the password reset jumper (PASSWORD1) on the system board. See " System Board Components ”[...]

  • Page 132

    4 Locate the CMOS jumper (CLEAR_CMOS1) on the system board. See “ System-Board Components ”. 5 Remove the jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1 and 2. 6 Wait for approximately five seconds to clear the CMOS setting. 7 Remove the jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3. 1 pin 1 2 pin 2 3 pin 3 4 jumper plug 8 Re[...]

  • Page 133

    8 Click Download File to download the latest version of the BIOS for your computer. 9 On the next page, select Single-file download and click Continue . 10 Save the file and once the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the BIOS update file. 11 Double-click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions on the screen.[...]