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    Aurora R6 Service Manual Regulatory Model: D23M Regulatory Type: D23M001
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    data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2017-2018 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may
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    Contents 1 Before working inside your computer 9 Before you begin ...9 Safety instructions...9 Recommended tools...9 Screw list...10 2 After working inside your computer 12 3 Technical overview...13 Inside view of your computer...13 System-board components...14 4 Removing
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    Removing the hard-drive cage...40 Procedure...40 Prerequisites...40 21 Replacing the hard-drive cage...41 Procedure...41 Post-requisites...41 22 Removing the power-supply unit...42 Prerequisites...42 Procedure...42 23 Replacing the power-supply unit...46 Procedure...46 Post-requisites...46 4
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    ...57 31 Replacing the solid-state drive...58 Procedure...58 Post-requisites...58 32 Removing the graphics card...59 Prerequisites...59 Procedure...59 33 Replacing the graphics card...61 Procedure...61 Post-requisites...61 34 Removing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly 62 Prerequisites
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    ...64 Procedure...64 37 Replacing the processor...65 Procedure...65 Post-requisites...65 38 Removing the wireless card...66 Prerequisites...66 Procedure...66 39 Replacing the wireless card...67 Procedure...67 Post-requisites...68 40 Removing the antenna...69 Prerequisites...69 Procedure...69 41
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    requisites...91 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program...91 56 Downloading drivers...92 Downloading the audio driver...92 Downloading the graphics driver...92 Downloading the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 driver...92 Downloading the chipset driver...92 Downloading the network driver...93 57 System
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    58 Troubleshooting...101 Flashing the BIOS...101 Flashing BIOS (USB key)...101 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics 101 Running the ePSA diagnostics...101 System diagnostic lights...102 Flea power release...102 Wi-Fi power cycle...102 59 Getting help and contacting Alienware 103
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    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
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    Alienware Aurora R6. Table 1. Screw list Component 3.5-inch hard-drive cage Secured to Chassis Screw type #6-32 X 1/4'' Quantity 2 Screw image 2.5-inch hard-drive cage Chassis #6-32 X 1/4'' 4 Power-supply unit hinge Chassis #6-32 X 1/4'' 6 #6-32 X 1/4'' BLK 3 Power-supply unit Power
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    Component Optical-drive bracket WLAN bracket Secured to Optical drive System board Screw type M2 X 2.5 M2 X 2.5 M2 X 2.5 Quantity 1 Screw image 1 1 11
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    screws remain inside your computer. 2. Connect any external devices, peripherals, or cables you removed before working on your computer. 3. Replace any media cards, discs, or any other parts that you removed before working on your computer. 4. Connect your computer and all attached devices to their
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    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. Inside view of your computer 1. power-supply unit 3. top cover 5. system board 7. graphics card 2. optical-drive
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    ) 15. Password reset jumper (PASSWORD JUMPER) 17. LED controller connector (LED_CONTROLLER) 19. PCI-Express x4 slot (SLOT2) 21. graphics-card power connector (GPU_POWER) 23. processor socket (CPU1) 2. processor-cooling assembly pump-fan connector (PUMP_FAN) 4. memory-module slot 1 (XMM1) 6. memory
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    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. Procedure 1. Place the computer on a clean and flat
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    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. Procedure 1. Place the computer on a clean and flat
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    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. Procedure NOTE: Ensure that you remove the security
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    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. Procedure 1. Align the tabs on the left-side cover
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    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. Procedure 1. Carefully pry around the edges of the
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    a. right-side cover b. lighting cable 20
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    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. Procedure 1. Connect the lighting cable to the right-
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    a. chassis b. slots c. right-side cover 22
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    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. Prerequisites 1. Remove the left-side cover. 2.
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    1. top cover 3. lighting cable 2. slot 4. chassis 6. Turn the top cover over, release the tabs on the top cover from the slots on the top bezel. 7. Lift the top cover from the top bezel. 24
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    a. top cover b. top bezel 8. You are left with top bezel and top cover. a. top bezel b. top cover 25
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    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. Procedure 1. Align the tabs on the top cover with
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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, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1. Remove the left-side cover. 2.
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    4. Tilt the computer back to the upright position. 28
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    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. Procedure 1. Turn the computer over until the base
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    your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites Remove the left-side cover. Procedure 1. Disconnect the data and power cables from the hard
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    a. hard drive b. hard-drive carrier c. tabs (4) 31
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    After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1. Place the hard drive power cables to the hard drive. Post-requisites Replace the left-side cover.
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    your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites Remove the left-side cover. Procedure 1. Disconnect the data and power cables from the hard
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    a. hard drive b. hard-drive carrier c. tabs (4) 34
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    After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more , see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1. Place the hard drive power cable to the hard drive. Post-requisites Replace the left-side cover.
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    your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, power-supply unit cage while pressing and holding the graphics-card bracket. 5. Slide the fan cable and the data and power cable through the power-supply unit
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    5. hard-drive carrier 11. Remove the tabs U.2 solid-state drive from the slots on the hard-drive carrier and lift the U.2 solid-state drive. a. hard-drive carrier b. fan cable c. U.2 solid-state drive 37
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    your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1. Place power cable through the power-supply unit cage. 3. Connect the fan cable to the system board. 4. Connect the power cable to the power-supply
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    state drive slot 3. data cable 5. power cable 2. screw 4. solid-state drive adapter 6. fan cable 7. Rotate the power-supply unit cage towards the chassis until the unit snaps into place. 8. Connect the power cable to the U.2 solid-state drive. a. chassis b. power cable Post-requisites Replace the
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    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. Procedure 1. Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive
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    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. Procedure 1. Insert the hard-drive cage into its
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    the power supply. 1. Lay the computer on the right side. 2. Slide the power-supply unit cage release latches towards the unlock position. a. power-supply unit b. chassis c. power-supply unit cage release cage latches (2) 3. Lift the power-supply unit cage while pressing and holding the graphics-card
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    a. power-supply unit cage b. graphics-card bracket c. chassis 4. Rotate the power-supply unit cage away from the chassis. a. power-supply unit 5. Press the releasing clip on the power-cable connectors and disconnect the power cables from the graphics card. 6. Disconnect the power cables from the
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    cable from the system board. 1. power-supply unit 3. graphics-card power cables (2) 5. hard-drive power cable 7. optical-drive power cable 2. hard-drive power cable 4. releasing clips (2) 6. processor-power cable 8. system-board power cable 8. Rotate the power-supply unit cage towards the chassis
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    12. Lift the power-supply unit, along with the cables, off the chassis. a. chassis b. power-supply unit c. screws (4) 45
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    the chassis while pressing and holding the graphics-card bracket. 8. Connect the power cables to the graphics card, hard drives, and optical drive. 9. Connect the processor-power cable and system-board power cable to the system board. 10. Rotate the power-supply unit cage towards the chassis until
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    your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1. Remove the the procedure from step 1 to step 4 in "Removing the power-supply unit". 3. Loosen the captive screws that secure the VR heat
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    a. captive screws (2) b. VR heat sink 5. Disconnect the processor-cooling assembly cables from the system board. 6. In reversed order (as indicated on the processor cooler), loosen the captive screws that secure the processor cooler to the system board. NOTE: If your are using an electric
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    1. radiator fan 3. system board 5. captive screws (4) 2. radiator-fan cable 4. processor-cooling assembly cable 49
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    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. Procedure 1. Slide the radiator and fan assembly into
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    a. VR heat sink b. captive screws (2) c. system board 9. Follow the procedure from step 10 to step 11 in "Replacing the power-supply unit". 10. Replace the screws that secure the radiator and fan assembly to the chassis. Post-requisites 1. Replace the top cover. 2. Replace the right-side
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    inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Removing the coin from step 1 to step 4 in "Removing the power-supply unit". Procedure 1. Using a plastic scribe, press the
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    the instructions in After working dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure Insert a new coin-cell battery (CR2032) into the battery socket with the positive side facing up, and snap the battery into place. Post-requisites 1. Follow the procedure from step 10 to step 11 in "Replacing the power-supply
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    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. Prerequisites 1. Remove the left-side cover. 2. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 4 in "Removing the power-supply unit
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    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. Procedure 1. Ensure that the securing clips are extended
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    Configuration 32 GB DDR4 64 GB DDR4 8 GB XMP 16 GB XMP DIMM1 8 GB 16 GB 4 GB 8 GB DIMM2 8 GB 16 GB 4 GB 8 GB Slot DIMM3 8 GB 16 GB Post-requisites 1. Follow the procedure from step 10 to step 11 in "Replacing the power-supply unit". 2. Replace the left-side cover. DIMM4 8 GB 16 GB 56
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    inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Solid-state drives to step 4 in "Removing the power-supply unit". 3. Remove the graphics card. Procedure 1. Locate the solid-state
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    inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Solid-state 1. Replace the graphics card. 2. Follow the procedure from step 10 to step 11 in "Replacing the power-supply unit". 3.
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    page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1. Remove the left-side cover. 2. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 4 in "Removing the power-supply unit". Procedure 1. Lift to release the graphics-card bracket from the chassis. a. graphics-card bracket b. graphics card 2. Press the
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    1. power cables 3. graphics card 2. releasing clips (2) 4. securing tab 60
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    . 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. Procedure 1. Align the graphics card with the slot on the system board. 2. Place
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    inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. NOTE: The heat sink from step 1 to step 4 in "Removing the power-supply unit". Procedure 1. Disconnect the processor-fan cable from
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    computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety , see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure NOTE: The original thermal the power-supply unit". 2. Replace the left-side cover. 63
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    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. Prerequisites 1. Remove the left-side cover. 2. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 4 in "Removing the power-supply unit
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    . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: If either the processor or power-supply unit". 3. Replace the left-side cover. 65
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    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. Prerequisites 1. Remove the left-side cover. 2. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 4 in "Removing the power-supply unit
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    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. Procedure CAUTION: To avoid damaging the wireless card, do not place any cables under it
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    Post-requisites 1. Follow the procedure from step 10 to step 11 in "Replacing the power-supply unit". 2. Replace the left-side cover. 68
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    your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1. Remove the wireless card". Procedure 1. Note the antenna-cable routing and remove the antenna cables from the routing guides inside
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    a. antenna b. antenna cables c. routing guides 70
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    follow the instructions in After working inside dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1. Adhere the antenna to the chassis. 2. Route the antenna cables through the routing guides guides inside the chassis. Post-requisites 1. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in "Replacing the wireless card
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    , see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1. Remove the left-side cover. 2. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 4 in "Removing the power-supply unit". 3. Remove the graphics card. Procedure 1. Disconnect the front-chassis fan cable from
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    a. front-chassis fan cable b. front-chassis fan bracket c. front-chassis fan 73
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    inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1. Align the the graphics card. 2. Follow the procedure from step 10 to step 11 in "Replacing the power-supply unit". 3. Replace
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    instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1. Remove the left-side cover. 2. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 4 in "Removing the power-supply routing guide on
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    1. top-chassis fan cable 3. rubber grommets (4) 5. top-chassis fan 2. routing guide 4. top-chassis fan bracket 76
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    computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1. Align the top-chassis fan cable through the routing guide on the bracket. 5. Align the tabs on power-supply unit". 2. Replace the left-side cover. 77
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    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. Prerequisites 1. Remove the left-side cover. 2. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 4 in "Removing the power-supply unit
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    a. optical-drive assembly b. chassis 4. Remove the screw that secures the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive. a. screw b. optical-drive bracket c. optical drive 5. Gently pull and disconnect the optical-drive bezel from the optical drive. a. optical drive b. optical-drive bezel 79
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    your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1. Align and power cables to the optical drive. Post-requisites 1. Follow the procedure from step 10 to step 11 in "Replacing the power-supply
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    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. Prerequisites 1. Remove the left-side cover. 2. Remove
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    a. chassis b. tabs c. front bezel 82
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    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. Procedure 1. Align and insert the front bezel tabs
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    Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1. Remove the left-side cover. 2. Remove the right-side cover. 3. Remove the top cover. Procedure 1. Note the power-button module cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides on the top cover. 2. Remove
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    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. Procedure 1. Align and slide the power-button board on the power-button board bracket and snap it
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    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. Prerequisites 1. Remove the left-side cover. 2. Remove
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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, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure Align the tabs on the rear trim cover
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    procedure from step 1 to step 4 in "Removing the power-supply unit". 3. Remove the memory modules. 4. Remove the solid-state drive. 5. Remove the wireless card. 6. Remove the processor fan and heat-sink assembly . 7. Remove the graphics card. 8. Remove the processor. Procedure NOTE: Note the routing
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    1. Top panel USB cables (SSUSB) 3. SATA 6 Gbps drive cable (SATA2) 5. front-panel audio cable (F_AUDIO) 7. graphics-card power cable (GPU_POWER) 9. top-chassis fan cable (TOP_FAN) 11. front-chassis fan cable (FRONT_FAN) 2. SATA 6 Gbps drive cable (SATA1) 4. system board 6. LED controller cable (
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    a. chassis b. system board c. screws (8) 90
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    the processor. 2. Replace the graphics card. 3. Replace the processor fan and heat-sink assembly. 4. Replace the wireless card. 5. Replace the solid-state drive. 6. Replace the memory modules. 7. Follow the procedure from step 10 to step 11 in "Replacing the power-supply unit". 8. Replace the left
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    where you saved the audio driver file. 8. Double-click the audio driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen to install the driver. Downloading the graphics driver 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Go to www.dell.com/support. 3. Click Product support enter the Service Tag of your computer
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    on your computer. 2. Go to www.dell.com/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 browse for your computer model. 4. Click Drivers & downloads > Find it myself
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    drive or hard drive). During the Power-on Self Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can: • Access to the next focus area. NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only. Esc Moves to the previous page until you in your computer, such as the amount of RAM and the size of the hard drive. •
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    Memory Speed CPU Information CPU Type CPU Speed CPU ID Cache L1 Cache L2 Cache L3 Displays the current date in mm/dd/yyyy format. Displays the current time in hh:mm:ss format. Displays the BIOS version number. Displays the product name. Default: Alienware Aurora R6. Displays the service tag of
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    Support (S3) USB PowerShare (S4/S5) USB PowerShare Wake Support (S4/S5) Auto Power On Auto Power On Mode Auto Power On Date Auto Power powered on by special LAN signals. Sets what action the computer takes when power if the Auto Power On mode is if the Auto Power On mode is the Auto Power On mode is
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    and override voltage modes. Allows you to set the override value of core voltage. Allows you to set the turbo mode power limit. Allows you to set the turbo mode power limit. Allows you to set the XMP memory. Displays whether the admin password is set. Displays whether the system password is
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    To enter the system setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or re-boot. 1. In the System BIOS or System To enter the System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot. 1. In the System BIOS or System inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
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    power-supply unit". 2. Replace the left-side cover. Clearing CMOS Settings NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions
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    Prerequisites 1. Remove the left-side cover. 2. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 4 in "Removing the power-supply unit". Procedure 1. Locate the CMOS jumper (P217) on the system board. For information on the location of the CMOS jumper, see "System-board components". 2. Disconnect
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    dell.com/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 browse for your computer model. 4. Click Drivers icon and follow the instructions on the screen. problems
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    indicate. Table 9. Diagnostics Number of Power LED flashes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3,6 3,7 Problem description System board: BIOS and ROM failure No memory or RAM detected System board or chipset error Memory or RAM failure CMOS battery failure Video card or chip failure CPU failure BIOS recovery image not
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    using these online self-help resources: Table 10. Self-help resources Information about Alienware products and services Troubleshooting information, user manuals, setup instructions, product specifications, technical help blogs, drivers, software updates, and so on Videos providing step-by-step
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