Alienware ALX, User Manual

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Alienware ALX Desktop Manual
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Power Supply Switch
Make sure the power supply switch is in the on position before powering on your computer.
Power Socket
Plug the power cord into the power cord socket and plug the other end into a grounded
power outlet, a grounded power strip or an (UPS) uninterruptible power supply.
Rear I/O Ports
Connect your mouse and keyboard, Ethernet cable, monitor, and speakers to the
appropriate ports; for detailed information about your computer’s rear I/O ports, refer
to the technical reference provided on your system’s Windows Desktop. Your system’s
technical reference is also available for download from your My Hive® Personal
Support Area on the Alienware website.
Visit: http://support.alienware.com/
DVI Display Port 1
Connect your primary monitor to this port. For detailed information on connecting
monitors to your computer, see Connecting Monitors in this chapter.
For detailed information on connecting monitors to your computer when using NVIDIA
SLI, see Connecting to an NVIDIA SLI Graphics Configuration in this chapter.
For detailed information on connecting monitors to your computer when using ATI
CrossFire, see Connecting to an ATI CrossFire Graphics Configuration in this chapter.
DVI Display Port 2
If you want to use two monitors, connect your secondary monitor to this port. For
detailed information on connecting monitors to your computer, see Connecting
Monitors in this chapter.
S-Video Port 1
You can connect a television with an available S-Video In port to your computer’s
S-Video output. For detailed information on connecting a TV to your computer, see
Connecting a TV in this chapter.