Dell Alienware Aurora R2 Service Manual

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CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM SETUP 
Frequency/Voltage Control
Overvoltage ConfigurationAllows you to access the overvoltage configuration submenu
Load Level1 OC Setting Allows you to restore the Level 1 overclocking settings that were shipped from the factory (only displayed with an XE processor).
Advance DRAM Configuration Submenu
Memory-ZOpens submenu to display the SPD configuration for each memory module.
Advanced Memory SettingsAllows you to toggle to Manual mode and set all of the timing...

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Overclock Configuration Submenu
Adjust CPU BClk (MHz)Allows you to adjust BClk of processor.
Spread SpectrumEnable/disable spread spectrum modulation.
Adjust PCI Frequency (MHz) (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only)
Allows you to adjust PCI frequency.
Adjust PCI-E Frequency (MHz)Allows you to adjust PCI-E frequency.
Intel® TurboMode techIf enabled, allows processor to run at faster frequencies than marked.
[1-4] Core CPU Turbo Ratio Limit (available on Aurora and...

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BIOS Security Features
Change Supervisor PasswordAllows you to change the supervisor password.
Change User PasswordAllows you to change the user password. You cannot use the user password to enter the BIOS setup, during POST.
Exit
Exit OptionsProvides options to Save Changes and Exit, Discard Changes and Exit, Load Optimal Defaults, and Discard Changes.
Overvoltage Configuration Submenu
CPU Temperature SensorDisplays the processor temperature in Celsius and...

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Clearing Forgotten Passwords and CMOS Settings 
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.
WARNING:  The  computer  must  be  disconnected  from  the  electrical outlet to clear the CMOS setting.
Remove the left side-panel (see “Removing the Left Side-Panel” on page 2. 11).
Reset the current password and CMOS settings: 3. 
Locate the 3-pin CMOS or password-reset jumper on the system board a. (see “System Board Components” on page 14).
Remove the jumper...

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PASSWORD:
Replace the left side-panel (see “Replacing the Left Side-Panel” on page 4. 11).
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn 5. them on. 

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A list of results appear on the screen. Click 4. BIOS.
Click 5. Download Now to download the latest BIOS file. The File Download window appears.
Click 6. Save to save the file on your desktop. The file downloads to your desktop.
Click 7. Close if the Download Complete window appears. The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file.
Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the procedures that 8. appear on the...

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APPENDIX A: CONTACTING ALIENWARE 
Websites
You can learn about Alienware® products and services on the following websites:
www.dell.com• www.dell.com/ap•  (Asian/Pacific countries only)www.dell.com/jp•  (Japan only)www.euro.dell.com•  (Europe only)www.dell.com/la•  (Latin American and Caribbean countries)www.dell.ca•  (Canada only)
You can access Alienware Support through the following websites:
support.dell.com•  support.jp.dell.com•  (Japan only)support.euro.dell.com•  (Europe...