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A IENWAREL® M17x MO ILE MANUALB
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CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Before Setting Up Your Laptop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Connect the AC Adapter 12...........................................................
Press the Power Button...........................................................13
Connect the Network Cable (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Set Up Microsoft Windows ........................................................15
Set Up WirelessHD (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connect to the Internet (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
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Left View Features................................................................22
Right View Features ..............................................................25
Back View Features ...............................................................27
Display Features 28.................................................................
Computer Base and Keyboard Features 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Status Lights 32....................................................................
Media Control Keys 33 ..............................................................
CONTENTS
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CONTENTS
Power Button 34 ...................................................................
Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 39....................................................
Alienware Command Center 40......................................................
Connecting External Displays 40 ....................................................
Using Removable Media and Cards 44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Optical Drive 45 ..........................................................
Using the Integrated Camera 46.....................................................
Using the Wireless Control 46 .......................................................
Battery Pack .....................................................................47
Power Management 48 .............................................................
nVidia Optimus Technology (Optional) 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Free Fall Sensor ..................................................................52
Conguring the BIOS ............................................................ 53
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Before You Begin 68 ................................................................
Replacing the Battery Pack........................................................72
Upgrading or Replacing Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drive(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 85 ....................................................
Basic Hints and Tips 86 .............................................................
Backup and General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Software Diagnostic Tools 89 .......................................................
Answers to Common Problems....................................................91
CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY 99 .....................................................
AlienRespawn 100..................................................................
My Dell Downloads ..............................................................102
CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................103
APPENDIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
CONTACTING ALIENWARE........................................................123
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Dear Valued Alienware Customer,
Welcome to the Alienware family. We are thrilled to include you among the growing number
of savvy high‑performance computer users.
e Alienware technicians who have crafted your machine have made certain that your high-
performance system is properly optimized and performs to its fullest potential. We build
machines with one single unwavering purpose: Build It As If It Were Your Own. e technicians
will not rest until your new machine meets or exceeds our very demanding criteria!
We have tested your machine extensively in order to ensure that you enjoy the highest levels
of performance. In addition to a standard burn‑in period, your system has been evaluated
using real‑world tools such as synthetic performance benchmarks.
We invite you to share your experience with your new high‑performance computer with us, so
please do not hesitate to either e-mail or call Alienware with any questions or concerns. e
entire staff shares your enthusiasm for new technology and we hope that you enjoy using
your new computer as much as Alienware enjoyed building it for you.
Sincerely,
Alienware Staff
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CHAPTER 1:
SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP
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Before Setting Up Your Laptop
Congratulations on the purchase of your Alienware M17x!
Read all safety and setup instructions before connecting your new laptop. Begin by carefully
opening the box and removing all components that were shipped to you.
Before setting up your laptop or components, see the included invoice to verify that all items
ordered are present and be sure to inspect all items for any physical damage that may have
occurred during shipment. Report any missing components or damaged items to customer
service within 5 days of receiving the shipment. Anything reported missing or damaged after
the rst 5 days of receiving a shipment will not be honored. Some of the most common items
to check for include:
• Laptop and AC adapter with power cable
• Microsoft CD‑key located at the bottom of the laptop
• Monitor with power cable and video cable (if ordered)
• Keyboard (if ordered)
• Mouse (if ordered)
• Multimedia speakers and sub‑woofer (if ordered)
• Joystick controllers (if ordered)
You may also need a small athead and/or a Phillips head screwdriver for connecting peripheral
cables to the laptop.
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Product Documentation and Media
e documentation that ships with your Alienware laptop is designed to provide answers to
many of the questions that may arise as you explore your new laptop’s capabilities. You may see
the documentation for technical information or general use as needed to answer questions in
the future, or aid you in nding answers and solutions. e media included with your laptop
is referenced in some sections of the documentation and may be needed to complete certain
tasks. As always, our technical support staff is available to assist you.
Placing Your Laptop
WARNING: Do not place the laptop near or over a radiator or heating vent. If your laptop
is placed in a cabinet, ensure that adequate ventilation is provided. Do not place the
laptop in a humid location or in any area where the laptop may be exposed to rain or
water. Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind on or into the laptop.
When placing your laptop, ensure that:
• It is placed on a surface that is both level and stable.
• e power and other cable connectors are not jammed between the laptop and a wall –
or any other object.
• Nothing obstructs airow in front of, behind, or below the laptop.
• e laptop has enough room so that optical drives and other external storage drives can
be easily accessed.
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Connect the AC Adapter
WARNING: e AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power
connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or
improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause re or
equipment damage.
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Press the Power Button
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Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
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Set Up Microsoft Windows
Your computer is precongured with the Microsoft Windows operating system. To set up
Windows for the rst time, follow the instructions on the screen. ese steps are mandatory
and may take some time to complete. e Windows setup screens will take you through
several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting
up an Internet connection.
CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system’s setup process. Doing so may render
your computer unusable and you will need to reinstall the operating system.
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is recommended that you
download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer available at
support.dell.com.
NOTE: For more information on the operating system and features, see
support.dell.com/MyNewDell.
NOTE: It is recommended that you create a full system backup as soon as you set up
Microsoft Windows.
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Set Up WirelessHD (Optional)
e WirelessHD feature allows you to share high-denition video from your computer display
to a TV without the use of cables. To set up WirelessHD, use a WirelessHD kit. For instructions
on setting up WirelessHD, see the document that shipped with your WirelessHD kit.
NOTE: e WirelessHD kit does not ship with your computer and must be purchased
separately.
If your computer supports the WirelessHD feature, the WiHD Application Controller icon
will be available on the Windows desktop.
NOTE: You may have to set up WirelessHD kit before you set up WirelessHD. For more
information on setting up the WirelessHD kit, see the document that shipped with the
WirelessHD kit.
To set up WirelessHD:
1. Turn on your computer.
2. Ensure that wireless is enabled on your computer.
3. Double‑click the WiHD Application Controller icon on the desktop.
e WirelessHD Application Controller window appears.
4. Follow the instructions on screen.
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Set Up Wireless Display (Optional)
NOTE: e wireless display feature may not be supported on all computers. For information
about the hardware and software requirements for setting up wireless display, see
www.intel.com.
NOTE: e wireless display feature is available on your computer only if you ordered an
Intel Wi‑Fi WLAN card and nVidia graphics card with Optimus technology or AMD Radeon
graphics card at the time of purchase.
NOTE: It is recommended to use WirelessHD instead of wireless display for
graphic-intense applications such as high-denition gaming. For more information, see
“Set Up WirelessHD (Optional)” on page 16.
e Intel wireless display feature allows you to share your computer display to a TV without
the use of cables. You must connect a wireless display adapter to your TV before setting up
wireless display.
NOTE: e wireless display adapter does not ship with your computer and must be
purchased separately.
NOTE: For information on setting up the wireless display, see the document that shipped
with the wireless display adapter.
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Connect to the Internet (Optional)
Setting Up a Wired Connection
• If you are using a dial‑up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external
USB modem and to the telephone wall jack before you set up your Internet connection.
• Ifyou are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular
telephone service for setup instructions.
To complete setting up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in “SettingUp
Your Internet Connection” onpage20.
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Setting Up a Wireless Connection
NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped with your
router.
Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to your wireless
router.
To set up your connection to a wireless router:
1. Ensure that wireless is enabled on your computer.
2. Save and close any open les, and exit any open programs.
3. Start Control PanelClick → .
4. Network and Sharing Center Connect In the search box, type , and then clicknetwork →
to a network.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.
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Setting Up Your Internet Connection
ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact your ISP for offerings available in your
country.
If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in the past, the Internet
Service Provider (ISP) might have a service outage. Contact your ISP to check the service
status, or try connecting again later.
Have your ISP information ready. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard
can help you get one.
1. Save and close any open les, and exit any open programs.
2. Start Control PanelClick → .
3. Network and Sharing Center Set up a In the search box, type , and then click network →
new connection or Network Connect to the Internet→ .
e Connect to the Internet window appears.
NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click or Help me choose
contact your ISP.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP
to complete the setup.
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO
KNOW YOUR LAPTOP
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR LAPTOP
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is chapter provides information about your new laptop to familiarize you with its various
features, and get you up and running quickly.
Left View Features
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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1Security cable slot — Attaches a commercially available security cable to the
computer.
NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it ts into the security cable slot on
your computer.
2 Network connector— Connects your computer to a network or broadband
device.
3 VGA connector— Connects your computer to a monitor or projector.
4 HDMI-output connector — Connects to a TV for both multi‑channel digital audio
and video signals.
NOTE: For a monitor without built‑in speakers, only the video signal will be read.
5 Mini-DisplayPort connector— Connects your computer to external DisplayPort
monitors and projectors.
NOTE: e mini-DisplayPort connector also connects to a VGA connector through an
optional mini-DisplayPort adapter. You can purchase the VGA cable and the
mini-DisplayPort adapter at www.dell.com.
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6 USB 3.0 connectors (2)— Provide faster data transmission between your
computer and USB devices.
7 Audio-out/Headphone/S/PDIF connector — Connects to amplifiers, speakers,
or TVs for digital audio output. Can also be used to connect to a pair of headphones,
powered speakers, or sound system.
NOTE: Use the S/PDIF adapter that shipped with your computer, to connect a TOSLINK
optical cable.
8 Microphone connector — Connects to a microphone or inputs signal for use with
audio programs.
9 Headphone connectors (2) — Connect to a pair of headphones or to a powered
speaker or sound system.
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Right View Features
1 2 3 4 5
1 Optical drive — Plays or records only standard-size (12 cm) CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs
(optional). Ensure that the side with print or writing is facing upward when inserting
discs. For more information, see “Using the Optical Drive“ on page 45.
2 9-in-1 Media Card Reader — Provides a fast and convenient way to view
and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents.
3 USB 2.0 connectors (2)— Connect to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard,
printer, external drive, or MP3 player.
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4 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare — Connects to eSATA
compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB
devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player).
e USB Powershare feature allows you to charge USB devices when the computer is
powered on/off or in sleep state.
NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is powered off or in sleep
state. In such cases, turn on the computer to charge the device.
NOTE: You can enable or disable the option of charging the USB devices when the
computer is powered off or in sleep mode through the BIOS settings.
NOTE: If you turn off your computer while charging a USB device, the device stops
charging. To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again.
NOTE: e USB PowerShare is automatically shut off when only 10% of the total battery
life remains.
5 HDMI-input connector — Connects to the HDMI‑output connector on your video
device such as a DVD player, camcorder, or gaming device.
NOTE: e HDMI-input connector works only when the computer is on.
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Back View Features
1
1 AC adapter connector— Connects to an AC adapter to power the computer and
charge the battery.
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Display Features
1 2 3 4 5
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1 Left digital-array microphone — Combines with the right digital‑array microphone to
provide high quality sound for video chatting and voice recording.
2 Camera activity indicator — Indicates if the camera is on or off. A solid blue light
indicates camera activity.
3 Camera — Built‑in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat.
4 Right digital-array microphone — Combines with the left digital‑array microphone to
provide high quality sound for video chatting and voice recording.
5 Display — Your display can vary based on selections you made when purchasing your
computer.
Your computer may support 3D display if you selected this option at the time of
purchase.
NOTE: If you experience discomfort while viewing 3D display, stop viewing the display,
remove your 3D glasses, and take rest.
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Computer Base and Keyboard Features
1
2
3 4
5
6
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1 Status lights (3) — Indicate if the Scroll Lock, Caps Lock, or Number Lock lights are
turned on or off. For more information, see “Status Lights” on page . 32
2 Keyboard — e backlit keyboard provides visibility in dark environments by
illuminating all symbols on the keys.
3 Touch pad buttons (2) — Provide left-click and right-click functions like those on a
mouse.
4 Touch pad — Provides the functionality of a mouse to move the cursor, drag or move
selected items, and left‑click by tapping the surface.
5 Media control keys (9) — Press the keys to perform the associated action. For more
information, see “Media Control Keys” on page .33
6 Power button — Turns the computer on or off when pressed. For more information, see
“Power Button” on page 34.
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Status Lights
e three status lights are located at the top-left side of the keyboard. For the exact location,
see “Computer Base and Keyboard Features” on page .30
Scroll Lock Light
Turns on when the scroll lock option is on.
Caps Lock Light
Turns on when the keyboard is in Caps Lock mode. In this mode, all characters you
type are in uppercase.
Number Lock Light
Turns on when the keyboard is in Num Lock mode. In this mode, the embedded
numeric keypads can be used.
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Media Control Keys
e media control keys are located at the top-right side of the keyboard. For the exact location,
see “Computer Base and Keyboard Features” on page . To activate, press the desired keys. 30
e keys will illuminate temporarily to conrm your selection.
Decrease volume
Increase volume
Mute the sound
Rewind or Play previous track
Play or Pause
Fast Forward or Play next track
Eject
Wireless Control - Switch wireless
communications on/off
(for more information, see “Using
the Wireless Control” on page 46)
Alienware Command Center
(for more information, see
“Alienware Command Center” on
page 40)
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Power Button
You can program this button to perform actions like shutting down the operating system or
entering the standby mode. For details on how to program this button, see in Power Options
the control panel of Microsoft Windows operating system.
e power button is located in the center of the hinge cover. For the exact location, see
“Computer Base and Keyboard Features” on page .30
e color of the AlienHead rim indicates the power status. e color indicating the power
status can be changed using the AlienFX software.
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On AC adapter:
Blue or custom AC‑color e battery is fully charged.
Blue or custom AC‑color fading into
amber or custom battery‑color
e computer is turned off or on and
the battery is charging.
Blue or custom AC‑color fading into
black
e computer is in standby mode.
On battery:
Amber or custom battery‑color e battery is fully charged.
Amber or custom battery‑color fading
into black
e computer is in standby mode.
Blinking Amber or custom battery‑
color
e battery charge is low.
For more details on standby and hibernate mode, see in the control panel of Power Options
your Microsoft Windows operating system.
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Function Keys
NOTE: Depending on the conguration of the laptop you purchased, some of the function
keys may have no associated tasks.
e <Fn> key is located at the bottom-left corner of the keyboard, and is used together with
other keys to activate certain functions. Hold down the <Fn> key along with the key described
below:
FI – Suspend Mode
Press <Fn><F1> to enable suspend mode. In the suspend mode, the display and
selected devices will switch off for less energy consumption.
F2 — Check Battery Status
Press <Fn><F2> to display the Battery Status Meter.
F3 – Mute on/off
Press <Fn><F3> to enable or disable the mute function.
F4 – Increase Display Brightness
Press <Fn><F4> to increase the brightness of the display.
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F5 – Decrease Display Brightness
Press <Fn><F5> to decrease the brightness of the display.
F6 – Display Mode
Press <Fn><F6> to switch between clone mode and extended desktop mode,
when an external display is connected.
F7 – Switchable Graphics Toggle
Press <Fn><F7> to switch between integrated and discrete graphics option.
F8 – External HDMI Input Toggle
Press <Fn><F8> to switch between external HDMI input source.
F9 – Camera on/off
Press <Fn><F9> to switch off or switch on the camera.
F10 – Microsoft Mobility Center on/off
Press <Fn><F10> to launch or close the Microsoft Mobility Center application.
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F11 – AlienFX on/off
Press <Fn><F11> to enable or disable the AlienFX illumination.
F12 – Touch Pad on/off
Press <Fn><F12> to enable or disable the touch pad function and the illumination
around the touch pad. When the touch pad function is switched off, the touch pad
can still work temporarily for three to ve seconds while the computer reboots into
the Windows operating system, or resumes from standby or hibernate mode.
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Alienware Command Center
e Alienware Command Center gives you access to Alienware’s exclusive software and is a
continuously upgradable control panel. As Alienware releases new programs, they download
directly into the Command Center allowing you to build a library of system management,
optimization, and customization tools. You can access Alienware Command Center by
pressing on the media control keys. See “Media Control Keys” on page .33
Connecting External Displays
If you want to enjoy your computing environment on a bigger scale visually, or extend your
desktop area, you can connect an external display such as a standalone monitor, an LCD TV,
or a projector.
Connecting a Display
Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on your computer and display.
Refer to the following table to identify the connectors on your computer and display.
NOTE: When connecting to a single display, connect the display to ONLY ONE of the
connectors on your computer.
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Connection Type Computer Cable Display
VGA‑to‑VGA
(VGA cable)
HDMI‑to‑HDMI
(HDMI cable)
Mini-DisplayPort-
to-DisplayPort
(Mini-DisplayPort-
to-DisplayPort
adapter +
DisplayPort Cable)
Mini-DisplayPort-
to‑DVI (Mini‑
DisplayPort-to-DVI
adapter + DVI
cable)
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NOTE:
You can purchase the mini-DisplayPort-to-DisplayPort and
mini-DisplayPort-to-DVI adapters at www.dell.com.
1. Turn off your laptop.
2. Turn off the display and disconnect it from the power supply.
3. Connect one end of the display cable to the VGA, mini-DisplayPort, or HDMI connector on
your Alienware laptop.
4. Connect the other end of the cable to the same connector on your display.
5. If necessary, connect one end of the power cable to the display’s power connector.
6. Connect the other end of the power cable to a grounded three‑prong power strip or
walloutlet.
7. Turn on your laptop, and then turn on your display.
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Extending the Desktop
1. PersonalizeWith the external display connected, right‑click on the desktop and select .
2. Connect to a projector or other external displaySelect in the upper left portion of the
screen.
3. Connect DisplayClick .
4. Select from the below options that appear on the screen:
• Duplicate my display on all displays (mirrored)
• Show different parts of my desktop on each display (extended)
• Show my desktop on the external display only
5. ApplyClick to apply your changes and then click OK to exit the Display Settings control
panel.
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Using Removable Media and Cards
Observe the safety measures below:
CAUTION: Inserting a blank card upside down may damage your laptop.
When no Media Card is inserted into the Media Card slot, ensure that the blank card that
shipped with your laptop is inserted in the unused slot. e blank card protects the unused
slot from dust and other particles. When inserting a blank card, ensure that the correct side
is on the top (indicated by an arrow mark on some blank cards). For information on the media
cards supported, see “Specications” on page 103.
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Using the Optical Drive
Your laptop has a slot load optical drive. Depending on the conguration ordered, your laptop
may have one of the following drive types. ese logos are used to indicate each drive’s
capabilities and media compatibility.
DVD±R/W DVD±R/W drive can read CD‑ROM, CD‑R, CD‑R/W, DVD, DVD+R/W,
and DVD‑R/W media.
Blu‑ray Disc
Combo/Triple
Layer (optional)
Blu‑ray drive can read CD‑ROM, CD‑R, CD‑R/W, DVD, DVD+R/W,
DVD‑R/W, DVD+R, BD‑ROM media.
It can also record to CD‑R, CD‑R/W, DVD+R/W, DVD‑R/W, DVD+R
media.
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Using the Integrated Camera
FastAccess Facial Recognition
Your computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. is feature helps keep your
Alienware computer secure by using the unique appearance of your face to verify your identity
and automatically supply login information that you would normally enter manually, such as
a user ID and password for a Windows account or a secure web site. For more information, click
Start Programs FastAccess → → .
Turning the Camera On and Off
Press the key combination <Fn><F9> to switch on or switch off the camera. After switching
on the camera, you need to activate its function through the Microsoft Windows operating
system. In addition, you can also use Windows Movie Maker to create, edit, and share videos.
Using the Wireless Control
e wireless control allows you to quickly turn all of your wireless radios (Bluetooth, WLAN,
and WWAN) off, such as when you are asked to disable all wireless radios on an airplane ight.
Press on the media control keys to turn on all radios. Press again to return your wireless
radios to their respective states they were in before you pressed the wireless key the rst
time.
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Battery Pack
Your laptop is equipped with a high‑energy rechargeable lithium ion (Li‑ion) battery pack.
Battery life will vary depending on your laptop conguration, model, applications installed,
power management settings, and features used. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity
of this battery will decrease with time and usage.
e battery meter lights on the battery pack indicate the charge level of the battery. When
you press the battery meter once, the charge level lights illuminate. Each of the ve lights
represent approximately 20% of the total battery charge. For example, if four lights turn on,
there is 80% of battery charge remaining and if no lights turn on, there is no charge remaining
in the battery.
1 Battery Meter
1
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Power Management
Understanding Power Consumption
In order to fully utilize the power of your battery, it would be a good idea for you to spend some
time acquiring a basic understanding of the power management concept from your operating
system.
You can use the power options in your operating system to congure the power settings on
your computer. e Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer provides
three default options:
• Balanced — Offers full performance when you need it and saves power during periods of
inactivity.
• Power Saver — Saves power on your computer by reducing system performance to
maximize the life of the computer and by reducing the amount of energy consumed by
your computer over its lifetime.
• High Performance — Provides the highest level of system performance on your computer
by adapting processor speed to your activity and by maximizing system performance.
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Customizing Your Power Settings
1. Start Control Panel.Click →
2. All Control Panel ItemsClick .
3. Power OptionsDouble‑click the icon.
4. Select a power plan from the options shown. To customize specic settings, click Change
plan settings next to the selected power plan.
Reducing Power Consumption
Although your laptop (together with the operating system) is capable of power conservation,
there are measures you can take to reduce the power consumption:
• Lower the intensity of the display backlight. A very bright screen translates to higher
power usage.
• Use the option in the Alienware Command Center.Go Dark
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nVidia Optimus Technology (Optional)
NOTE: e nVidia optimus technology is not supported on computers that use nVidia 3D
vision.
Your Alienware M17x laptop is equipped with the nVidia Optimus technology. e Optimus
technology is designed to maximize performance and user experience on your computer,
while minimizing the impact on battery life. It enables you to combine the graphic processing
capability of the integrated Intel graphic processing unit (GPU) with the discrete nVidia GPUv
while running graphic-intensive applications such as 3-D games. e nVidia GPU is turned on
only for preset applications and thus extends the battery life.
e Optimus technology is enabled through an application prole. When an application is
launched, the video drivers check to see if the application has a prole associated with it.
• If an application prole exists, the nVidia GPU is turned on and the application runs in
performance mode. e nVidia GPU is turned off automatically when the application is
closed.
• If an application prole does not exist, the integrated Intel GPU is used.
e default list of application proles is updated frequently by nVidia and is automatically
downloaded to your computer when you are connected to the Internet.
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You can also create application proles for any application on your computer. is may be
required for newly released games or applications that do not have a default application
prole.
Changing the Application Profile Settings
1. NVIDIA Control PanelRight‑click on the desktop and select .
2. NVIDIA Control PanelIn the window, click to expand the selection (if not 3D Settings
already expanded) and then click . Manage 3D Settings
3. Program Settings AddIn the tab, click and browse to select the application’s executable
le (.exe). Once added, you can change the settings for that application.
To change the settings for a specic application, locate the application in the Select a
program to customize: list and make the desired changes.
NOTE: For more information on the nVidia control panel options and settings,
click .Help
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Free Fall Sensor
Free fall sensor protects your computer hard drive from possible damage, by detecting a free
fall state caused by accidentally dropping the computer. When a free fall state is detected,
the hard drive is placed in a safe state to protect against damage to the read/write head and
possible data loss. Your hard drive returns to normal operation, when the free fall state is no
longer detected.
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Configuring the BIOS
System Setup
e System Setup options allow you to:
• Change the system conguration information after you add, change, or remove any
hardware in your laptop.
• Set or change a user‑selectable option.
• View the installed amount of memory or 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.
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Entering System Setup
1. Turn on (or restart) your laptop.
NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held down for extended
periods of time. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release <F2> in even
intervals until the System Setup screen appears.
2. While the laptop is booting, press <F2> immediately before the operating system logo
appears to access the . BIOS Setup Utility
If an error occurs during Power On Self Test (POST), you may also enter the BIOS Setup
Utility by pressing <F2> when prompted.
NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until
you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your laptop and try again.
System Setup Screens
e window displays current or changeable conguration information for BIOS Setup Utility
your laptop. Information is divided into ve menus: Main Advanced Security Boot Exit, , , , and .
Key functions appear at the bottom of the window and lists keys and their BIOS Setup Utility
functions within the active eld.
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System Setup Options
NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section
may not appear, or may not appear exactly as listed.
NOTE: For the updated system setup information, see the atService Manual
support.dell.com/manuals.
Main Menu
System Time
(hh:mm:ss)
Displays the system time.
System Date
(mm/dd/yyyy)
Displays the system date.
Alienware Displays the model number of your computer.
Service Tag Displays the service tag of your computer.
BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version.
EC Version Displays the EC rmware version.
ME Version Displays the Intel ME rmware version.
Sandy Bridge
Version
Displays the Sandy Bridge version.
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Main Menu
CPU Displays the type of processor installed.
CPU Frequency Displays the speed of the processor.
CPU L3 Cache Displays the processor cache size.
CPUID Displays the ID of the processor.
Integrated
Graphics
Displays the integrated graphics.
Discrete Graphics
1
Displays the primary discrete graphics.
Discrete Graphics
2
Displays the secondary discrete graphics.
Total Memory Displays the total memory available in your computer.
Memory Bank 0 Displays the memory size installed in DIMM 0.
Memory Bank 1 Displays the memory size installed in DIMM 1.
SATA Hard Drive Displays the installed SATA hard drive model.
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Advanced Menu
Intel SpeedStep Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep technology.
Disabling this feature may improve performance, but will
greatly reduce battery life.
Virtualization Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization
technology.
USB Emulation Allows you to enable or disable the USB emulation feature. is
feature denes how the BIOS, in the absence of a USB-aware
operating system, handles USB devices. USB emulation is
always enabled during POST.
NOTE: You cannot boot any type of USB device (oppy, hard
drive, or memory key) when this option is off.
USB Wake Support Allows you to enable USB devices to wake the computer from
standby or to disable the USB wake support feature.
NOTE: If USB Powershare is enabled, a device connected to the
USB Powershare connector may not wake the computer.
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Advanced Menu
USB Power Share Allows you to charge USB devices when the computer is turned
off or in standby mode.
• AC Only: Charge USB devices when connected to AC adapter
only.
• AC and Battery: Charge USB devices when connected to
ACadapter and when the computer is running on battery.
• Disabled: Disables USB PowerShare.
Integrated Network Allows you to enable or disable the on‑board LAN controller.
• Disabled: Internal LAN is disabled and is not visible to the
operating system.
• Enabled: Internal LAN is enabled.
High Denition
Audio
Allows you to enable or disable the internal high denition
audio device.
• Disabled: e internal audio device is disabled and is not
visible to the operating system.
• Enabled: e internal audio device is enabled.
SD Card Reader Allows you to enable or disable the internal SD card reader.
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Advanced Menu
CPU Turbo Mode Allows you to enable or disable the Intel CPU turbo mode
performance option.
Performance Menu Allows you to congure elds in the Performance Options
sub-menu (for more information, see “Performance Options
Sub‑Menu“ on page 60).
Extended ICC Allows you to congure elds in the Extended ICC sub-menu
(for more information, see “Extended ICC Sub‑Menu“ on
page62).
SATA Operation Allows you to congure the operating mode of the integrated
SATA hard drive controller.
• AHCI: SATA is congured for AHCI mode.
• RAID: STAT is congured for RAID mode.
SATA HARD DRIVE 1 Displays the installed primary SATA hard drive model.
SATA HARD DRIVE 2 Displays the installed secondary SATA hard drive model.
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