Alienware Area-51m 766 Manuel d'utilisateur

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chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1-1 CHAPTER▼ ONE GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS This chapter i

appendix B agency regulatory notices B-6 Laser Safety The optical drive used with this computer is certified as a

appendix B agency regulatory notices B-7 Lithium battery warning This computer contains a lithium battery to pow

chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1-2 Performance Features n High Performance Processor The notebook PC is e

chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1-3 n Built-in Multifunction Card Reader Some system comes with a multiple

chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1-4 System At A Glance Front View

chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1-5 Note: System that comes with 15.4-inch wide panel supports 2 addition

chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1-6 8. Built-in Stereo Speakers The built-in speakers output the sound in s

chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1-7 or Combo drive, you may save data onto a CD-R / CD-RW disk. Press the e

chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1-8 automatically in Windows XP or 2000. Note: To enable the Internet Qui

chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1-9 Rear View Warning: Do not place any heavy objects on the top of not

chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1-10 The stereo headphone jack (3.5-mm diameter) is where you connect the h

i -2 Notice The information in this user’s manual is subject to change without notice. THE MANUFACTURER OR RESELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ERROR

chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1-11 12. Parallel Port The 25-pin parallel port connects to any parallel-po

chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1-12 Bottom View 1. Ventilation Grill The fan grill is where air is excha

chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1-13 3. Hard Disk Drive This is the system’s hard drive module. The hard

chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1-14 AC Adapter 1. DC-out Connector The DC-out connector docks to the powe

chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1-15 TV Tuner / Video Capturing Module and Video / Audio Input Breakout Cab

chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1-16 Remote Control (Optional Device) If your system comes with a TV Tuner

chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1-17 How to Use the Remote, Watch TV and Record Video Clips The following

chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1-18 n You may need to make sure that the TV Card is set to the correct re

chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1-19 n If you are running TV Card application the first time, press TV set

chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1-20 LED Status Indicator The LED Status Indicator displays the operating s

i -3 TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE Symbols and Conventions Protecting Your Computer - Avoid Abusive Handling and Adverse Environment Chapter Summaries 1

chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1-21 Power Indicator LED Graphic Symbol Indication Persistent green light

chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1-22 Keyboard Features Function Keys (Quick Keys) Graphic Symbol Action Sy

chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1-23 Windows Keys Your keyboard also has two Windows keys: 1. Start Key

chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1-24 Touch Pad with Page Up / Page Down Function The built-in touch pad, wh

chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1-25 Graphic Subsystem Your computer uses a high performance 16-inch or 15.

chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1-26 Opening and Closing the Display Panel To open the display, slide the

chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1-27 Audio Subsystem Your computer’s audio subsystem is Sound Blaster Pro-c

chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1-28 Modem Your computer comes with a 56K V.90 internal fax/modem and a pho

chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1-29 Ethernet Your computer is equipped with a 10/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet

chapter 2 bios setup and security feature 2-1 CHAPTER▼ TWO BIOS SETUP AND SECURITY FEATURE In this ch

i -4 Voice Recording (1-27) Modem and Modem Setting (1-28) Ethernet Adapter (1-29) 2. BIOS SETUP AND SECURITY Entering the BIOS Setup Screen (2-3) Le

chapter 2 bios setup and security feature 2-2 The Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your c

chapter 2 bios setup and security feature 2-3 Entering the BIOS Setup Screen First turn on the power. When the BIOS p

chapter 2 bios setup and security feature 2-4 Modifying the BIOS Settings The AMIBIOS setup main menu is subdivided

chapter 2 bios setup and security feature 2-5 Item Selections / Sub-menu Description IR Mode SIR FIR Choose Fast IR

chapter 2 bios setup and security feature 2-6 If the selected PIO mode is not supported by the IDE drive, the hard di

chapter 2 bios setup and security feature 2-7 Note: If you select Intel UNDI, PXE-2, the system will attempt to boot

chapter 2 bios setup and security feature 2-8 the boot sector. You may have to enter “N” several times to prevent the

chapter 2 bios setup and security feature 2-9 Note: The Suspend Mode selection in BIOS only applies to older Window

chapter 3 battery power & power management 3-1 CHAPTER▼ THREE BATTERY POWER & POWER MANAGEMENT In

chapter 3 battery power & power management 3-2 In this chapter, you will learn how to operate your notebook on batter

i -5 First Step (5-2,3) Audio Problems (5-4) Hard Disk Problems (5-5,6) CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, or Combo Drive Problems (5-7) Display Problems (5-8)

chapter 3 battery power & power management 3-3 Battery Low-Power Warning 1. Low Battery Warning Low battery conditio

chapter 3 battery power & power management 3-4 Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Note: The system is not des

chapter 3 battery power & power management 3-5 To Install the Battery Pack: 1. Place the notebook bottom-side up on a

chapter 3 battery power & power management 3-6 Checking the Battery Level You can check the remaining battery power

chapter 3 battery power & power management 3-7 Using Windows Power Options Windows Power Management provides basic p

chapter 3 battery power & power management 3-8 In this dialog box, you can manually set the LCD and hard drive’s ti

chapter 3 battery power & power management 3-9 Suspend Mode Standby Suspend The system automatically enters this mode

chapter 3 battery power & power management 3-10 Note: Do not install or remove the memory module when the system i

chapter 3 battery power & power management 3-11 Power Button Action The notebook PC’s power button can be set to turn

chapter 3 battery power & power management 3-12 Low Battery Warning You can define when and how the system warns you

i -6 Preface Using This Manual This User’s Manual contains general information about your computer, hardware and software setup information, troubl

chapter 3 battery power & power management 3-13 Power Manu Quick Access Instead of making specific selections in the

chapter 4 upgrading your computer 4-1 CHAPTER▼ FOUR UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER In this chapter, y

chapter 4 upgrading your computer 4-2 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive Replacing the original drive with one of l

chapter 4 upgrading your computer 4-3 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive To replace the hard disk drive, do the fol

chapter 4 upgrading your computer 4-4 6. Locate and remove 4 Screw C’s from the HDD module. Remove the metal ca

chapter 4 upgrading your computer 4-5 Upgrading the System Memory Many applications will generally run faster

chapter 4 upgrading your computer 4-6 Installing a memory module (DIMM) into the system To install the DIMM, d

chapter 4 upgrading your computer 4-7 Screw A x3Metal CoverMetal Cover 6. Remove 3 Screw A’s and remove the DI

chapter 4 upgrading your computer 4-8 8. Install the new DIMM module into the memory socket. The DIMM will onl

chapter 4 upgrading your computer 4-9 Adding a Mini-PCI Type Wireless LAN Card (Optional Device) Your computer

i -7 Protecting Your Computer - Avoid Abusive Handling and Adverse Environment Follow the advice below will help ensure that you get the most out of

chapter 4 upgrading your computer 4-10 Installing a Mini PCI Card into the System To install a new Mini PCI ca

chapter 4 upgrading your computer 4-11 the latches on both sides of the socket snap into place. Note: If you

chapter 5 trouble shooting 5-1 CHAPTER▼ FIVE TROUBLE SHOOTING In this chapter, you w

chapter 5 trouble shooting 5-2 Your computer has been fully tested and complies with the system specif

chapter 5 trouble shooting 5-3 hardware devices in the BIOS Setup utility. A faulty setting may cause

chapter 5 trouble shooting 5-4 Audio Problems No speaker output - n Turn up the volume dial located a

chapter 5 trouble shooting 5-5 Hard Disk Problems The hard disk drive does not work or is not recogni

chapter 5 trouble shooting 5-6 for instructions on decreasing the cache size or on removing temporary

chapter 5 trouble shooting 5-7 CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, or Combo Drive Problems The CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, o

chapter 5 trouble shooting 5-8 Display Problems The display panel is blank when the system is turned

i -8 n Keep the adapter away from children. n The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if

chapter 5 trouble shooting 5-9 Keyboard and Mouse Problems The built-in touch pad performs erratical

chapter 5 trouble shooting 5-10 CMOS Battery Problem A message “CMOS Checksum Failure” displays durin

chapter 5 trouble shooting 5-11 Memory Problems The POST does not show an increased memory capacity w

chapter 5 trouble shooting 5-12 Modem Problems The built-in modem does not respond - n Make sure the

chapter 5 trouble shooting 5-13 Network Adapter / Ethernet Problems The Ethernet adapter does not wor

chapter 5 trouble shooting 5-14 PC Card / PCMCIA Problems Note: Some system may not have the PC Card

chapter 5 trouble shooting 5-15 Performance Problems The computer becomes hot - n In a 35oC environme

chapter 5 trouble shooting 5-16 Printer Problems The printer does not print - n Make sure the cable c

chapter 5 trouble shooting 5-17 Firewire (IEEE1394) and USB2.0 Problems The USB device does not work

appendix A product specification A-1 APPENDIX▼ A PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

i -9 Chapter Summaries The following is a summary of the available chapters and appendices in this manual. Chapter 1: Getting to Know the Basics I

appendix A product specification A-2 ▼ Processor and Core Logic Intel P4 (2.8 GHz and higher), 478 Pins FC-P

appendix A product specification A-3 ▼ Audio SiS SB963 integrated audio controller C-Media 9738-S DirectS

appendix A product specification A-4 Hot Insertion supported ▼ Firewire IEEE1394(a) SiS SB963 IEEE1394 OH

appendix A product specification A-5 ▼ Ports and Connectors One Microphone-in jack One Headphone / SPDIF j

appendix A product specification A-6 ▼ BIOS AMI PnP BIOS Power On Self Test DRAM auto-detection, auto-sizing

appendix B agency regulatory notices B-1 APPENDIX▼ B AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES

appendix B agency regulatory notices B-2 Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested a

appendix B agency regulatory notices B-3 Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the fol

appendix B agency regulatory notices B-4 Japanese Dentori Law. n The minimum specification for the flexible cord a

appendix B agency regulatory notices B-5 Telephone lines requirement n The appropriate utilization of 26AWG teleph