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Alienware Aurora Service Manual

1. 4 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 11 5 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on wee S Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board To flash the BIOS 1 Turnon the computer 2 Goto support dell com support downloads 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer If you have your computers Service Tag a Click Enter a Service Tag b Enter your computers Service Tag in the Enter a service tag field click Go and proceed to step 6 If you do not have your computers Service Tag a Click Select Your Product Model in the Select Your Entry Method list b Select the type of product in the Select Your Product Family list C Selectthe product brand in the Select Your Product Line list d Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Model list NOTE If you have selected a different model and want to start over again click Start Over on the top right of the menu e Click Confirm CHAPTER 22 SYSTEM SETUP A list of results appear on the screen Click BIOS Click Download Now to download the latest BIOS file The File Download window appears Click Save to save the file on your desktop The file downloads to your desktop Click Close if the Download Complete window appears The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled th
2. AVS AVIN 14 1 0 vv 10 Master 1 0 Board WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory compliance WARNING To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the side panel s WARNING Do not operate your equipment with any cover s including side panels bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer CHAPTER 14 MASTER BOARD mim Removing the Master I O Board 1 e 3 4 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Remove the left side panel see Removing the Left Side Panel on page 1 Open the PCI shroud see Opening the PCI Shroud on page 18 Remove the drive bay shroud see Removing the Drive Bay Shroud on page 19 Remove the PCI fan assembly see Removing the PCI Fan Assembly on page 44 D
3. CHAPTER 12 BATTERY Battery N AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory compliance WARNING Do not operate your computer with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed WARNING To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the side 5 CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CHAPTER 12 BATTERY 12 Removing the Coin Cell Battery 1 Record all the screens in system setup see System Setup on page 107 so that you can restore the correct settings after the new battery has been installed Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Remove the left side panel see Removing the Left Side Panel on page Open the PCI shroud see Opening the PCI Shroud on page 18 1 Remove any PCI Express cards see Removing the PCI Express Card s on page 32 Locate the battery socket see System Board Components on page 14 o CAUTION If you pry the battery out of
4. 5 CHAPTER ISBEFORE YOU BEGIN 5 2 2 pr 6 Recommended Tools Uv deba ced bares des 7 Turning Off Your COMPUTER mee 7 Before Working Inside Your 8 CHAPTER 2 LEFT SIDE PANEL 9 Removing the Left 5 T Replacing the Left 5 T CHAPTER 3 TECHNICAL OVERVIEW 12 Inside View of Your 13 System Board Components 00 06 RU ER REY Ren 14 Master 1 0 Board 15 CHAPTER 4 SHROUDS s eei Roe ire dn 16 Opening the PCLShrOUd 18 5 oor re IRE 18 Removing the Drive Bay 19 Replacing the Drive Bay 19 CONTENTS CHAPTER 5 5 20 Removing the Hard Drive s 22 Replacing the Hard 6 24 Removing the Optical 5 25 Replacing th
5. 1951 CHAPTER 10 PROCESSOR Removing the Processor 1 Followthe instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 2 Remove the left side panel see Removing the Left Side Panel on page 1 WARNING Despite having a plastic shield the processor liquid cooling assembly may be very hot during normal operation Ensure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it 3 Remove the processor liquid cooling assembly see Removing the Processor Liquid Cooling Assembly on page 48 4 Press and push the release lever down and out and release it from the tab that secures it CAUTION When removing the processor do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket 5 Openthe processor cover and gently lift the processor to remove it from the socket 6 Leavethe release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor 1 processor cover 2 processor 3 socket 4 release lever 5 tab v os Replacing the Processor 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 2 Unpackthe new processor Ensure that you do not to touch the underside of the processor CAUTION When replacing the processor do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket CAUTION Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer CA
6. Remove the right side panel s see Removing the Right Side Panel s on page 79 Remove the front bezel see Removing the Front Bezel on page 90 Pull the panel insert away from the chassis Remove the four screws that secure the top 1 0 panel to the chassis 1 panel insert board and master 1 0 board 3 screws 4 Remove the top 1 0 panel 2 4 CHAPTER 21 I O PANEL 9394 0104 Replacing the Top 1 0 Panel w N Moos Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Align and replace the top MO panel Connect the top 1 0 panel cables to the connectors on the system board and master 1 0 board Replace the four screws that secure the top MO panel to the chassis Push the panel insert into position Replace the front bezel see Replacing the Front Bezel on page 92 Replace the active venting assembly see Replacing the Active Venting Assembly on page 87 Replace the right side panel s see Replacing the Right Side Panel s on page 81 Replace the PCI Express cards see Replacing the PCI Express Card s on page 33 10 12 13 14 CHAPTER 21 PANEL Replace the PCI fan assembly see Replacing the PCI Fan Assembly on page 45 Replace the drive bay shroud see Replacing the Drive Bay Shroud on page 19 Close the PCI shroud see Closing the PCI Shroud on page 18 Replace the left side pan
7. CHAPTER 21 TOP 1 0 PANEL YY 02 1 0 A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory compliance WARNING Do not operate your computer with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed WARNING To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the side panel s CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CHAPTER 21 TOP PANEL 0103 Removing the Top 1 0 Panel e 3 4 Disconnect the top 1 0 panel cables from the connectors on the system Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Remove the left side panel see Removing the Left Side Panel on page 1 Open the PCI shroud see Opening the PCI Shroud on page 18 Remove the drive bay shroud see Removing the Drive Bay Shroud on page 19 Remove the PCI fan assembly see Removing the PCI Fan Assembly on page 44 Remove any PCI Express cards see Removing the PCI Express Card s on page 32 Remove the active venting assembly see Removing the Active Venting Assembly on page 84
8. computer from the electrical outlet before removing the side panel s CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CHAPTER 7 MEMORY MODULE S 036 Removing the Memory Module s 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 2 Removethe left side panel see Removing the Left Side Panel on page 11 3 Locate the memory module connectors on the system board see System Board Components on page 14 WARNING The memory module s may become very hot during normal operation Allow the memory module s to cool before touching them NOTE For better access to the memory module s remove the graphics card if the card is full length 4 Toremove the graphics card see Removing the PCI Express Card s on page 32 5 Spread apart the securing clips at both ends of the memory module connector 6 Lift the memory module off the memory module connector If the memory module is difficult to remove gently ease the memory module back and forth to remove it from the memory module connector 1 memory module connector 2 CHAPTER 7 MEMORY MODULE S securing clips 2 56 037 Replacing the Memory Module s 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Recommended memory configuration Aurora Aurora ALX Type Slots 1066 MHz and 1333 MHz DDR3
9. on page 42 Remove the three screws that secure the right side panel s to the chassis 1 screws 3 CHAPTER 16 RIGHT SIDE PANEL S DO 079 CHAPTER 16 RIGHT SIDE PANEL S 8 Place the chassis in an upright position 10 Disconnect the lighting board cable from the connector on the master 1 0 9 Slide and pull the right top panel away from the chassis board Remove the two screws that secure the lighting board to the chassis 12 Lift the lighting board up and away from the chassis 1 right top panel 1 lighting board 2 screws 2 veu 080 13 Slide and pull the right bottom panel away from the chassis 1 right bottom panel CHAPTER 16 RIGHT SIDE PANEL S Replacing the Right Side Panel s il 10 1 12 13 Follow the instructions Before You Begin on page 6 Align the right bottom panel to the bottom of the computer and slide it into position Slide the lighting board into position and replace the two screws that secure the lighting board to the chassis Connect the lighting board cable to the connector on the master 1 0 board Slide the right top panel into position Place the chassis on its side Replace the three screws that secure the right side panel s to the chassis Replace the power supply cover see Replacing the Power Supply on page 59 Replace the hard drive fan assembly see Replacing the Hard Drive Fan Ass
10. 2 eme 73 Removing the Processor Liquid Cooling Assembly 48 Replacing the Processor Liquid Cooling Assembly 49 CHAPTER 15 TOP LIGHTING BOARD 2b sVkR IP thawed 74 Removing the Top Lighting Board 76 CHAPTER ID PROCESSOR 50 Replacing the Top 76 Removing 52 Replacing the 53 CHAPTER 16 RIGHT SIDE PANEL S pp 77 Removing the Right Side Panel s 79 CHAPTER TI POWER SUPPLY inibi ues Repo Dei feme dues 55 Replacing the Right 5 81 Removing the Power 57 Replacing the Power 5 59 CHAPTER 17 ACTIVE VENTING ASSEMBLY 82 Removing the Active Venting 84 CHAPTER BATIERY edu Er US E 60 Replacing the Active Venting Assembly 87 Removing the 62 Replacing the Coin Cell 63 CHAPTER IS FERONT BEZEL n tasas 88 Removing the Theater
11. Slots 1 3 and 5 or slots 1 6 1600 MHz XMP Slots 1 3 and 5 CHAPTER 7 MEMORY MODULE S Aurora R2 Type Slots 1066 MHz and I333 MHz DDR3 Slots 2 or slots 1 4 vo 038 CHAPTER 7 MEMORY MODULE S 2 Align the notch on the bottom of the memory module with the tab on the 3 Insert the memory module into the memory module connector until the memory module connector memory module snaps into position If you insert the memory module correctly the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the memory module NOTE If the memory module is not installed properly the computer may not boot 4 Toreplace the graphics card see Replacing the PCI Express Card s on page 33 5 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 11 6 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on 2 As the computer boots it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer Click Start Control Panel System and Security System 1 cutouts 2 memory module connector 3 tab 4 notch 5 securing clips 2 6 memory module CAUTION To avoid damage to the memory module press the memory module straight down into the memory module connector while you apply equal force to each end of the memory module oen Iv 039 CHAPTER 8 FANS UVTI 8 MIRED CHAPTER 8
12. see Replacing the Processor Liquid Cooling Assembly on page 49 CAUTION Ensure that the processor liquid cooling assembly is correctly seated and secured Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 1 12 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on CHAPTER 10 PROCESSOR losa CHAPTER 11 POWER SUPPLY UVTI 30 CHAPTER 11 POWER SUPPLY 1955 Power Supply N gt WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory compliance WARNING To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the side panel s WARNING Do not operate your computer with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CHAPTER 11 POWER SUPPLY v9 056 CHAPTER 11 POWER SUPPLY Removing the Power Supply 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 2 Remove the left side panel see Removing the Left Side Panel on page 1 3 Liftthe tab and slide the power supply cover towar
13. the metal bracket on the chassis Slide the PCI fan assembly into the chassis Connect the PCI fan assembly cable to the connector on the master 1 0 board Replace full length PCI Express cards if any see Replacing the PCI Express Card s on page 33 Replace the drive bay shroud see Replacing the Drive Bay Shroud on page 19 Close the PCI shroud see Closing the PCI Shroud on page 18 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 11 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on CHAPTER 8 FANS Ioas CHAPTER 9 PROCESSOR LIQUID COOLING ASSEMBLY NAYTI 2 EIS VOI Xf CHAPTER 9 PROCESSOR LIQUID COOLING ASSEMBLY 1046 Processor Liquid Cooling Assembly N AN AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory compliance WARNING To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the side panel s WARNING Do not operate your computer with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not co
14. unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the side panel s CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CHAPTER 18 FRONT B oo v EZEL logo Removing the Front Bezel e 3 4 5 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Remove the left side panel see Removing the Left Side Panel on page 1 Open the PCI shroud see Opening the PCI Shroud on page 18 Remove the drive bay shroud see Removing the Drive Bay Shroud on page 19 Remove the right side panel s see Removing the Right Side Panel s on page 79 Remove the seven screws that secure the front bezel to the chassis Disconnect the front bezel cables from the connectors on the master 1 0 board Note the cable routing before disconnecting the cables 1 CHAPTER 18 FRONT BEZEL screws 7 gt 8 d d 22 090 Pull the front bezel away from the chassis CHAPTER 18 FRONT BEZEL Place the chassis in an upright position Remove the three screws on the right side that secure the front bezel to the chassis P 1 front bezel 2 screws 3 oss Replacing the Front Bezel w N Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Align the front bezel with the front of the cha
15. you to enab e SATA controller Allows you e and disable the to enab e SATA controller e and disable the Integrated Devices Configure SATA 1 6 as available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only SATA Mode available on Aurora R2 only AHCI CD DVD Boot Time out Power Management Setup Suspend Mode AC Recovery Remote Wakeup available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only Auto Power On CHAPTER 22 SYSTEM SETUP Allows you to configure the integrated hard drive controller to AHCI or RAID Allows you to configure the integrated hard drive controller to AHCI or RAID Allows you to set the wait time for SATA or CD DVD in AHCI mode Sets the energy saving mode of the ACPI function Sets what action the computer takes when power is restored Sets the system to wake up from an onboard LAN PCIE X1 LAN card or a PCI LAN card Allows the computer to start up ata certain time VOU OTIO Frequency Voltage Control PU nly 9 only DMI 10 ava Speed emory Speed urrent QPI Speed lable on Aurora and Aurora ALX urrent DMI Speed lable on Aurora R2 only Frequency lable on Aurora and Aurora ALX Frequency ilable on Aurora R2 only Memory Ratio Core Non Turbo Ratio Advance DRAM Configuration Overclock Configuration Displays the current processor speed Displays the current memory speed
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17. 8 Locate the PCI Express card on the system board see System Board Components on page 14 Disconnect any cables connected to the card if applicable Remove the screw that secures the card to the chassis 7 Remove the card For a PCI Express xl card grasp the card by its top corners and ease it out the card connector For a PCI Express x16 card press the securing tab on the card connector as you grasp the card by its top corners and then ease the card out of the card connector BON an 27 22 NOTE If you are not replacing a card install a filler bracket in the empty card slot opening 3 1 screw 2 card connector 3 securing tab 4 card 1032 CHAPTER 6 PCI EXPRESS 5 Replacing the PCI Express Card s 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 2 Removethe filler bracket to create a card slot opening if applicable 1 filler bracket 2 screw um sen 38 CAUTION prevent damage to the PCI Express card ensure that the memory module securing clips are in the closed position 3 Align the card with the card connector on the system board 4 Placethe card in the connector and press down firmly Ensure that the card is firmly seated in the slot If you are installing the PCI Express x16 card push the securing tab and insert the card in the connector 5 Connect any cables that should be attached to the card if applicable For informati
18. ACIENWARE AURORA SERVICE MANUAL no Notes Cautions and Warnings K A NOTE 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 The contents herein are subject to change without notice 02009 2010 Dell Inc rights reserved Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the prior written permission of Dell Inc is strictly prohibited Trademarks used in this manual Alienwareis a registered trademark of Alienware Corporation Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and is used by Dell under license Microsoft Windows and the Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Intel and SpeedStep are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U S and other countries Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this manual to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own Model DOIM Type DOIMOOT DOIMOO2 Rev 01 FEBRUARY 2010 loa
19. Aurora R2 only CHAPTER 22 SYSTEM SETUP Enable XD Bit Capability to allow the processor to distinguish between the bits of code that can be executed and the ones that cannot be executed If enabled the processor clock speed and core voltage are adjusted dynamically based on the processor load If enabled C State Processor idle is set to C2 C3 C4 If disabled only one thread per enabled core is active Integrated Devices USB Functions HD Audio Controller EE1394 Controller Onboard IE LAN1 BCM5784 Device available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only Onboard LAN Controller available on Aurora R2 only LAN1 Option ROM available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only Onboard LAN Boot ROM available on Aurora R2 only 5113132 E Sata Device available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only JMicron 362 E SATA Device available on Aurora R2 only Allows you integrated USB controller Allows you integrated audio controller Allows you to enab to enab to enab onboard IEEE 1394 Allows you to enab onboard LAN contr Allows you to enab onboard LAN contr Allows you to enab e or disable the e or disable the e or disable the controller e or disable the oller e or disable the oller e and disable the network controllers boot option Allows you to enab e and disable the network controller s boot option Allows
20. CHAPTER 5 DRIVE S Removing the Media Card Reader Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Press the AlienHead on the front of your computer to lower the drive panel Remove the left side panel see Removing the Left Side Panel on page 1 Open the PCI shroud see Opening the PCI Shroud on page 18 Re the FlexBay USB cable from the connector on the master 1 0 oard Lift the securing tab and slide the FlexBay dock out through the front of the computer akwWN gt o 1 FlexBay USB cable 2 securing tab 3 FlexBay dock 2 27 7 Removethe four screws that secure the Media Card Reader to the dock 8 Slide the Media Card Reader out of the FlexBay dock CHAPTER 5 DRIVE S 246 A gt ww 1 3 screws 4 2 FlexBay dock vett 2B Replacing the Media Card Reader 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 2 Removethe new Media Card Reader from its packaging Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the Media Card Reader 3 Slide the Media Card Reader into the FlexBay dock 4 2 the four screws that secure the Media Card Reader to the OCK 5 Lift the securing tab and slide the FlexBay dock through the front of the computer until the securing tab snaps into place 6 Connectthe USB cable to the connector on the master 0 board 7 Close the PCI shrou
21. Displays current QPI speed Displays current DMI speed Allows you to change the frequency Allows you to change the DMI frequency Allows you to change the memory ratio Displays the ratio between the processor core clock and the FSB frequency Allows you to access the advance DRAM configuration submenu Allows you to access the overclock configuration submenu CHAPTER 22 SYSTEM SETUP Frequency Voltage Control Overvoltage Configuration Allows you to access the overvoltage configuration submenu Load Levell OC Setting Allows you to restore the Level 1 overclocking settings that were shipped from the factory only displayed with an XE processor Advance DRAM Configuration Submenu Memory Z Opens submenu to display the SPD configuration for each memory module Advanced Memory Settings Allows you to toggle to Manual mode and set all of the timing parameters Displays the Column Address Strobe Latency editable in Manual Mode Displays timing of RAS to CAS delay editable in Manual Mode Displays timing of RAS Precharge editable in Manual Mode CRAS Displays timing of Row Address Strobe editable in Manual Mode Advance DRAM Configuration Submenu CRFC CWR CWTR CRRD 1T 2T Timing Displays timing of Refresh to Archive Refresh cycle time editable in Manual Mode Displays timing of Write Recover editable in Manual
22. FANS 232 040 gt Pe B WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory compliance WARNING To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the side panel s WARNING Do not operate your computer with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CHAPTER 8 FANS loai 8 Removing the Hard Drive Fan Assembly Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 1 Remove the left side panel see Removing the Left Side Panel on page 1 4 Open the PCI shroud see Opening the PCI Shroud on page 18 Remove the drive bay shroud see Removing the Drive Bay Shroud on A page 19 5 Disconnect the hard drive fan assembly cable from the connector on the master 1 0 board Make note of the cable routing before disconnecting the cable 6 Liftthe hard drive fan assembly out of the chassis BON 2 1 hard drive fan assembly cable 2 hard drive fan assembly 238 042 8 Replacing
23. Lighting Batteries 64 Removing the Front Bezel 1 0 Deeper eR ein 90 Replacing the Theater Lighting 65 Replacing the Front Bezel deser eb 92 CHAPTER 19 BACK BEZEL ewes 93 Removing Back Bezel scere testo 95 Replacing the Back Bezel 1 oret ERR 97 CHAPTER 20 BLUETOOTH ASSEMBLY mein mmm 98 Removing the Bluetooth 100 Replacing the Bluetooth 101 CHAPTER 21 TOP O PANEL 55542 09 9955 102 Removing the Top I O Panel iet tr e Rb ex een 104 Replacing the 1 0 105 CHAPTER Z2 SYSTEM SETUP 2 2 nag ad 106 Configuring the BIOS teo ih fu EORR 107 Clearing Forgotten Passwords and CMOS Settings 14 APPENDIX A CONTACTING ALIENWARE T7 CONTENTS Og MYT 9 IMAI OS LOH CHAPTER 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN CHAPTER 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN This manual provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer Unless otherwise noted each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist You have performed the steps in Turning Off Your Computer on page 7 and Before Working Inside Your Computer on pag
24. Mode Displays Write to Read delay editable in Manual Mode Displays RAS to RAS Delay editable in Manual Mode Displays Read to Precharge command delay editable in Manual Mode Displays the Command Rate editable in Manual Mode Overclock Configuration Submenu Adjust CPU MHz Spread Spectrum Adjust PCI Frequency MHz available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only Adjust PCI E Frequency MHz Intel TurboMode tech 1 4 Core CPU Turbo Ratio Limit available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only Turbo Mode TDC Limit Override Turbo Mode TDP Limit Override CHAPTER 22 SYSTEM SETUP Allows you to adjust of processor Enable disable spread spectrum modulation Allows you to adjust PCI frequency Allows you to adjust PCI E frequency If enabled allows processor to run at faster frequencies than marked Limit ratio for cores 1 4 XE processors only Allows you to program the current thresholds for the processor while in turbo mode Allows you to program the power thresholds for the processor while in turbo mode veta Overvoltage Configuration Submenu CPU Temperature Sensor VCore Dynamic CPU VCore Offset DDR3 Memory Voltage IOH Voltage and Uncore Voltage available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only DMI and Uncore Voltage available on Aurora R2 only Displays the processor temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit Displays processor core voltage
25. OARD 2 screws 2 058 Disconnect all cables from the system board Remove the two screws that secure the system board to the chassis Slide the system board towards the front of the chassis to disengage it from the latches that secure it to the chassis Lift the system board out of the chassis CHAPTER 13 SYSTEM BOARD Replacing the System Board 1 3 4 5 10 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Slide the system board towards the back of the chassis and engage the latches that secure it to the chassis Replace the two screws that secure the system board to the chassis Route and connect the cables that you disconnected from the system board NOTE For information on system board connectors see System Board Components on page 14 Replace the memory modules see Replacing the Memory Module s on page 38 Replace the processor see Replacing the Processor on page 53 Replace the processor liquid cooling assembly see Replacing the Processor Liquid Cooling Assembly on page 49 Replace the PCI Express cards see Replacing the PCI Express Card s on page 33 Close the PCI shroud see Closing the PCI Shroud on page 18 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 11 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on 53 loeo CHAPTER 14 MASTER BOARD 33
26. Processor core voltage offset Adjust the DDR3 memory voltage Adjust the IOH voltage Adjust and uncore voltage Adjust DMI and uncore voltage BIOS Security Features Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Exit Exit Options CHAPTER 22 SYSTEM SETUP Allows you to change the supervisor password Allows you to change the user password You cannot use the user password to enter the BIOS setup during POST Provides options to Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Load Optimal Defaults and Discard Changes vert 113 CHAPTER 22 SYSTEM SETUP Clearing Forgotten Passwords and CMOS Settings CMOS 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 WARNING The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the CMOS setting 2 Removethe left side panel see Removing the Left Side Panel on page 11 3 Resetthe current password and CMOS settings a Locate the 3 pin CMOS or password reset jumper on the system board see System Board Components on page 14 b Remove the jumper plug from the CMOS or password reset jumper pins 2 and 3 c Placethe jumper plug on the CMOS or password reset jumper pins 1 and 2 and wait for approximately five seconds d Remove the jumper plug and replace it on the CMOS or password reset jumper pins 2 and 3 o CHAPTER 22 SYSTEM SETUP PASSWORD PASSWORD
27. Shroud on page 19 Turn the drive bay shroud over Open the theater lighting battery compartment door Remove the two batteries AA rechargeable from the theater lighting battery compartment 1 theater lighting battery compartment door CHAPTER 12 BATTERY 2 drive bay shroud 232 064 Replacing the Theater Lighting Batteries 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 2 Insert the two new batteries AA rechargeable in the theater lighting battery compartment 3 Closethe theater lighting battery compartment door 4 Replace the drive bay shroud see Replacing the Drive Bay Shroud on page 19 5 Close the PCI shroud see Closing the PCI Shroud on page 18 6 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 11 7 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on CHAPTER 12 BATTERY CHAPTER 13 SYSTEM BOARD 56 MAWT AVIN CHAPTER 13 SYSTEM BOARD PTT BE System Board WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory compliance WARNING Do not operate your computer with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed WARNING To guard against elec
28. UTION You must position the processor correctly in the socket to avoid permanent damage to the processor and the computer when you turn on the computer 3 Extendthe release lever on the processor socket if it is not fully extended CAUTION Socket pins are delicate To avoid damage ensure that the processor is aligned properly with the socket and do not use excessive force when you replace the processor Be careful not to touch or bend the pins on the system board 4 Align the 1 corners of the processor and socket 5 Setthe processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is positioned correctly CHAPTER 10 PROCESSOR tab 2 processor cover processor 4 socket center cover latch 6 release lever processor pin 1 indicator 1953 6 When the processor is fully seated in the socket close the processor cover Ensure that the tab on the processor cover is positioned underneath the center cover latch on the socket 7 Pivotthe socket release lever back towards the socket and snap it into place to secure the processor 8 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the processor liquid cooling assembly CAUTION Ensure that you apply new thermal grease New thermal grease is critical for ensuring adequate thermal bonding which is a requirement for optimal processor operation 9 Apply the new thermal grease to the top of the processor 10 Replace the processor liquid cooling assembly
29. able on your computer only if you ordered it while purchasing your computer Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Remove the left side panel see Removing the Left Side Panel on page 1 Open the PCI shroud see Opening the PCI Shroud on page 18 Remove the drive bay shroud see Removing the Drive Bay Shroud on page 19 5 Disconnect the Bluetooth assembly cable from the connector on the master 1 0 board 6 Loosen the thumbscrew that secures the Bluetooth assembly to the chassis 7 Slide and pull the Bluetooth assembly away from the front of the chassis BOW 1 Bluetooth assembly 2 CHAPTER 20 BLUETOOTH ASSEMBLY thumbscrew vovv Replacing the Bluetooth Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 2 Align the tabs on the Bluetooth assembly with the slots on the chassis 3 Tighten the thumbscrew that secures the Bluetooth assembly to the chassis 4 Connect the Bluetooth assembly cable to the connector on the master 1 0 board 5 Replace the drive bay shroud see Replacing the Drive Bay Shroud on page 19 Close the PCI shroud see Closing the PCI Shroud on page 18 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 11 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on CHAPTER 20 BLUETOOTH ASSEMBLY vef CHAPTER 21 TOP I O PANEL 30
30. al outlets and then turn them on 1 release button 2 PCI shroud CHAPTER 4 SHROUDS d 018 Removing the Drive Bay Shroud Boo e Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Remove the left side panel see Removing the Left Side Panel on page 1 Open the PCI shroud see Opening the PCI Shroud on page 18 Press the tabs and slide the drive bay shroud towards the back of the chassis Disconnect the drive bay shroud battery cable from the connector on the master 1 0 board Replacing the Drive Bay Shroud NOM Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Connect the drive bay shroud battery cable to the connector on the master 1 0 board Align the drive bay shroud with the slots on the chassis Slide the drive bay shroud toward the front of the chassis until it clicks into place Close the PCI shroud see Closing the PCI Shroud on page 18 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 11 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on 1 tabs 2 CHAPTER 4 SHROUDS 2 drive bay shroud 53 CHAPTER 5 DRIVE S AXVA AI 5 CHAPTER 5 DRIVE S vvv 020 Drive s gt gt gt P WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices informat
31. assembly 995 014 connector CHIPSET FAN Master 1 0 Board Components 1 234567 89101 26 creer 13 14 15 25 24 16 41 4 2322 212019 18 17 n 13 15 17 18 21 23 25 flexbay connector FLEXBAY active vent connector ACTIVE VENT front bezel right connector FRONT RIGHT PCI fan connector FAN PCI power select connector PWR SEL power LED board connector BLINK hard drive LED connector HDD LEDI1 USB connector MB USB system board lighting MIO right side panel connector SIDE R vent sensors VENT SW vent motor sensor connector VENT MOTOR2 front default connector FACTORY DEFAULT 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 CHAPTER 3 TECHNICAL OVERVIEW drive bay shroud battery connector FRONT_BEZEL AlienHead connector HEAD1 front bezel left connector FRONT_LEFT left side panel contact board connector SIDE_L Bluetooth connector BLUETOOTH wireless connector WIRELESS hard drive LED connector HDD_LED2 main power connector PWR1 hard drive fan connector FAN_HDD vent motor
32. connector VENT MOTORI ODD sensors ODD SW internal theater lighting connector BAT2 graphics pump connector GFX PUMP CHAPTER 4 SHROUDS AXVKAZI 2 VUTA CHAPTER 4 SHROUDS 22 016 Shrouds WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory compliance WARNING Do not operate your computer with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed WARNING To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the side panel s CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CHAPTER 4 SHROUDS SD Opening the PCI Shroud 1 2 3 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Remove the left side panel see Removing the Left Side Panel on page 1 Press the release button and rotate the PCI shroud away from the chassis Closing the PCI Shroud BON Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Lower the PCI shroud into the chassis until it clicks into place Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 11 Connect your computer and devices to electric
33. d see Closing the PCI Shroud on page 18 8 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 11 9 Liftthe drive panel towards the top of your computer 10 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on CHAPTER 5 DRIVE S Ue 029 CHAPTER 6 PCI EXPRESS CARD S WTI 3 ORLY WINDS CHAPTER 6 PCI EXPRESS CARD S ve 1680 PCI Express 5 AN AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory compliance WARNING Do not operate your computer with any cover s includin computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts cic removed WARNING To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the side panel s CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CHAPTER 6 PCI EXPRESS CARD S 50 081 CHAPTER 6 PCI EXPRESS CARD S Removing the PCI Express Card s Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Remove the left side panel see Removing the Left Side Panel on page 1 Open the PCI shroud see Opening the PCI Shroud on page 1
34. d then turn them on Qr a edes 1 toplighting board 2 screws 4 1076 CHAPTER 16 RIGHT SIDE PANEL S 85 CHAPTER 16 RIGHT SIDE PANEL S vos 77 Right Side Panel s A A AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory compliance WARNING Do not operate your computer with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed WARNING To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the side panel s CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CHAPTER 16 RIGHT SIDE PANEL S 028 Removing the Right Side Panel s 1 2 4 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Remove the left side panel see Removing the Left Side Panel on page 1 Open the PCI shroud see Opening the PCI Shroud on page 18 Remove the drive bay shroud see Removing the Drive Bay Shroud on page 19 Remove the power supply cover see Removing the Power Supply on page 57 Remove the hard drive fan assembly see Removing the Hard Drive Fan Assembly
35. de panel 4 Placethe left side panel in a secure location NOTE Theater lighting available only in Alienware Aurora ALX turns on automatically when the left side panel is removed Replacing the Left Side Panel 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 2 Align the tabs on the left side panel with the slots on the side of the computer and push the panel in place 3 Slide the latch to lock the release panel 1 3 CHAPTER 2 LEFT SIDE PANEL release panel latch 4 2 4 security cable slot left side panel STO CHAPTER 3 TECHNICAL OVERVIEW XXVI 8 AUNXXNIE 7017 CHAPTER 3 TECHNICAL OVERVIEW v fot Inside View of Your Computer N WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory compliance CHAPTER 3 TECHNICAL OVERVIEW 1 memory module s 2 graphic cards 2 3 optical drives 3 4 hard drives 4 22 013 CHAPTER 3 TECHNICAL OVERVIEW S
36. ds the back of the chassis 4 Liftthe power supply cover away from the chassis as Ma 2 gt 1 1 tab 2 power supply cover 92 557 CHAPTER 11 POWER SUPPLY 5 Disconnect the DC wire harness and the AC power cable from the power 8 Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to the bezel supply 9 Remove the bezel from the power supply 6 Loosen the four captive screws that secure the power supply to the back of the chassis 7 Slide the power supply through the back of the chassis SON 1 bezel 2 power supply 1 power supply 2 captive screws 4 3 screws 4 ve 058 Replacing the Power Supply wm Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Replace the four screws that secure the power supply to the bezel Slide the power supply into the chassis through the back of the computer Tighten the four captive screws that secure the power supply to the back of the chassis Connect the DC wire harness and the AC power cable to the power supply Align the tabs on the power supply cover with the slots on the power supply Slide the power supply cover towards the slots until it locks in place Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 11 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on CHAPTER 11 POWER SU Ue PPLY 059 12 YTV 33 VAT NILE
37. e 8 You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer A component can be replaced or if purchased separately installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order lag Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools Small flat blade screwdriver Phillips screwdriver BIOS executable update program available at support dell com CHAPTER 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION To avoid losing data save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer Save and close all open files and exit all open programs 2 Click Start 9 Shut Down 3 The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes 4 Ensurethat the computer is turned off If your computer did not automatically turn off when you shut down the operating system press and hold the power button until the computer turns off v9 91 Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your own personal safety AN A WARNING Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory compliance CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform r
38. e Optical 5 26 Removing the Media Card Reader 21 Replacing the Media Card Reader 29 CHAPTER 6 PCI EXPRESS CARD S 30 Removing the PCI Express 5 32 Replacing the PCI Express 6 33 CHAPTER 7 MEMORY MODULE S xa siens 35 Removing the Memory 6 5 37 Replacing the Memory 5 38 5 CHAPTER 3 FANS 5e tete cu Pe 40 CHAPTER 13 SYSTEM BOARD ed oc euch tede mah 66 Removing the Hard Drive Fan 42 Removing the System 68 Replacing the Hard Drive Fan 43 Replacing the System 69 Removing the PCI Fan 44 Replacing the PCI Fan 45 CHAPTER 14 MASTER I O BOARD 70 Removing the Master I O 72 CHAPTER 9 PROCESSOR LIQUID COOLING ASSEMBLY 46 Replacing the Master 1 0 Board 2
39. e same as the downloaded BIOS update file Double click the file icon on the desktop and follow the procedures that appear on the screen VOU APPENDIX A CONTACTING ALIENWARE APPENDIX A CONTACTING ALIENWARE Websites You can learn about Alienware products and services on the following websites NOTE If you do not have an active Internet connection you can find contact information on your purchase invoice packing slip bill or Dell www dell com product catalog Asian Pacific countries only Dell provides several online and telephone based support and service options www dell com jp Japan only Because availability varies by country and product some services may not www euro dell com Europe only available in your area www dell com la Latin American and Caribbean countries 2 www dell ca Canada only To contact Dell for sales technical support or customer service issues Visit www dell com contactdell You can access Alienware Support through the following websites 1 2 Select your country region support dell com 3 Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need support jp dell com Japan only 4 Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you support euro dell com Europe only support la dell com Argentina Brazil Chile Mexico K NOTE For telephone support in the United States call 1 8
40. el see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 11 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on VIF 5108 CHAPTER 22 SYSTEM SETUP 38 2207 OAT CHAPTER 22 SYSTEM SETUP ven ane Configuring the BIOS System Setup The System Setup options allow you to Change the system configuration information after you add change or remove any hardware in your computer Set or change a user selectable option View the amount of memory installed Set the type of hard drive installed Before you change the System Setup settings it is recommended that you write down the current System Setup information for future reference CAUTION Do not change the settings in System Setup unless you are an expert computer user Certain changes can cause your computer to work incorrectly CHAPTER 22 SYSTEM SETUP Entering System Setup 1 Turnon restart your computer K 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 lt F2 gt in even intervals until the System Setup screen appears 2 While the computer is booting press lt F2 gt immediately before the operating system logo appears to access the BIOS Setup Utility K System Setup Screens The BIOS Setup Utility displays current or changeable configuration information for your desktop Key functions appear at the bottom o
41. embly on page 43 Replace the drive bay shroud see Replacing the Drive Bay Shroud page 19 Close the PCI shroud see Closing the PCI Shroud on page 18 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 11 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on 199 CHAPTER 17 ACTIVE VENTING ASSEMBLY 98 JUNK MINIT CHAPTER 17 ACTIVE VENTING ASSEMBLY Assembly A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory compliance WARNING Do not operate your computer with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed WARNING To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the side panel s CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CHAPTER 17 ACTIVE VENTING ASSEMBLY ve gas Removing the Active Venting Assembly NOTE Active venting assembly is available only in Alienware Aurora ALX 1 2 3 4 5 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Remove
42. epairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION When you disconnect a cable pull on its connector or on its pull tab noton the cable itself Some cables have connectors with locking tabs if you are disconnecting this type of cable press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable As you pull connectors apart keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins Also before you connect a cable ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned CAUTION To avoid damaging the computer perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer CHAPTER 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN 1 Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean 2 Turn off your computer see Turning Off Your Computer on page 7 CAUTION To disconnect a network cable first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets pong EN Disconnect all attached devices from your computer Press and eject any installed cards from the Media Card Reader Press and hold the power button to ground the system board CAUTION Before touching anything inside your computer ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface such asthe metal at the back of the co
43. f the BIOS Setup Utility screen and lists keys and their functions within the active field NOTE If an error occurs during POST Power On Self Test press F2 when the prompt appears to enter the BIOS Setup Utility NOTE If you waittoolong and the operating system logo appears continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop then shut down your desktop and try again 10107 System Setup Options NOTE The items listed in this section may or may not appear exactly as listed depending on your computer model and installed devices System Information Product Name BIOS Version Service Tag Asset Tag Memory Installed Memory Available Memory Technology Memory Speed CPU ID u Code ID CPU Speed Displays the product name Displays the BIOS version number and date information Displays the service tag of the computer Displays the asset tag of the computer Displays the amount of memory installed on the computer Displays the amount of memory available on the computer Displays the type of memory technology Used Displays the memory speed Displays the processor type Displays the processor speed System Information Curren availabl t OPI Speed e on Aurora and Aurora ALX only Curren availabl Cache Cache t DMI Speed e Aurora R only 1 2 13 Standard CMOS Features System System SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 Time hh mm
44. hassis rear wall 3 Replace the four screws that secure the processor liquid cooling assembly to the chassis rear wall 4 Tighten the four captive screws that secure the processor liquid cooling assembly to the system board 5 Connect the processor liquid cooling assembly cables to the connectors SYS FAN and CPU PUMP on the top lighting board 6 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 1 7 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on Ue CHAPTER 9 PROCESSOR LIQUID COOLING ASSEMBLY 049 CHAPTER 10 PROCESSOR AXVKAZI TVA CHAPTER 10 PROCESSOR tI 080 Processor WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory compliance WARNING To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the side panel s CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer CHAPTER 10 PROCESSOR
45. ing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CHAPTER 19 BACK BEZEL v 994 Removing the Back Bezel 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 2 Removethe left side panel see Removing the Left Side Panel on page 11 3 Remove the power supply see Removing the Power Supply on page 57 WARNING Despite having a plastic shield the processor liquid cooling assembly may be very hot during normal operation Ensure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it 4 Remove processor liquid cooling assembly see Removing the Processor Liquid Cooling Assembly on page 48 5 Remove the two screws that secure the security lock panel to the chassis 6 security lock panel away from the chassis 1 screws 2 CHAPTER 19 BACK BEZEL 2 security lock panel 095 CHAPTER 19 BACK BEZEL 7 Removethe two screws that secure the back bezel to the chassis 8 Release the tabs that secure the back bezel to the chassis 9 Pull the back bezel away from the chassis N 7 3 1 2 1 screws 2 2 back bezel 3 tabs 203 996 CHAPTER 19 BACK BEZEL Replacing the Back Bezel 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 2 Align the tabs on the back bezel with the slots on the chassis 3 Pushthe back bezel into place 4 Replace the two sc
46. ion see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory compliance WARNING Do not operate your computer with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed WARNING To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the side 5 WARNING If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To prevent data loss turn off your computer see Turning Off Your Computer on page 7 before removing the hard drive Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on or in Sleep state CAUTION Hard drives are extremely fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive N E CHAPTER 5 DRIVE S CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer NOTE Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell or Alienware NOTE If you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell or Alienware you need to install an operating system drivers and
47. isconnect all cables from the connectors on the master 1 0 board Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can re route them correctly after installing the new master 1 0 board Remove the four screws that secure the master 1 0 board to the chassis Remove the master 1 0 board out of the chassis 1 CHAPTER 14 MASTER BOARD screws 4 eiue Replacing the Master 1 0 Board 1 2 3 4 5 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin page 6 Place the master 1 0 board the chassis Replace the four screws that secure the master 1 0 board to the chassis Route and connect the cables that you removed from the connectors on the master 1 0 board NOTE For information on master 1 0 board connectors see Master 1 0 Board Components on page 15 Replace the PCI fan assembly see Replacing the PCI Fan Assembly on page 45 Replace the drive bay shroud see Replacing the Drive Bay Shroud on page 19 Close the PCI shroud see Closing the PCI Shroud on page 18 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 11 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on CHAPTER 14 MASTER BOARD 938 073 CHAPTER 15 TOP LIGHTING BOARD XXVI 58 ASK GAOT VIN CHAPTER 15 TOP LIGHTING BOARD 074 Top Lighting Board N gt gt WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety infor
48. its socket with a blunt object 1 be careful not to touch the system board with the object Ensure that the object is inserted between the battery and the socket before you attempt to pry out the battery Otherwise you may damage the system board by prying off the socket or by breaking circuit traces on the system board battery release lever 7 Pressthe battery release lever to remove the battery vo dpa Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 2 Insert the new battery CR2032 into the socket with the side labeled facing up and press the battery into place 4 3 Replace the PCI Express cards see Replacing the PCI Express Card s page 33 4 Close PCI shroud see Closing the PCI Shroud on page 18 5 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 11 CHAPTER 12 BATTERY Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on Enter system setup see Entering System Setup on page 107 and restore the settings you recorded before removing the battery 1063 Removing the Theater Lighting Batteries 1 2 3 4 5 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Remove the left side panel see Removing the Left Side Panel on page 1 Open the PCI shroud see Opening the PCI Shroud on page 18 Remove the drive bay shroud see Removing the Drive Bay
49. m on CHAPTER 5 DRIVE S 22 024 CHAPTER 5 DRIVE S Removing the Optical Drive s 4 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Press the AlienHead on the front of your computer to lower the drive panel Remove the left side panel see Removing the Left Side Panel on page Open the PCI shroud see Opening the PCI Shroud on page 18 Disconnect the power and data cables from the optical drive if applicable Lift the securing tab and slide the optical drive out through the front of the computer 1 2 datacable 3 securing tab 4 optical drive vei gt Replacing the Optical Drive s gt Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Remove the new optical drive from its packaging Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the optical drive Remove the optical drive bay filler if applicable Lift the securing tab and slide the optical drive through the front of the computer until the securing tab snaps into place Connect the power and data cables to the optical drive if applicable Close the PCI shroud see Closing the PCI Shroud on page 18 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 11 Lift the drive panel towards the top of your computer Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on CHAPTER 5 DRIVE S veri ab
50. mation that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory compliance WARNING To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the side panel s CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION Do not operate your computer with any cover s includin computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CHAPTER 15 TOP LIGHTING BOARD 2 1075 CHAPTER 15 TOP LIGHTING BOARD Removing the Top Lighting Board Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Remove the left side panel see Removing the Left Side Panel on page 1 Disconnect all cables from the connectors on the top lighting board Remove the four screws that secure the top lighting board to the chassis Pull the top lighting board away from the chassis WN Replacing the Top Lighting Board ak wr gt Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Replace the four screws that secure the top lighting board to the chassis Connect the cables to the connectors on the top lighting board Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 11 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets an
51. mputer While you work periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity which could harm internal components NOTE For better access to components within your computer lay your computer on its side ve og CHAPTER 2 LEFT SIDE PANEL 8 IN WVE CHAPTER 2 LEFT SIDE PANEL Left Side Panel A gt WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING To guard against likelihood of electric shock laceration by moving fan blades or other unexpected injuries always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the side 5 WARNING Do not operate your computer with any cover s includin computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts ete removed CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CHAPTER 2 LEFT SIDE PANEL Removing the Left Side Panel 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 NOTE Ensure that you remove the security cable from the security cable slot if applicable 2 Slide the latch to unlock the release panel 3 Liftthe release panel to open the left si
52. on about the card s cable connections see the documentation that shipped with the card Replace the screw that secures the card to the chassis Close the PCI shroud see Closing the PCI Shroud on page 18 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 11 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on 1 securing tab 2 CHAPTER 6 PCI EXPRESS CARD S card connector CHAPTER 7 MEMORY MODULE S o You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules 3 707314 TCI on the system board See the specifications in your Desktop Manual at CHAPTER 7 MEMORY MODULE S support dell com manuals for information on the type of memory supported by your computer Install only memory modules that are supported by your computer LZ NOTE Memory modules purchased from Dell or Alienware are covered under your computer warranty ves 1085 Memory Module s N AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory compliance WARNING Do not operate your computer with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed WARNING To guard against electrical shock always unplug your
53. r 1 0 board Replace the three screws that secure the active venting assembly to the chassis Align the top panel with the slots in the chassis and replace the two screws that secure the top panel to the chassis Replace the right top panel Lay the chassis on its side Replace the ten screws that secure the active venting assembly to the top of the chassis Replace the top lighting board see Replacing the Top Lighting Board on page 76 10 T 12 13 14 CHAPTER 17 ACTIVE VENTING ASSEMBLY Replace the screw that secures the right top panel to the chassis Replace the drive bay shroud see Replacing the Drive Bay Shroud page 19 Close the PCI shroud see Closing the PCI Shroud on page 18 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 11 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on wen OB CHAPTER 18 FRONT BEZEL YTV 38 MISA 0706 CHAPTER 18 FRONT BEZEL v 088 Front Bezel N AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory compliance WARNING Do not operate your computer with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed WARNING To guard against electrical shock always
54. rews that secure the back bezel to the chassis 5 Replace the two screws that secure the security lock panel to the chassis 6 Replace the processor liquid cooling assembly see Replacing the Processor Liquid Cooling Assembly on page 49 7 Replace the power supply see Replacing the Power Supply on page 59 8 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 11 9 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on 998 097 CHAPTER 20 BLUETOOTH ASSEMBLY 38 MIIAN 0706 CHAPTER 20 BLUETOOTH ASSEMBLY 959 098 Bluetooth Assembly N AN zx WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory compliance WARNING Do not operate your computer with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed WARNING To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the side panel s CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CHAPTER 20 BLUETOOTH ASSEMBLY vr 099 Removing the Bluetooth Assembly NOTE The Bluetooth assembly is avail
55. ss Date mm dd yy CHAPTER 22 SYSTEM SETUP Displays the QPI speed Displays the DMI speed Displays the processor L2 cache size Displays the processor L3 cache size Displays the current time Displays current date Displays the SATA 1 drive integrated in the computer Displays the SATA 2 drive integrated in the computer Displays the SATA 3 drive integrated in the computer Displays the SATA 4 drive integrated in the computer v 9108 Standard CMOS Features SATA 5 SATA 6 Wait for Fl If Errors Advanced BIOS Features NumLock Status ACPI APIC support OptionROM Display Screen Boot Configuration Features 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device Hard Disk Drives CD DVD Drives Displays the SATA 5 drive integrated in the computer Displays the SATA 6 drive integrated in the computer If enabled the system will HALT during boot to display system errors Select power on state for num lock Include ACPI APIC table pointer to RSDT pointer list Allows you to enable or disable the RAID Option ROM screen during POST Displays the first boot device Displays the second boot device Sets the hard drive boot priority The items displayed are dynamically updated according to the hard drives detected Sets the CD DVD drive boot priority CPU Configuration XD Bit Capability Intel Speedstep tech Intel C State Tech Intel HT Technology available on
56. ssis Replace the three screws on the right side that secure the front bezel to the chassis Lay the chassis on its side Connect the front bezel cables to the connectors on the master 1 0 board Replace the seven screws that secure the front bezel to the chassis Replace the right side panel s see Replacing the Right Side Panel s on page 81 Replace the drive bay shroud see Replacing the Drive Bay Shroud on page 19 Close the PCI shroud see Closing the PCI Shroud on page 18 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 1 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on CHAPTER 18 FRONT BEZEL ovo Iog2 CHAPTER 19 BACK BEZEL 52 CHAPTER 19 BACK BEZEL 993 Back Bezel N AN zx WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory compliance WARNING Do not operate your computer with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed WARNING To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the side panel s CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servic
57. the Hard Drive Fan Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 2 Push the hard drive fan assembly into the hard drive fan assembly bay 3 Route the cable through the slot in the hard drive bay 4 Connectthe hard drive fan assembly cable to the connector on the master 1 0 board 5 Replace the drive bay shroud see Replacing the Drive Bay Shroud on page 19 6 Close the PCI shroud see Closing the PCI Shroud on page 18 7 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 11 8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on 1043 Removing the PCI Fan Assembly Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Remove the left side panel see Removing the Left Side Panel on page 1 Open the PCI shroud see Opening the PCI Shroud on page 18 Remove the drive bay shroud see Removing the Drive Bay Shroud on page 19 5 Remove full length PCI Express cards if any see Removing the PCI Express 5 on page 32 6 Disconnect the PCI fan assembly cable from the connector on the master 1 0 board 7 Pressthe tabs and lift the PCI fan assembly out of the chassis PUND 1 assembly cable 3 tabs 2 2 assembly CHAPTER 8 FANS n ud Replacing the PCI Fan Assembly Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Align the PCI fan assembly with
58. the left side panel see Removing the Left Side Panel on page 1 Open the PCI shroud see Opening the PCI Shroud on page 18 Remove the drive bay shroud see Removing the Drive Bay Shroud on page 19 Remove the screw that secures the right top panel to the chassis CHAPTER 17 ACTIVE VENTING ASSEMBLY 084 1 Remove the top lighting board see Removing the Top Lighting Board on page 76 Remove the ten screws that secure the active venting assembly to the chassis 1 BU A Mp N screws 10 CHAPTER 17 ACTIVE VENTING ASSEMBLY 8 Place the chassis in an upright position 9 Remove the right top panel 1 right top panel 999 085 Remove the two screws that secure the top panel to the chassis Lift the top panel away from the chassis Remove the three screws that secure the active venting assembly to the chassis Disconnect the cables that connect the active venting assembly to the connectors on the master 1 0 board Lift the active venting assembly away from the chassis 1 screws 3 3 top panel CHAPTER 17 ACTIVE VENTING ASSEMBLY 2 active venting assembly 4 top panel screws 2 086 Replacing the Assembly Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Place the active venting assembly on the top of the chassis Connect the active venting assembly cables to the connectors on the maste
59. trical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the side panel s CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CHAPTER 13 SYSTEM BOARD 29 067 Removing the System Board 1 ak Record all the screens in system setup see System Setup on page 107 so that you can restore the correct settings Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Remove the left side panel see Removing the Left Side Panel on page 1 Open the PCI shroud see Opening the PCI Shroud on page 18 Remove any PCI Express cards see Removing the PCI Express Card s on page 32 WARNING Despite having a plastic shield the processor liquid cooling assembly may be very hot during normal operation Ensure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it Remove the processor liquid cooling assembly see Removing the Processor Liquid Cooling Assembly on page 48 Remove the processor see Removing the Processor on page 52 Remove the memory modules see Removing the Memory Module s on page 37 CAUTION Carefully note the routing and location of each cable before you disconnect it so that you are sure to re route the cables correctly An incorrectly routed or a disconnected cable could lead to computer problems CHAPTER 13 SYSTEM B
60. utilities on the new hard drive v 1021 CHAPTER 5 DRIVE S Removing the Hard Drive s CAUTION If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep back up your files before you begin this procedure 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 2 Remove the left side panel see Removing the Left Side Panel page 11 3 Disconnect the power and data cables from the hard drive assembly if applicable 1 power cable 2 data cable 388 022 CHAPTER 5 DRIVE S 4 Press the release tabs and slide the hard drive assembly out of the hard 5 Remove the hard drive out of the hard drive bracket by releasing the tabs drive cage and lifting the hard drive out of the bracket if applicable 1 hard drive 2 tabs 4 1 hard drive assembly 2 release tabs 2 ejoa Replacing the Hard 5 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 2 Seethe documentation that shipped with your new hard drive and ensure that the jumper positioning is correct 3 Snapthe hard drive bracket on to the new hard drive if applicable 4 Slide hard drive assembly into the hard drive cage until the release tabs snap into place 5 Connect the power and data cables to the hard drive assembly if applicable 6 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 11 7 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn the
61. vered by your warranty CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer CHAPTER 9 PROCESSOR LIQUID COOLING ASSEMBLY v 7 Removing the Processor Liquid Cooling Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 2 Remove the left side panel see Removing the Left Side Panel on page 1 WARNING Despite having a plastic shield the processor liquid cooling assembly may be very hot during normal operation Ensure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it 3 Disconnect the processor liquid cooling assembly cable from the connectors SYS FAN and CPU PUMP on the top lighting board 4 Loosenthe four captive screws that secure the processor liquid cooling assembly to the system board 5 Remove the four screws that secure the processor liquid cooling assembly to the chassis rear wall 6 Slide and lift the processor liquid cooling assembly away from the chassis CHAPTER 9 PROCESSOR LIQUID COOLING ASSEMBLY 1 processor liquid cooling assembly 2 3 cables 2 5 screws 4 4 top lighting board captive screws 4 Replacing the Processor Liquid Cooling Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 2 Align the screw holes on the processor liquid cooling assembly with the screw holes on the c
62. ystem Boa rd Components 1 processor power connector PWR2 2 processor socket CPU 1 2 3456789 3 processor fan connector MB CPU FAN 4 memory module connector DIMM2 Aurora and Aurora ALX EP memory module connector DIMM3 Ep Aurora R2 na 5 memory module connector DIMM1 6 memory module connector DIMM4 gt 7 memory module connector DIMM3 8 memory module connector DIMM6 Aurora and Aurora ALX Aurora and Aurora ALX only memory module connector DIMM2 Aurora R2 30 0 9 memory module connector DIMM5 10 main power connector PWR1 Aurora and Aurora ALX only OO 1 password jumper PASSWORD 12 serial ATA drive connectors SATA 2 10 13 ATA drive connectors 5 4 14 serial ATA drive connectors SATA5 6 Ex 15 front panel connector FRONT PANEL 16 USB connector 0581 ES D 17 USB connector 0582 18 USB connector 0583 27 a E 2 19 Low pin count debug header LPC1 20 IEEE 1394 connector 1394 26 rui 21 PCI Express xl connector 5014 22 S PDIF connector SPDIF 25 13 Aurora and Aurora ALX only 24 14 23 front audio connector FRONT AUDIO 24 PCI Express x16 connector SLOT3 nin 25 CMOS jumper CLEAR CMOS 26 PCI Express xl connector SLOT2 ER zi T S 27 battery socket 28 PCI Express x16 connector SLOT1 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 29 eSATA connector ESATA 30 processor cooling

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