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book.book Page 2 Wednesday, May 15, 2013 1:41 PM Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2013 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
book.book Page 3 Wednesday, May 15, 2013 1:41 PM Contents About Your Computer . Front View . . . Back View . . . . Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 6 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices Safety Instructions . . . . . . .
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book.book Page 5 Wednesday, May 15, 2013 1:41 PM About Your Computer Front View 1 2 7 6 5 3 4 1 power button 2 optical-drive eject button 3 optical drive 4 rotatable AlienHead 5 microphone port 6 headphone port 7 USB 3.0 ports (2) NOTE: Your Alienware X51 R2 computer supports dual orientation. You can place your computer vertically or horizontally. The rotatable AlienHead allows you to change the direction of the AlienHead depending on the orientation of your computer.
book.book Page 6 Wednesday, May 15, 2013 1:41 PM Back View 18 1 2 3 17 16 15 14 13 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 10 1 optical S/PDIF port 2 HDMI port 3 USB 3.0 ports (2) 4 USB 2.0 ports (2) 5 rear L/R surround port 6 side L/R surround port 7 microphone port 8 hard-drive activity light 9 label tab 10 power adapter port 11 discrete graphics card 12 line-out port 13 line-in port 14 center/subwoofer LFE port 15 security-cable slot 16 USB 3.
book.book Page 7 Wednesday, May 15, 2013 1:41 PM Before You Begin Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer. 1 Save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2 Access the Settings charm in the Charms sidebar. Tap or click Power and then choose Shut Down. Microsoft Windows shuts down and then the computer turns off.
book.book Page 8 Wednesday, May 15, 2013 1:41 PM Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your personal safety. WARNING: Before you begin, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For more safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 9 Wednesday, May 15, 2013 1:41 PM Working Inside Your Computer WARNING: Only a certified service technician is authorized to remove the computer cover and access any of the components inside the computer. For information on removing and replacing the internal component of your computer, contact Alienware. See "Contacting Alienware" on page 18.
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book.book Page 11 Wednesday, May 15, 2013 1:41 PM Setup Item — This field appears on the left side of the system setup window. The field is a scrollable list containing features that define the configuration of your computer, including installed hardware, power conservation, and security features. Scroll up and down the list using the mouse or with the up- and down-arrow keys. As an option is highlighted, the Help Screen displays more information about that option and available settings.
book.book Page 12 Wednesday, May 15, 2013 1:41 PM ME Information ME Firmware Version Displays the version of the Management Engine (ME) Firmware. Memory Information Total Memory Displays the total computer memory. Memory Available Displays the amount of memory available on the computer. Memory Technology Displays the type of memory technology used. Memory Speed Displays the memory speed. CPU Information Processor ID Displays the processor identification code.
book.book Page 13 Wednesday, May 15, 2013 1:41 PM Advanced — Integrated Devices USB Controller Allows you to enable or disable the integrated USB controller. HD Audio Allows you to enable or disable the integrated audio controller. Onboard LAN Controller Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Primary Display Allows you to select which of the Integrated/Discrete graphics device should be the Primary Display.
book.book Page 14 Wednesday, May 15, 2013 1:41 PM Set Boot Priority Boot Mode Allows you to select Legacy or UEFI boot mode. NOTE: Legacy boot mode if selected, enables booting to devices that support Legacy BIOS. UEFI boot mode if selected, enables UEFI drivers. CAUTION: Changing boot modes require that your boot storage device be partitioned to match the boot mode compatibility. Changing boot modes could result in an incompatible boot storage device, which may prevent the original OS boot.
book.book Page 15 Wednesday, May 15, 2013 1:41 PM Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices. Boot Options • Floppy — The computer attempts to boot from the floppy disk drive. If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an error message. • Hard Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard drive. If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an error message.
book.book Page 16 Wednesday, May 15, 2013 1:41 PM Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup. See "Entering System Setup" on page 10. 2 Scroll using the mouse or use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot menu option and press to access the menu. NOTE: Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it.
book.book Page 17 Wednesday, May 15, 2013 1:41 PM Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. To flash the BIOS: 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Go to dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Under the category Support for Home Users, click Drivers & Downloads Home. 4 Locate the Service Tag of your computer. The Service Tag for your computer is on a label at the back of your computer.
book.book Page 18 Wednesday, May 15, 2013 1:41 PM Contacting Alienware NOTE: Dell provides online and telephone-based support and service options for your Alienware computer. These services may vary by country and product and may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1 Go to dell.com/contactdell. 2 Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need. 3 Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you.
