Users Guide

Alternate Methods to Disconnect

Alienware Graphics Amplifier

CAUTION: Do not disconnect the graphics cable until the

computer has shut down and the light on the graphics cable

has turned off.

Using Keyboard Shortcut

1 Save and close all open files and exit all open applications.

2 Press the Fn+F1 keys on the keyboard of your computer.

3 A dialog box appears with the option to shutdown or restart your

computer. Select SHUTDOWN.

CAUTION: Do not disconnect the graphics cable until the

computer has shut down and the light on the graphics

cable has turned off.

4 After the light on the graphics cable has turned off, press the release clips

to disconnect the graphics cable from the computer.

Using the Undock Button on the Graphics Cable

1 Save and close all open files and exit all open applications.

2 Press the undock button on the graphics cable. For the location of the

undock button on the graphics cable, see “Graphics Cable”.

NOTE: Depending on how the undock button is configured, the

computer will restart, shut down, or prompt you to either restart or

shut down. For more information, see “Undock Button Settings”.

CAUTION: Do not disconnect the graphics cable until the

computer has shut down and the light on the graphics

cable has turned off.

3 After the light on the graphics cable has turned off, press the release clips

to disconnect the graphics cable from the computer.