Dell Dimension XPS 66 Desktop Manual - Page 28
Optimizing Performance, Configuring the BIOS, Performance Tuning, System Setup
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Optimizing Performance Configuring the BIOS Your computer has been configured to operate optimally across a wide range of applications. Depending on the configuration you purchased, the computer may have been overclocked at the factory to achieve maximum performance in resource intensive applications including gaming and multimedia development. System Setup The System Setup options allow you to: CAUTION: Technical support verifies the full functionality of the computer at the factory configured settings. Alienware does not provide technical support for any hardware or software issues arising from operating the computer beyond the factory configured settings. Performance Tuning Using System Setup CAUTION: It is not recommended to operate the processor or other system components beyond the preset settings in the BIOS. Doing so may cause system instability, reduced component operating life, or permanent component damage. • Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your desktop. • Set or change a user-selectable option. • View the amount of memory installed. • Set the type of hard drive installed. Before you use System Setup, it is recommended that you write down the current System Setup information for future reference. CAUTION: Do not change the settings in System Setup unless you are an expert computer user. Certain changes can cause your computer to work incorrectly. For computers with the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition processor, the BIOS has preset overclocking levels that allow you to easily overclock your computer. For more information, see "Configuring the BIOS" on page 26. 26 CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR DESKTOP