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AURORA

SERVICE MANUAL

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Страница 1: ...01 01 ALIENWARE AURORA SERVICE MANUAL ...

Страница 2: ...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 Mode...

Страница 3: ...15 CHAPTER 4 SHROUDS 16 Opening the PCI Shroud 18 Closing the PCI Shroud 18 Removing the Drive Bay Shroud 19 Replacing the Drive Bay Shroud 19 CHAPTER 5 DRIVE S 20 Removing the Hard Drive s 22 Replacing the Hard Drive s 24 Removing the Optical Drive s 25 Replacing the Optical Drive s 26 Removing the Media Card Reader 27 Replacing the Media Card Reader 29 CHAPTER 6 PCI EXPRESS CARD S 30 Removing th...

Страница 4: ...ER 18 FRONT BEZEL 88 Removing the Front Bezel 90 Replacing the Front Bezel 92 CHAPTER 8 FANS 40 Removing the Hard Drive Fan Assembly 42 Replacing the Hard Drive Fan Assembly 43 Removing the PCI Fan Assembly 44 Replacing the PCI Fan Assembly 45 CHAPTER 9 PROCESSOR LIQUID COOLING ASSEMBLY 46 Removing the Processor Liquid Cooling Assembly 48 Replacing the Processor Liquid Cooling Assembly 49 CHAPTER ...

Страница 5: ... ASSEMBLY 98 Removing the Bluetooth Assembly 100 Replacing the Bluetooth Assembly 101 CHAPTER 21 TOP I O PANEL 102 Removing the Top I O Panel 104 Replacing the Top I O Panel 105 CHAPTER 22 SYSTEM SETUP 106 Configuring the BIOS 107 Clearing Forgotten Passwords and CMOS Settings 114 APPENDIX A CONTACTING ALIENWARE 117 ...

Страница 6: ...llowing conditions exist You have performed the steps in Turning Off Your Computer on page 7 and Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 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 CHAPTER 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN CHAPTER 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...

Страница 7: ...n The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process 3 finishes Ensure that the computer is turned off If your computer did not 4 automatically turn off when you shut down the operating system press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools Small flat blade screwdriver Phillips screwdrive...

Страница 8: ...ter on its side 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 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...

Страница 9: ...CHAPTER 2 LEFT SIDE PANEL 09 09 CHAPTER 2 LEFT SIDE PANEL CHAPTER 2 SIDE PANEL ...

Страница 10: ...ard 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 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 ...

Страница 11: ...ch to unlock the release panel 2 Lift the release panel to open the left side panel 3 Place the left side panel in a secure location 4 NOTE Theater lighting available only in Alienware Aurora ALX turns on automatically when the left side panel is removed Replacing the Left Side Panel Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 1 6 Align the tabs on the left side panel with the slots on the...

Страница 12: ...CHAPTER 3 TECHNICAL OVERVIEW 012 012 CHAPTER 3 TECHNICAL OVERVIEW CHAPTER 3 TECHNICAL OVERVIEW ...

Страница 13: ...ical drives 3 4 hard drives 4 Inside View of Your Computer 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 ...

Страница 14: ...PASSWORD 12 serial ATA drive connectors SATA1_2 13 serial ATA drive connectors SATA3_4 14 serial ATA drive connectors SATA5_6 15 front panel connector FRONT_PANEL 16 USB connector USB1 17 USB connector USB2 18 USB connector USB3 19 Low pin count debug header LPC1 20 IEEE 1394 connector 1394 21 PCI Express x1 connector SLOT4 22 S PDIF connector SPDIF Aurora and Aurora ALX only 23 front audio connec...

Страница 15: ...connector BLINK 12 wireless connector WIRELESS 13 hard drive LED connector HDD_LED1 14 hard drive LED connector HDD_LED2 15 USB connector MB_USB 16 main power connector PWR1 17 system board lighting MB_MIO 18 hard drive fan connector FAN_HDD 19 right side panel connector SIDE_R 20 vent motor connector VENT_MOTOR1 21 vent sensors VENT_SW 22 ODD sensors ODD_SW 23 vent motor sensor connector VENT_MOT...

Страница 16: ...CHAPTER 4 SHROUDS 016 016 CHAPTER 5 SHROUDS CHAPTER 4 SHROUDS ...

Страница 17: ...ory_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 ...

Страница 18: ...se button and rotate the PCI shroud away from the chassis 3 Closing the PCI Shroud Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 1 6 Lower the PCI shroud into the chassis until it clicks into place 2 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 3 11 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn 4 them on 1 2 1 release button 2 PCI shroud ...

Страница 19: ...ttery cable from the connector on the 5 master I O board Replacing the Drive Bay Shroud Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 1 6 Connect the drive bay shroud battery cable to the connector on the master 2 I O board Align the drive bay shroud with the slots on the chassis 3 Slide the drive bay shroud toward the front of the chassis until it clicks into 4 place Close the PCI shroud se...

Страница 20: ...CHAPTER 5 DRIVE S 020 020 CHAPTER 6 DRIVE S CHAPTER 5 DRIVE S ...

Страница 21: ...nician 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 t...

Страница 22: ...ta you want to keep back up your files before you begin this procedure Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 1 6 Remove the left side panel see Removing the Left Side Panel on page 2 11 Disconnect the power and data cables from the hard drive assembly 3 if applicable 2 1 1 power cable 2 data cable ...

Страница 23: ...e the hard drive assembly out of the hard 4 drive cage 1 2 1 hard drive assembly 2 release tabs 2 Remove the hard drive out of the hard drive bracket by releasing the tabs 5 and lifting the hard drive out of the bracket if applicable 2 1 1 hard drive 2 tabs 4 ...

Страница 24: ...g is correct Snap the hard drive bracket on to the new hard drive if applicable 3 Slide the hard drive assembly into the hard drive cage until the release tabs 4 snap into place Connect the power and data cables to the hard drive assembly 5 if applicable Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 6 11 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn ...

Страница 25: ...6 Press the AlienHead on the front of your computer to lower the drive panel 2 Remove the left side panel see Removing the Left Side Panel on page 3 11 Open the PCI shroud see Opening the PCI Shroud on page 4 18 Disconnect the power and data cables from the optical drive if applicable 5 Lift the securing tab and slide the optical drive out through the front of the 6 computer ...

Страница 26: ...icable 3 Lift the securing tab and slide the optical drive through the front of the 4 computer until the securing tab snaps into place Connect the power and data cables to the optical drive if applicable 5 Close the PCI shroud see Closing the PCI Shroud on page 6 18 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 7 11 Lift the drive panel towards the top of your computer 8 Co...

Страница 27: ...ss the AlienHead on the front of your computer to lower the drive panel 2 Remove the left side panel see Removing the Left Side Panel on page 3 11 Open the PCI shroud see Opening the PCI Shroud on page 4 18 Disconnect the FlexBay USB cable from the connector on the master I O 5 board Lift the securing tab and slide the FlexBay dock out through the front of the 6 computer ...

Страница 28: ...028 CHAPTER 5 DRIVE S 1 3 2 1 Media Card Reader 2 FlexBay dock 3 screws 4 Remove the four screws that secure the Media Card Reader to the FlexBay 7 dock Slide the Media Card Reader out of the FlexBay dock 8 ...

Страница 29: ...t secure the Media Card Reader to the FlexBay 4 dock Lift the securing tab and slide the FlexBay dock through the front of the 5 computer until the securing tab snaps into place Connect the FlexBay USB cable to the connector on the master I O board 6 Close the PCI shroud see Closing the PCI Shroud on page 7 18 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 8 11 Lift the driv...

Страница 30: ...CHAPTER 6 PCI EXPRESS CARD S 030 030 CHAPTER 6 PCI EXPRESS CARD S CHAPTER 6 PCI EXPRESS CARD S ...

Страница 31: ...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 t...

Страница 32: ...n the system board see System Board 4 Components on page 14 Disconnect any cables connected to the card if applicable 5 Remove the screw that secures the card to the chassis 6 Remove the card 7 For a PCI Express x1 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 corner...

Страница 33: ...TER 6 PCI EXPRESS CARD S 1 2 1 filler bracket 2 screw Replacing the PCI Express Card s Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 1 6 Remove the filler bracket to create a card slot opening if applicable 2 ...

Страница 34: ...e slot If you are installing the PCI Express x16 card push the securing tab and insert the card in the connector Connect any cables that should be attached to the card if applicable 5 For information about the card s cable connections see the documentation that shipped with the card Replace the screw that secures the card to the chassis 6 Close the PCI shroud see Closing the PCI Shroud on page 7 1...

Страница 35: ...fications in your Desktop Manual at 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 NOTE Memory modules purchased from Dell or Alienware are covered under your computer warranty CHAPTER 4 MEMORY MODULE S CHAPTER 7 MEMORY MODULE S ...

Страница 36: ... 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...

Страница 37: ...ration 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 To remove the graphics card see Removing the PCI Express Card s on 4 page 32 Spread apart the securing clips at both ends of the memory module 5 connector Lift the memory module off the memory module connector If the memory 6 module is diff...

Страница 38: ...33 MHz DDR3 Slots 1 and 2 or slots 1 4 Replacing the Memory Module s Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 1 6 Recommended memory configuration Aurora Aurora ALX Type Slots 1066 MHz and I333 MHz DDR3 Slots 1 3 and 5 or slots 1 6 1600 MHz XMP Slots 1 3 and 5 ...

Страница 39: ...and devices to electrical outlets and then turn 6 them on 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 Align the notch on the bottom of the memory module with the tab on the 2 memory module connector 2 3 4 6 5 1 1 cu...

Страница 40: ...CHAPTER 8 FANS 040 040 CHAPTER 8 FANS CHAPTER 8 FANS ...

Страница 41: ..._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 aut...

Страница 42: ...ide panel see Removing the Left Side Panel on page 2 11 Open the PCI shroud see Opening the PCI Shroud on page 3 18 Remove the drive bay shroud see Removing the Drive Bay Shroud on 4 page 19 Disconnect the hard drive fan assembly cable from the connector on the 5 master I O board Make note of the cable routing before disconnecting the cable Lift the hard drive fan assembly out of the chassis 6 ...

Страница 43: ...h the slot in the hard drive bay 3 Connect the hard drive fan assembly cable to the connector on the master 4 I O board Replace the drive bay shroud see Replacing the Drive Bay Shroud on 5 page 19 Close the PCI shroud see Closing the PCI Shroud on page 6 18 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 7 11 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then tu...

Страница 44: ...the Left Side Panel on page 2 11 Open the PCI shroud see Opening the PCI Shroud on page 3 18 Remove the drive bay shroud see Removing the Drive Bay Shroud on 4 page 19 Remove full length PCI Express cards if any see Removing the PCI Express 5 Card s on page 32 Disconnect the PCI fan assembly cable from the connector on the master 6 I O board Press the tabs and lift the PCI fan assembly out of the ...

Страница 45: ...assembly cable to the connector on the master 4 I O board Replace full length PCI Express cards if any see Replacing the PCI Express 5 Card s on page 33 Replace the drive bay shroud see Replacing the Drive Bay Shroud on 6 page 19 Close the PCI shroud see Closing the PCI Shroud on page 7 18 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 8 11 Connect your computer and devices ...

Страница 46: ...CHAPTER 9 PROCESSOR LIQUID COOLING ASSEMBLY 046 046 CHAPTER 9 PROCESSOR LIQUID COOLING ASSEMBLY CHAPTER 9 LIQUID COOLING ASSEMBLY ...

Страница 47: ... 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 CAUTION To avoid el...

Страница 48: ...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 Disconnect the processor liquid cooling assembly cable from the connectors 3 SYS FAN and CPU PUMP on the top lighting board Loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor liquid cooling 4 assembly to the system board Remove the fo...

Страница 49: ...ce the four screws that secure the processor liquid cooling assembly 3 to the chassis rear wall Tighten the four captive screws that secure the processor liquid cooling 4 assembly to the system board Connect the processor liquid cooling assembly cables to the connectors 5 SYS FAN and CPU PUMP on the top lighting board Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 6 11 Conne...

Страница 50: ...CHAPTER 10 PROCESSOR 050 050 CHAPTER 9 PROCESSOR CHAPTER 10 PROCESSOR ...

Страница 51: ...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 t...

Страница 52: ... has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it Remove the processor liquid cooling assembly see Removing the 3 Processor Liquid Cooling Assembly on page 48 Press and push the release lever down and out and release it from the tab 4 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 Open the...

Страница 53: ...sor Ensure that you do not to touch the underside of 2 the processor CAUTION 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 Extend the release lever on the processor socket if it is not fully extended 3 CAUTION Socket pins are delicate To avoid damage ensure that the processor is aligned properly wit...

Страница 54: ...mbly 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 Apply the new thermal grease to the top of the processor 9 Replace the processor liquid cooling assembly see Replacing the Processor 10 Liquid Cooling Assembly on page 49 CAUTION Ensure that the processor liquid cooling as...

Страница 55: ...CHAPTER 11 POWER SUPPLY 055 055 CHAPTER 10 POWER SUPPLY CHAPTER 11 POWER SUPPLY ...

Страница 56: ...egulatory_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 i...

Страница 57: ...uctions in Before You Begin on page 1 6 Remove the left side panel see Removing the Left Side Panel on page 2 11 Lift the tab and slide the power supply cover towards the back of the 3 chassis Lift the power supply cover away from the chassis 4 1 2 1 tab 2 power supply cover ...

Страница 58: ... four captive screws that secure the power supply to the back of 6 the chassis Slide the power supply through the back of the chassis 7 1 2 1 power supply 2 captive screws 4 Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to the bezel 8 Remove the bezel from the power supply 9 2 3 1 1 bezel 2 power supply 3 screws 4 ...

Страница 59: ...ten the four captive screws that secure the power supply to the back of 4 the chassis Connect the DC wire harness and the AC power cable to the power supply 5 Align the tabs on the power supply cover with the slots on the power supply 6 Slide the power supply cover towards the slots until it locks in place 7 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 8 11 Connect your co...

Страница 60: ...CHAPTER 12 BATTERY 060 060 CHAPTER 14 COIN CELL BATTERY CHAPTER 12 BATTERY ...

Страница 61: ...tory_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...

Страница 62: ...e Opening the PCI Shroud on page 4 18 Remove any PCI Express cards see Removing the PCI Express Card s on 5 page 32 Locate the battery socket see System Board Components on page 6 14 CAUTION If you pry the battery out of its socket with a blunt object 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...

Страница 63: ... battery Replacing the Coin Cell Battery Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 1 6 Insert the new battery CR2032 into the socket with the side labeled 2 facing up and press the battery into place Replace the PCI Express cards see Replacing the PCI Express Card s on 3 page 33 Close the PCI shroud see Closing the PCI Shroud on page 4 18 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Lef...

Страница 64: ... 1 6 Remove the left side panel see Removing the Left Side Panel on page 2 11 Open the PCI shroud see Opening the PCI Shroud on page 3 18 Remove the drive bay shroud see Removing the Drive Bay Shroud on 4 page 19 Turn the drive bay shroud over 5 Open the theater lighting battery compartment door 6 Remove the two batteries AA rechargeable from the theater lighting 7 battery compartment ...

Страница 65: ...ter lighting 2 battery compartment Close the theater lighting battery compartment door 3 Replace the drive bay shroud see Replacing the Drive Bay Shroud on 4 page 19 Close the PCI shroud see Closing the PCI Shroud on page 5 18 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 6 11 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn 7 them on ...

Страница 66: ...CHAPTER 13 SYSTEM BOARD 066 066 CHAPTER 11 SYSTEM BOARD CHAPTER 13 SYSTEM BOARD ...

Страница 67: ...egulatory_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 i...

Страница 68: ...te 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 6 Processor Liquid Cooling Assembly on page 48 Remove the processor see Removing the Processor on page 7 52 Remove the memory modules see Removing the Memory Module s...

Страница 69: ...e processor see Replacing the Processor on page 6 53 Replace the processor liquid cooling assembly see Replacing the Processor 7 Liquid Cooling Assembly on page 49 Replace the PCI Express cards see Replacing the PCI Express Card s on 8 page 33 Close the PCI shroud see Closing the PCI Shroud on page 9 18 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 10 11 Connect your comput...

Страница 70: ...CHAPTER 14 MASTER I O BOARD 070 070 CHAPTER 12 MASTER I O BOARD CHAPTER 14 MASTER I O BOARD ...

Страница 71: ...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 discha...

Страница 72: ...ve bay shroud see Removing the Drive Bay Shroud on 4 page 19 Remove the PCI fan assembly see Removing the PCI Fan Assembly on 5 page 44 Disconnect all cables from the connectors on the master I O board Note 6 the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can re route them correctly after installing the new master I O board Remove the four screws that secure the master I O board to the c...

Страница 73: ...nnectors on the 4 master I O board NOTE For information on master I O board connectors see Master I O Board Components on page 15 Replace the PCI fan assembly see Replacing the PCI Fan Assembly on 5 page 45 Replace the drive bay shroud see Replacing the Drive Bay Shroud on 6 page 19 Close the PCI shroud see Closing the PCI Shroud on page 7 18 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side...

Страница 74: ...CHAPTER 15 TOP LIGHTING BOARD 074 074 CHAPTER 13 TOP LIGHTING BOARD CHAPTER 15 TOP LIGHTING BOARD ...

Страница 75: ... 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 including computer...

Страница 76: ...move the four screws that secure the top lighting board to the chassis 4 Pull the top lighting board away from the chassis 5 Replacing the Top Lighting Board Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 1 6 Replace the four screws that secure the top lighting board to the chassis 2 Connect the cables to the connectors on the top lighting board 3 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the...

Страница 77: ...CHAPTER 16 RIGHT SIDE PANEL S 077 077 CHAPTER 16 RIGHT SIDE PANEL S CHAPTER 16 RIGHT SIDE PANEL ...

Страница 78: ... 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 ...

Страница 79: ...e Panel on page 2 11 Open the PCI shroud see Opening the PCI Shroud on page 3 18 Remove the drive bay shroud see Removing the Drive Bay Shroud on 4 page 19 Remove the power supply cover see Removing the Power Supply on 5 page 57 Remove the hard drive fan assembly see Removing the Hard Drive Fan 6 Assembly on page 42 Remove the three screws that secure the right side panel s to the chassis 7 ...

Страница 80: ... right top panel away from the chassis 9 1 1 right top panel Disconnect the lighting board cable from the connector on the master I O 10 board Remove the two screws that secure the lighting board to the chassis 11 Lift the lighting board up and away from the chassis 12 1 2 1 lighting board 2 screws 2 ...

Страница 81: ...e the chassis on its side 6 Replace the three screws that secure the right side panel s to the chassis 7 Replace the power supply cover see Replacing the Power Supply on 8 page 59 Replace the hard drive fan assembly see Replacing the Hard Drive Fan 9 Assembly on page 43 Replace the drive bay shroud see Replacing the Drive Bay Shroud on 10 page 19 Close the PCI shroud see Closing the PCI Shroud on ...

Страница 82: ...CHAPTER 17 ACTIVE VENTING ASSEMBLY 082 082 CHAPTER 17 ACTIVE VENTING ASSEMBLY CHAPTER 17 ACTIVE VENTING ASSEMBLY ...

Страница 83: ... 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 servi...

Страница 84: ...ware Aurora ALX Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 1 6 Remove the left side panel see Removing the Left Side Panel on page 2 11 Open the PCI shroud see Opening the PCI Shroud on page 3 18 Remove the drive bay shroud see Removing the Drive Bay Shroud on 4 page 19 Remove the screw that secures the right top panel to the chassis 5 ...

Страница 85: ... chassis in an upright position 8 Remove the right top panel 9 1 1 right top panel Remove the top lighting board see Removing the Top Lighting Board on 6 page 76 Remove the ten screws that secure the active venting assembly to the 7 chassis 1 1 screws 10 ...

Страница 86: ...the chassis 11 Remove the three screws that secure the active venting assembly to the 12 chassis Disconnect the cables that connect the active venting assembly to the 13 connectors on the master I O board Lift the active venting assembly away from the chassis 14 2 3 4 1 1 screws 3 2 active venting assembly 3 top panel 4 top panel screws 2 ...

Страница 87: ...mbly Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 1 6 Place the active venting assembly on the top of the chassis 2 Connect the active venting assembly cables to the connectors on the 3 master I O board Replace the three screws that secure the active venting assembly to the 4 chassis Align the top panel with the slots in the chassis and replace the two screws 5 that secure the top panel to ...

Страница 88: ...CHAPTER 18 FRONT BEZEL 088 088 CHAPTER 18 FRONT BEZEL CHAPTER 18 FRONT BEZEL ...

Страница 89: ...gulatory_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...

Страница 90: ...PCI shroud see Opening the PCI Shroud on page 3 18 Remove the drive bay shroud see Removing the Drive Bay Shroud on 4 page 19 Remove the right side panel s see Removing the Right Side Panel s on 5 page 79 Remove the seven screws that secure the front bezel to the chassis 6 Disconnect the front bezel cables from the connectors on the master I O 7 board Note the cable routing before disconnecting th...

Страница 91: ...8 FRONT BEZEL 2 1 1 front bezel 2 screws 3 Place the chassis in an upright position 8 Remove the three screws on the right side that secure the front bezel to the 9 chassis Pull the front bezel away from the chassis 10 ...

Страница 92: ... bezel cables to the connectors on the master I O board 5 Replace the seven screws that secure the front bezel to the chassis 6 Replace the right side panel s see Replacing the Right Side Panel s on 7 page 81 Replace the drive bay shroud see Replacing the Drive Bay Shroud on 8 page 19 Close the PCI shroud see Closing the PCI Shroud on page 9 18 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Si...

Страница 93: ...CHAPTER 19 BACK BEZEL 093 093 CHAPTER 16 BACK PANEL CHAPTER 19 BACK BEZEL ...

Страница 94: ...ulatory_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 ...

Страница 95: ...ing the Power Supply on page 3 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 Remove the processor liquid cooling assembly see Removing the 4 Processor Liquid Cooling Assembly on page 48 Remove the two screws that secure the security lock panel to the chassis...

Страница 96: ... BACK BEZEL 3 1 2 1 screws 2 2 back bezel 3 tabs Remove the two screws that secure the back bezel to the chassis 7 Release the tabs that secure the back bezel to the chassis 8 Pull the back bezel away from the chassis 9 ...

Страница 97: ...e the back bezel to the chassis 4 Replace the two screws that secure the security lock panel to the chassis 5 Replace the processor liquid cooling assembly see Replacing the Processor 6 Liquid Cooling Assembly on page 49 Replace the power supply see Replacing the Power Supply on page 7 59 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 8 11 Connect your computer and devices t...

Страница 98: ...CHAPTER 20 BLUETOOTH ASSEMBLY 098 098 CHAPTER 18 FRONT BEZEL CHAPTER 20 BLUETOOTH ASSEMBLY ...

Страница 99: ... 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 ...

Страница 100: ... Begin on page 1 6 Remove the left side panel see Removing the Left Side Panel on page 2 11 Open the PCI shroud see Opening the PCI Shroud on page 3 18 Remove the drive bay shroud see Removing the Drive Bay Shroud on 4 page 19 Disconnect the Bluetooth assembly cable from the connector on the master 5 I O board Loosen the thumbscrew that secures the Bluetooth assembly to the 6 chassis Slide and pul...

Страница 101: ... that secures the Bluetooth assembly to the 3 chassis Connect the Bluetooth assembly cable to the connector on the master I O 4 board Replace the drive bay shroud see Replacing the Drive Bay Shroud on 5 page 19 Close the PCI shroud see Closing the PCI Shroud on page 6 18 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 7 11 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outle...

Страница 102: ...CHAPTER 21 TOP I O PANEL 0102 0102 CHAPTER 20 TOP I O CHAPTER 21 TOP I O PANEL ...

Страница 103: ... 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...

Страница 104: ...sembly see Removing the PCI Fan Assembly on 5 page 44 Remove any PCI Express cards see Removing the PCI Express Card s on 6 page 32 Remove the active venting assembly see Removing the Active Venting 7 Assembly on page 84 Remove the right side panel s see Removing the Right Side Panel s on 8 page 79 Remove the front bezel see Removing the Front Bezel on page 9 90 Pull the panel insert away from the...

Страница 105: ...p I O Panel Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 1 6 Align and replace the top I O panel 2 Connect the top I O panel cables to the connectors on the system board and 3 master I O board Replace the four screws that secure the top I O panel to the chassis 4 Push the panel insert into position 5 Replace the front bezel see Replacing the Front Bezel on page 6 92 Replace the active venti...

Страница 106: ...CHAPTER 22 SYSTEM SETUP 0106 0106 CHAPTER 21 SYSTEM SETUP CHAPTER 22 SYSTEM SETUP ...

Страница 107: ... shut down your desktop and try again System Setup Screens The BIOS Setup Utility displays current or changeable configuration information for your desktop Key functions appear at the bottom of the BIOS Setup Utility screen and lists keys and their functions within the active field Configuring the BIOS System Setup The System Setup options allow you to Change the system configuration information a...

Страница 108: ...computer SATA 4 Displays the SATA 4 drive integrated in the computer 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 Displays the product name BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version number and date information Service Tag Displays the service tag of the computer...

Страница 109: ... Displays the SATA 5 drive integrated in the computer SATA 6 Displays the SATA 6 drive integrated in the computer Wait for F1 If Errors If enabled the system will HALT during boot to display system errors Advanced BIOS Features NumLock Status Select power on state for num lock ACPI APIC support Include ACPI APIC table pointer to RSDT pointer list OptionROM Display Screen Allows you to enable or di...

Страница 110: ...ed Devices USB Functions Allows you to enable or disable the integrated USB controller HD Audio Controller Allows you to enable or disable the integrated audio controller Onboard IEEE1394 Controller Allows you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394 controller LAN1 BCM5784 Device available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller Onboard LAN Contr...

Страница 111: ...AS Precharge editable in Manual Mode tRAS Displays timing of Row Address Strobe editable in Manual Mode Frequency Voltage Control CPU Speed Displays the current processor speed Memory Speed Displays the current memory speed Current QPI Speed available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only Displays current QPI speed Current DMI Speed available on Aurora R2 only Displays current DMI speed QPI Frequency avai...

Страница 112: ...X only Limit ratio for cores 1 4 XE processors only Turbo Mode TDC Limit Override Allows you to program the current thresholds for the processor while in turbo mode Turbo Mode TDP Limit Override Allows you to program the power thresholds for the processor while in turbo mode Advance DRAM Configuration Submenu tRFC Displays timing of Refresh to Archive Refresh cycle time editable in Manual Mode tWR...

Страница 113: ...hanges and Exit Load Optimal Defaults and Discard Changes Overvoltage Configuration Submenu CPU Temperature Sensor Displays the processor temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit VCore Displays processor core voltage Dynamic CPU VCore Offset Processor core voltage offset DDR3 Memory Voltage Adjust the DDR3 memory voltage IOH Voltage Adjust the IOH voltage QPI and Uncore Voltage available on Aurora an...

Страница 114: ...the Left Side Panel on page 2 11 Reset the current password and CMOS settings 3 Locate the 3 pin CMOS or password reset jumper on the system board a see System Board Components on page 14 Remove the jumper plug from the CMOS or password reset jumper b pins 2 and 3 Place the jumper plug on the CMOS or password reset jumper c pins 1 and 2 and wait for approximately five seconds Remove the jumper plu...

Страница 115: ...0115 0115 CHAPTER 22 SYSTEM SETUP PASSWORD Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 4 11 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn 5 them on ...

Страница 116: ... replacing the system board To flash the BIOS Turn on the computer 1 Go to 2 support dell com support downloads Locate the BIOS update file for your computer 3 If you have your computer s Service Tag Click a Enter a Service Tag Enter your computer s Service Tag in the b Enter a service tag field click Go and proceed to step 6 If you do not have your computer s Service Tag Click a Select Your Produ...

Страница 117: ...le Mexico APPENDIX A CONTACTING ALIENWARE NOTE If you do not have an active Internet connection you can find contact information on your purchase invoice packing slip bill or Dell product catalog Dell provides several online and telephone based support and service options Because availability varies by country and product some services may not be available in your area To contact Dell for sales te...

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