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Alienware DHS 3 Upgrade User’s Guide

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Summary of Contents for DHS 3

Page 1: ...Alienware DHS 3 Upgrade User s Guide 1...

Page 2: ...he AlienHead logo InfoPanel DHS and AlienAutopsy are trademarks or registered trademarks of Alienware Corporation Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Intel and Pen...

Page 3: ...VD Getting Started 7 1 Direct upgrade from within Windows 7 2 Clean installation from within Windows 9 2 Clean installation by Booting to the DVD 12 DHS 3 Upgrade DVD Finishing Up 16 LCDmon Verificati...

Page 4: ...with one philosophy in mind Build It As If It Were Your Own The technicians are not happy unless your new machine meets or exceeds very demanding criteria In order to insure the highest levels of per...

Page 5: ...m What s in the box One DHS 3 Upgrade Manual One Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Upgrade DVD What s not in the box You might have to locate your 2004 COA on your Alienware system This will depend...

Page 6: ...with Microsoft after installation 2 Clean installation from within Windows This method will allow you to run the upgrade DVD from with in Windows This will be the choice to execute a complete install...

Page 7: ...hich method is best for you Here is where we will begin to upgrade your Alienware DHS system Please refer to the section that pertains to which method you have chosen 1 Direct upgrade from within Wind...

Page 8: ...5 The following step requires you to locate your COA which is located on your chassis on the outside The installation is asking you to enter the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 COA Step 6 Next y...

Page 9: ...reach the Microsoft Welcome The first screen is shown below follow all the on screen instructions Once this is complete you should be on your desktop in Windows XP Media Center 2005 2 Clean installat...

Page 10: ...choice for installation type to either Upgrade or New Installation You will need to choose New Installation Step 4 The nest window that should be presented is the License agreement from Microsoft Cli...

Page 11: ...ck next unless you are an advanced user and want to explore any customization option available Step 7 Finally you will be asked to get updated setup files Alienware recommends if you have a high speed...

Page 12: ...tep 9 Now you should have reached the Microsoft OOBE The first screen is shown below follow all the on screen instructions Once this is complete you should be on your desktop in Windows XP Media Cente...

Page 13: ...vigate to BOOT Then press the down key until you highlight Boot Device Priority Step 3 Now in the Boot Device Priority menu make sure to make your optical drive the first boot device Step 4 Now press...

Page 14: ...te a new partition on your hard drive 6 1 Press the letter D 6 2 Press Enter 6 3 Press the letter L 6 4 Press Enter Step 7 After you have deleted the partition you will need to create your new one You...

Page 15: ...agreement and next and the installation process will continue Step 9 The next Window you encounter will prompt you for a name and organization this step is entirely optional You can continue without e...

Page 16: ...lot of screens that look like they are installing software and drivers This is exactly what is happening the Alienware upgrade disc installs all the latest drivers and software for your system Step 1...

Page 17: ...and software installed are working correctly You can stop and your installation is now complete If you re LCD displays the below information when in Windows then this means your drivers and software...

Page 18: ...ick Next 4 3 Next you the screen will be say that Files Needed This screen is asking you for the LCDmon sys file Click Browse and navigate to C Windows system32 drivers and you should find LCDmon sys...

Page 19: ...HS 3 Upgrade User s Guide 19 Step 7 Verify that your LCD now displays the following image when in Windows If it does not follow steps 1 7 again If this does not resolve the issue please contact Alienw...

Page 20: ...IX A TERMS AND CONDITIONS AGREEMENT Please visit http www alienware com terms to view the terms and conditions agreement We recommend that you print a copy and file it with your invoice for future ref...

Page 21: ...nitor speakers keyboard mouse joystick other peripherals cables or software unless advised otherwise by your Alienware Technician We have everything to test your system in house Be advised that your c...

Page 22: ...ue Insurance 3 Package weight 4 Your return address Alienware will not be responsible for the contents of under insured packages Contact Alienware support to schedule a pickup Once Alienware has recei...

Page 23: ...repair goes as smoothly as possible once you have received the replacement component s please contact us so that Alienware technicians may assist you in its installation When returning a component be...

Page 24: ...of the sale and will not include shipping costs All systems and parts will be subject to a 15 restocking fee To return merchandise you must obtain an RMA number Please call the Alienware Customer Serv...

Page 25: ...s Critical Updates are released Alienware highly recommends visiting the Microsoft Windows Update website at http windowsupdate microsoft com to view a list of and install the most recently released C...

Page 26: ...and when calling US and Canada 866 287 6727 International 786 388 5705 E mail support alienware com Hours of Operation Monday Friday 10 00AM 7 00PM EST Technical Support We have compiled an extensive...

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