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Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual Regulatory Model: D03X Regulatory Type: D03X002 - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 2
of your product. 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. © 2018 - 2019 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 3
Contents 1 Before working inside your computer 10 Before you begin ...10 Safety instructions...10 Recommended tools...10 Screw list...11 2 After working inside your computer the battery...25 Procedure...25 Post-requisites...25 11 Removing the battery case...26 Prerequisites...26 Procedure...26 3 - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 4
12 Replacing the battery case...27 Procedure...27 Post-requisites...27 13 Removing the hard drive...28 Prerequisites...28 Procedure...28 14 Replacing the hard drive...30 Procedure...30 Post- - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 5
Procedure...40 24 Replacing the drive-bay heat sensor cable 42 Procedure...42 Post-requisites...42 25 Removing the memory modules...43 Prerequisites...43 Procedure...43 26 Replacing the memory modules...44 Procedure...44 Post-requisites...44 27 Removing the graphics card...45 Prerequisites...45 - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 6
35 Removing the top fan...61 Prerequisites...61 Procedure...61 36 Replacing the top fan...62 Procedure...62 Post-requisites...62 37 Removing the logo board...63 Prerequisites...63 Procedure...63 38 Replacing the logo board...65 Procedure...65 Post-requisites...65 39 Removing the solid-state drive... - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 7
49 Removing the power-supply unit...77 Prerequisites...77 Procedure...77 50 Replacing the power-supply unit...79 Procedure...79 Post-requisites...79 51 Removing the system board...80 Prerequisites...80 Procedure...80 52 Replacing the system board...82 Procedure...82 Post-requisites...82 53 Removing - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 8
58 Replacing the rear bezel...94 Procedure...94 Post-requisites...94 59 Removing the base panel...95 Prerequisites...95 Procedure...95 60 Replacing the base panel...98 Procedure...98 Post-requisites...98 61 Removing the top tron-lighting cable 99 Prerequisites...99 Procedure...99 62 Replacing the - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 9
...116 Deleting or changing an existing system and or setup password 117 Clearing CMOS Settings...117 Clearing Forgotten Passwords...118 69 Troubleshooting...119 Flashing the BIOS...119 Flashing BIOS (USB key)...119 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics 119 Running the ePSA - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 10
pins and contacts. CAUTION: You should only perform troubleshooting and repairs as authorized or directed by the Dell technical assistance team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. See the safety instructions that shipped with the product or at www - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 11
list Component Stability foot Secured to Computer Screw type #6-32x6 Quantity 2 Security-cable slot latch Computer Battery-case door Battery case Battery case Chassis Hard-drive assembly Chassis #6-32x5.2 1 M2x5.7 1 #6-32x5.2 2 #6-32x6 1 Hard drive Hard-drive bracket #6-32x3 - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 12
Component Logo board Solid-state drive PCI fan Fan shroud Secured to Bracket System board Chassis PCI fan Processor liquid-cooling Chassis assembly Power-supply unit Chassis System-board Chassis Rear-handle bar Chassis Front-handle bar Chassis Bottom-handle bar Chassis Front bezel - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 13
After working inside your computer CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer. 1. Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. 2. Connect any external devices, peripherals, or cables you removed before working on - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 14
shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 15
Left view 1. processor liquid-cooling assembly fan 3. system board 5. AlienFX side-panel connector 7. processor liquid-cooling assembly pump 9. top fan 2. graphics card 4. power-supply unit 6. PCI fan 8. memory modules 15 - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 16
System-board components 1. processor liquid cooling-assembly fan (LCM_FAN1) 2. audio connector 3. PCI-Express slot (SLOT1) 4. PCI-Express slot (SLOT3) 5. PCI-Express slot (SLOT4) 6. wireless card slot (M2_WLAN1) 7. PCI-Express slot (SLOT5) 8. PCI-Express slot (SLOT6) 9. solid-state drive - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 17
I/O-board components NOTE: The location of the connectors may vary based on the selections you made at the time of purchase. 1. Fan connector (U2_FAN1) 3. USB connector (USB1) 5. front I/O connector (USB3_FIO2) 7. rear I/O accessibility lighting battery connector (VBAT1) 9. right theater-lighting - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 18
Lifting the computer Procedure 1. With both hands, hold the handle located on top of the computer. 2. Lift the computer. 18 - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 19
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inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices screw (M2x5.7) that secures the battery-case door to the battery case. 2. Slide and open the battery-case door. 3. Remove the batteries from the - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 25
inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices battery case. 2. Slide and close the battery-case door. 3. Replace the screw (M2x5.7) that secures the battery-case door to the battery case. Post - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 26
the battery. Procedure 1. Lay the chassis on the left side. 2. Press the release tabs on the cable connector to disconnect the battery-case cable from the I/O board. 3. Remove the battery-case cable from the routing guides on the chassis. 4. Remove the two screws (#6-32x5.2) that secure the battery - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 27
holes on the chassis. 2. Replace the two screws (#6-32x5.2) that secure the battery case to the chassis. 3. Route the battery-case cable through the routing guides on the chassis. 4. Connect the battery-case cable to the I/O board. Post-requisites 1. Replace the battery. 2. Replace the right side - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 28
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inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best board components". 3. Remove the right AlienFX side-panel cable from the routing guides on the chassis. 4. Remove the screw (#6-32x6) that secures the right - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 34
inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best chassis. 5. Route the right AlienFX side-panel cable through the routing guides on the chassis. 6. Connect the cable that connects the right AlienFX - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 35
your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best Turn the chassis over. 5. Remove the AlienFX side-panel cable through the routing guides on the chassis. 6. Remove the screw (#6-32x6) that secures the left AlienFX - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 36
8. Remove the two screws (#6-32x6) that secure the AlienFX side-panel connector to the bracket. 9. Remove the cable routing through the slot on the bracket and lift the left AlienFX side-panel connector off the bracket. 36 - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 37
your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best connector to the chassis. 5. Route the AlienFX side-panel cable through the routing guides on the chassis 6. Turn the chassis over. 7. Route the cable through the - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 38
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Post-requisites 1. Replace the left and right side-panels. See "Replacing the side panels". 2. Replace the stability foot. 48 - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 49
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7. Press and hold the securing tab on the graphics-card connector, grasp the card by its top corner. 8. Lift the graphics card from the graphics-card slot. 9. Repeat steps 2 to 8 to remove graphics card on the PCI-Express card connector (SLOT4) and PCI-Express x16 card connector (SLOT7). Procedure - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 51
hold the securing tab on the graphics-card connector, grasp the card by its top corner. 8. Lift the graphics card from the graphics-card slot. 51 - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 52
9. Repeat steps 2 to 8 to remove graphics card on the PCI-Express card connector (SLOT4) and PCI-Express x16 card connector (SLOT7). 52 - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 53
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7. Place the graphics bridge that connects the graphics cards. Procedure to replace two graphics card 1. Align the graphics card with the PCI-Express card connector on the system board. 2. Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is firmly seated. 54 - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 55
3. Press and hold the securing tab on the clamp. 4. Push the clamp back towards the bracket. 5. Rotate the PCIE door to close. 6. Connect the power cables to the graphics card. NOTE: The location of the power supply connector (VGA1, VGA2, and VGA3) varies depending on the video card installed. 7. - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 56
Post-requisites 1. Replace the left and right side-panels. See "Replacing the side panels". 2. Replace the stability foot. 56 - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 57
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inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best tip of the antenna cables indicates the color scheme for the wireless card supported by your computer. Table 2. Antenna-cable color scheme Connectors on the - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 59
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4. Remove the six screws (#6-32x6) that secure the logo board to the bracket. 5. Remove the logo board from the bracket. 64 - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 65
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your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best respective connector on the system board. 3. Remove the PCI-fan cable from the routing guides on the chassis. 4. Remove the screw (M3x5.25) that secure the PCI fan - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 69
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your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best from the system board. 2. Remove the front-bezel heat sensor cable from the routing guides on the chassis. 3. Remove the two screws (M3x5.25) that secure the PCI - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 71
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety holder to the chassis. 6. Route the front-bezel heat sensor cable through the routing guides on the chassis. 7. Connect the front-bezel heat sensor cable to the system board - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 72
your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor liquidcooling assembly. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 73
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inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best NOTE: A new processor ships with a thermal pad in the package. In some cases, the processor may ship with the thermal pad attached to it. Procedure 1. Ensure - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 77
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5. Slide the power-supply unit out through the back of the chassis and remove it from the computer. 6. Remove the four screws (#6-32x6) that secure the metal bracket to the power-supply unit. 7. Remove the metal bracket from the power-supply unit. 78 - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 79
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inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best .com/ regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program after - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 81
5. Remove the processor. 81 - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 82
inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best .com/ regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program after - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 83
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4. Remove the seven screws (#6-32x6.5) that secure the front handle-bar to the left side of the chassis. 5. Remove the seven screws (#6-32x6.5) that secure the front handle-bar to the right side of the chassis. 6. Press the front-handle bar to release the securing tab and remove the front-handle bar - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 85
7. Remove the seven screws (#6-32x6.5) that secure the bottom handle-bar to the left side of the chassis. 8. Remove the seven screws (#6-32x6.5) that secure the bottom handle-bar to the right side of the chassis. 9. Press the bottom-handle bar to release the securing tab and remove the bottom-handle - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 86
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inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best . 3. Remove the rear I/O accessibility lighting cable through the routing guides on the chassis. 4. Remove the rear I/O accessibility lighting cable through - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 92
6. Remove the rear I/O accessibility lighting cable from the routing guides on the chassis. 7. Remove the four screws (#6-32x6) that secure the power-supply unit cover to the back of the chassis. 8. Lift the power-supply - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 93
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your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best of the chassis. 5. Route the rear I/O accessibility lighting cable through the routing guides on the chassis. 6. Align and place the power-supply cover on the chassis - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 95
inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices right side-panels. See "Removing the side panels". 3. Remove the battery case. 4. Remove the hard drive (HDD1). Procedure CAUTION: If the front bezel - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 96
a. tabs (2) b. screws (3) c. chassis 4. Remove the two screws (#6-32x6) from inside, securing the base panel to the right side of the chassis. 5. Release the tabs from inside the chassis on the right side, securing the base panel to the right side of the chassis. a. screws (2) 96 - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 97
b. tabs (2) c. chassis 6. Remove the base panel from the chassis. a. base panel b. chassis 97 - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 98
inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best -requisites 1. Replace the hard drive (HDD1). 2. Replace the battery case. 3. Replace the left and right side-panels. See "Replacing the side panels". 4. - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 99
your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best from the logo board. 2. Remove the top tron-lighting cables from the routing-guides on the chassis. 3. Peel the tape that secures the top tron-lighting cables - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 100
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your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best cables to the chassis. 3. Route the top tron-lighting cables through the routing-guides on the chassis. 4. Connect the top tron-lighting cables to the logo board. - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 102
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, Remove the bottom tron-lighting cables from the routing guide on the chassis. 4. Remove the bottom tron-lighting cables from the slot on the - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 103
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inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices on the chassis. 2. Route the bottom tron-lighting cables through the routing guide on the chassis. 3. Secure the bottom tron-lighting cables to the - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 105
your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety antenna cables from the wireless card. 3. Remove the antenna cables from the routing guide on the chassis. 4. Slide the antenna cables through the slot on the chassis - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 106
8. Turn the chassis over. 9. Remove the antenna cables from the routing guide on the chassis and slide the antenna cable through the slot on the chassis. 10. Peel the tape that secures the antenna cables to the - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 107
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your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety cable through the slot on the chassis. 7. Route the antenna cables through the routing guides on the chassis. 8. Turn the chassis over. 9. Route the antenna cable through - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 109
Go to www.dell.com/support. 3. Enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the autodetect feature or manually browse for your computer model. 4. Click Drivers & downloads. 5. Click the Detect Drivers button. 6. Review and agree to the - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 110
follow the instructions on the screen to install the driver. Downloading the USB driver 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Go to www.dell.com/support. 3. Enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the autodetect feature or manually browse - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 111
Go to www.dell.com/support. 3. Enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the autodetect feature or manually browse for your computer model. 4. Click Drivers & downloads. 5. Click the Detect Drivers button. 6. Review and agree to the - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 112
the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field. Expands or collapses a drop‐down list, if applicable. Moves to the next focus area. NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only. Esc Moves to the previous page until you view the main screen. Pressing Esc in the main screen - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 113
in hh:mm:ss format. Displays the BIOS version number. Displays the BIOS release date. Displays the product name. Default: Alienware Area-51 R5. Allows you to enter the service tag of your computer. Displays the asset tag of your computer. Displays the Management Engine firmware version. Displays the - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 114
Advanced BIOS Auto-Recovery Always Perform Integrity Check CPU configuration Hyper-threading Technology Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) Virtualization VT for Direct I/O Active Processor Cores Integrated Devices Front USB Port Rear USB Port ASMedia XHC Controller HD Audio Integrated NIC1 Integrated NIC2 Pxe - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 115
Secure Boot Control Load Legacy OPROM Set Boot Priority Boot List Option USB Boot Support Allows you to set OC mode and Custom Pstate0 for the CPU. Allows Enable or disable the BIOS module interface of the optional Computrace Service from Absolute Software. Enable or disable the firmware TPM. - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 116
assign the system password: • A password can have up to 32 characters. • The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9. • Only lower case letters are valid, upper case letters are not allowed. • Only the following special characters are allowed: space 3. Type the system password that you entered - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 117
shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 118
shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 119
support. 3. Click Product support, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or manually BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions on the screen. Flashing BIOS (USB you of problems encountered during - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 120
9. Diagnostics Beep code 1 2 3 4 5 6 Problem description Motherboard: BIOS ROM failure No Memory/RAM detected Chipset error Memory . The following procedure provides the instructions on how to conduct a Wi-Fi power cycle: NOTE: Some ISPs (Internet Service Providers) provide a modem/router combo - Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 | Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual - Page 121
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