0101/ ALIENWARE® AURORA SERVICE MANUAL
010010/CHAPTER 2: LEFT SIDE-PANEL Left Side-PanelWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with y
01000100/CHAPTER 20: BLUETOOTH ASSEMBLY 211 Bluetooth assembly 2 thumbscrewRemoving the Bluetooth AssemblyNOTE: e Bluetooth® assembly is available on
01010101/CHAPTER 20: BLUETOOTH ASSEMBLY Replacing the Bluetooth Assembly Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.Align the tabs on
CHAPTER 21: TOP I/O PANEL 01020102/CHAPTER 20: TOP I/OCHAPTER 21: TOP I/O PANEL
01030103/CHAPTER 21: TOP I/O PANEL Top I/O PanelWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with yo
01040104/CHAPTER 21: TOP I/O PANEL 31421 panel insert 2 top I/O panel3 screws (4) 4 top panelRemoving the Top I/O Panel Follow the instructions in “B
01050105/CHAPTER 21: TOP I/O PANEL Replace the PCI-fan assembly (see “Replacing the PCI-Fan Assembly” on 10. page 45).Replace the drive-bay shroud (se
CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM SETUP 01060106/CHAPTER 21: SYSTEM SETUPCHAPTER 22: SYSTEM SETUP
01070107/CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM SETUP Entering System SetupTurn on (or restart) your computer.1. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keybo
01080108/CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM SETUP System InformationCurrent (QPI) Speed (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only)Displays the QPI speed.Current (DMI)
01090109/CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM SETUP CPU CongurationXD Bit Capability Enable XD Bit Capability to allow the processor to distinguish between the bit
011011/CHAPTER 2: LEFT SIDE-PANEL 13241 release panel 2 security cable slot3 latch 4 left side-panelRemoving the Left Side-PanelFollow the instruction
01100110/CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM SETUP Integrated DevicesCongure SATA#1-6 as (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only)Allows you to congure the integrate
01110111/CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM SETUP Frequency/Voltage ControlOvervoltage CongurationAllows you to access the overvoltage conguration submenuLoad Level
01120112/CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM SETUP Overclock Conguration SubmenuAdjust CPU BClk (MHz)Allows you to adjust BClk of processor.Spread SpectrumEnable/disa
01130113/CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM SETUP BIOS Security FeaturesChange Supervisor PasswordAllows you to change the supervisor password.Change User PasswordAll
01140114/CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM SETUP Clearing Forgotten Passwords and CMOS Settings Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.WARNING:
01150115/CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM SETUP PASSWORD:Replace the left side-panel (see “Replacing the Left Side-Panel” on page 4. 11).Connect your computer and
01160116/CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM SETUP A list of results appear on the screen. Click 4. BIOS.Click 5. Download Now to download the latest BIOS le. e Fi
01170117/APPENDIX A: CONTACTING ALIENWARE WebsitesYou can learn about Alienware® products and services on the following websites:www.dell.com• www.del
CHAPTER 3: TECHNICAL OVERVIEW 012012/CHAPTER 3: TECHNICAL OVERVIEWCHAPTER 3: TECHNICAL OVERVIEW
013013/CHAPTER 3: TECHNICAL OVERVIEW 12341 memory module(s) 2 graphic cards (2)3 optical drives (3) 4 hard drives (4)Inside View of Your ComputerWARN
014014/CHAPTER 3: TECHNICAL OVERVIEW 1 processor power connector (PWR2) 2 processor socket (CPU)3 processor fan connector (MB_CPU_FAN) 4 memory-modul
015015/CHAPTER 3: TECHNICAL OVERVIEW 1 flexbay connector (FLEXBAY) 2 drive-bay shroud battery connector (FRONT_BEZEL)3 active-vent connector (ACTIVE
CHAPTER 4: SHROUDS 016016/CHAPTER 5: SHROUDS CHAPTER 4: SHROUDS
017017/CHAPTER 4: SHROUDS ShroudsWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. F
018018/CHAPTER 4: SHROUDS Opening the PCI ShroudFollow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.Remove the left side-panel (see “Removing
019019/CHAPTER 4: SHROUDS 211 tabs (2) 2 drive-bay shroud Removing the Drive-Bay Shroud Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.R
0202/ e contents herein are subject to change without notice. ©2009-2010 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.Reproduction of these materials in any manner
CHAPTER 5: DRIVE(S) 020020/CHAPTER 6: DRIVE(S)CHAPTER 5: DRIVE(S)
021021/CHAPTER 5: DRIVE(S) Drive(s)WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
022022/CHAPTER 5: DRIVE(S) Removing the Hard Drive(s)CAUTION: If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your les
023023/CHAPTER 5: DRIVE(S) Press the release tabs and slide the hard-drive assembly out of the hard- 4. drive cage.121 hard-drive assembly 2 release t
024024/CHAPTER 5: DRIVE(S) Replacing the Hard Drive(s) Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6. See the documentation that shipped
025025/CHAPTER 5: DRIVE(S) 23411 power cable 2 data cable3 securing tab 4 optical driveRemoving the Optical Drive(s) Follow the instructions in “Befor
026026/CHAPTER 5: DRIVE(S) Replacing the Optical Drive(s) Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.Remove the new optical drive fro
027027/CHAPTER 5: DRIVE(S) 3121 FlexBay USB cable 2 securing tab3 FlexBay dockRemoving the Media Card Reader Follow the instructions in “Before You B
028028/CHAPTER 5: DRIVE(S) 132 1 Media Card Reader 2 FlexBay dock3 screws (4)Remove the four screws that secure the Media Card Reader to the FlexBay 7
029029/CHAPTER 5: DRIVE(S) Replacing the Media Card Reader Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6. Remove the new Media Card Read
0303/ CONTENTS CONTENTSCHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... 6Recommended Tools ...
CHAPTER 6: PCI-EXPRESS CARD(S) 030030/CHAPTER 6: PCI EXPRESS CARD(S)CHAPTER 6: PCI-EXPRESS CARD(S)
031031/CHAPTER 6: PCI-EXPRESS CARD(S) PCI-Express Card(s)WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipp
032032/CHAPTER 6: PCI-EXPRESS CARD(S) 43211 screw 2 card connector3 securing tab 4 cardRemoving the PCI-Express Card(s)Follow the instructions in “Be
033033/CHAPTER 6: PCI-EXPRESS CARD(S) 121 ller bracket 2 screwReplacing the PCI-Express Card(s) Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on pag
034034/CHAPTER 6: PCI-EXPRESS CARD(S) 121 securing tab 2 card connector CAUTION: To prevent damage to the PCI-Express card ensure that the memory mod
CHAPTER 7: MEMORY MODULE(S) 035035/You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See the spec
036036/CHAPTER 7: MEMORY MODULE(S) Memory Module(s)WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with
037037/CHAPTER 7: MEMORY MODULE(S) Removing the Memory Module(s)Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.Remove the left side-panel
038038/CHAPTER 7: MEMORY MODULE(S) Aurora-R2Type Slots1066 MHz and I333 MHz DDR3 Slots 1 and 2 or slots 1 — 4Replacing the Memory Module(s)Follow
039039/Insert the memory module into the memory-module connector until the 3. memory module snaps into position.If you insert the memory module correc
0404/CONTENTS CHAPTER 13: SYSTEM BOARD ...66Removing the System Board...68Re
CHAPTER 8: FANS 040040/CHAPTER 8: FANSCHAPTER 8: FANS
041041/CHAPTER 8: FANS FansWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For addi
042042/CHAPTER 8: FANS 121 hard-drive fan assembly cable 2 hard-drive fan assemblyRemoving the Hard-Drive Fan Assembly Follow the instructions in “Bef
043043/CHAPTER 8: FANS Replacing the Hard-Drive Fan Assembly Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6. Push the hard-drive fan asse
044044/CHAPTER 8: FANS 1231 PCI-fan assembly cable 2 PCI-fan assembly3 tabs (2)Removing the PCI-Fan Assembly Follow the instructions in “Before You Be
045045/CHAPTER 8: FANS Replacing the PCI-Fan Assembly Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.Align the PCI-fan assembly with the
CHAPTER 9: PROCESSOR LIQUID-COOLING ASSEMBLY 046046/CHAPTER 9: PROCESSOR LIQUID-COOLING ASSEMBLYCHAPTER 9: LIQUID COOLING ASSEMBLY
047047/CHAPTER 9: PROCESSOR LIQUID-COOLING ASSEMBLY Processor Liquid-Cooling AssemblyWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the sa
048048/CHAPTER 9: PROCESSOR LIQUID-COOLING ASSEMBLY 341251 processor liquid-cooling assembly 2 top lighting-board3 cables (2) 4 captive screws (4)5 sc
049049/CHAPTER 9: PROCESSOR LIQUID-COOLING ASSEMBLY Replacing the Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on p
0505/ CONTENTSCHAPTER 19: BACK BEZEL ...93Removing the Back Bezel...9
CHAPTER 10: PROCESSOR 050050/CHAPTER 9: PROCESSORCHAPTER 10: PROCESSOR
051051/CHAPTER 10: PROCESSOR ProcessorWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your compute
052052/CHAPTER 10: PROCESSOR 134521 processor cover 2 processor3 socket 4 release lever5 tabRemoving the Processor Follow the instructions in “Before
053053/CHAPTER 10: PROCESSOR 24631751 tab 2 processor cover3 processor 4 socket5 center-cover latch 6 release lever7 processor pin-1 indicatorReplacin
054054/CHAPTER 10: PROCESSOR When the processor is fully seated in the socket, close the processor cover.6. Ensure that the tab on the processor cover
CHAPTER 11: POWER SUPPLY 055055/CHAPTER 10: POWER SUPPLYCHAPTER 11: POWER SUPPLY
056056/CHAPTER 11: POWER SUPPLY Power Supply WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your
057057/CHAPTER 11: POWER SUPPLY Removing the Power SupplyFollow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.Remove the left side-panel (see “
058058/CHAPTER 11: POWER SUPPLY Disconnect the DC wire harness and the AC power cable from the power 5. supply.Loosen the four captive screws that sec
059059/CHAPTER 11: POWER SUPPLY Replacing the Power SupplyFollow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6. Replace the four screws that se
CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN 0606/is manual provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherw
CHAPTER 12: BATTERY 060060/CHAPTER 14: COIN CELL BATTERYCHAPTER 12: BATTERY
061061/CHAPTER 12: BATTERY BatteryWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. F
062062/CHAPTER 12: BATTERY 11 battery release leverRemoving the Coin-Cell BatteryRecord all the screens in system setup (see “System Setup” on page 1.
063063/CHAPTER 12: BATTERY Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn 6. them on. Enter system setup (see “Entering System
064064/CHAPTER 12: BATTERY 121 theater-lighting battery-compartment door2 drive-bay shroudRemoving the eater-Lighting Batteries Follow the instructi
065065/CHAPTER 12: BATTERY Replacing the eater-Lighting Batteries Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.Insert the two new batt
CHAPTER 13: SYSTEM BOARD 066066/CHAPTER 11: SYSTEM BOARDCHAPTER 13: SYSTEM BOARD
067067/CHAPTER 13: SYSTEM BOARD System BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your c
068068/CHAPTER 13: SYSTEM BOARD Removing the System BoardRecord all the screens in system setup (see “System Setup” on page 1. 107) so that you can r
069069/CHAPTER 13: SYSTEM BOARD Replacing the System Board Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.Slide the system board towards
0707/CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN Turning O Your ComputerCAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open les and exit all open programs before
CHAPTER 14: MASTER I/O BOARD 070070/CHAPTER 12: MASTER I/O BOARDCHAPTER 14: MASTER I/O BOARD
071071/CHAPTER 14: MASTER I/O BOARD Master I/O BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped wit
072072/CHAPTER 14: MASTER I/O BOARD Removing the Master I/O Board Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.Remove the left side-pan
073073/CHAPTER 14: MASTER I/O BOARD Replacing the Master I/O Board Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.Place the master I/O bo
CHAPTER 15: TOP LIGHTING-BOARD 074074/CHAPTER 13: TOP LIGHTING BOARDCHAPTER 15: TOP LIGHTING-BOARD
075075/CHAPTER 15: TOP LIGHTING-BOARD Top Lighting-BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped
076076/CHAPTER 15: TOP LIGHTING-BOARD 121 top lighting-board 2 screws (4)Removing the Top Lighting-Board Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin
CHAPTER 16: RIGHT SIDE-PANEL(S) 077077/CHAPTER 16: RIGHT SIDE-PANEL(S)CHAPTER 16: RIGHT SIDE PANEL
078078/CHAPTER 16: RIGHT SIDE-PANEL(S) Right Side-Panel(s)WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipp
079079/CHAPTER 16: RIGHT SIDE-PANEL(S) 11 screws (3)Removing the Right Side-Panel(s)Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.Remove
0808/CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN Ensure that the work surface is at and clean.1. Turn o your computer (see “Turning O Your Computer” on page 2. 7)
080080/CHAPTER 16: RIGHT SIDE-PANEL(S) Place the chassis in an upright position.8. Slide and pull the right top-panel away from the chassis.9. 11 righ
081081/CHAPTER 16: RIGHT SIDE-PANEL(S) Replacing the Right Side-Panel(s) Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.Align the right b
CHAPTER 17: ACTIVE-VENTING ASSEMBLY 082082/CHAPTER 17: ACTIVE VENTING ASSEMBLYCHAPTER 17: ACTIVE-VENTING ASSEMBLY
083083/CHAPTER 17: ACTIVE-VENTING ASSEMBLY Active-Venting AssemblyWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information th
084084/CHAPTER 17: ACTIVE-VENTING ASSEMBLY 11 screwRemoving the Active-Venting AssemblyNOTE: Active-venting assembly is available only in Alienware Au
085085/CHAPTER 17: ACTIVE-VENTING ASSEMBLY Place the chassis in an upright position.8. Remove the right top-panel.9. 11 right top-panel Remove the top
086086/CHAPTER 17: ACTIVE-VENTING ASSEMBLY Remove the two screws that secure the top panel to the chassis.10. Lift the top panel away from the chassis
087087/CHAPTER 17: ACTIVE-VENTING ASSEMBLY Replace the screw that secures the right top-panel to the chassis.10. Replace the drive-bay shroud (see “Re
CHAPTER 18: FRONT BEZEL 088088/CHAPTER 18: FRONT BEZELCHAPTER 18: FRONT BEZEL
089089/CHAPTER 18: FRONT BEZEL Front BezelWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your com
CHAPTER 2: LEFT SIDE-PANEL 0909/CHAPTER 2: LEFT SIDE-PANELCHAPTER 2: SIDE PANEL
090090/CHAPTER 18: FRONT BEZEL 11 screws (7)Removing the Front Bezel Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.Remove the left side-
091091/CHAPTER 18: FRONT BEZEL 211 front bezel 2 screws (3)Place the chassis in an upright position.8. Remove the three screws on the right side that
092092/CHAPTER 18: FRONT BEZEL Replacing the Front Bezel Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.Align the front bezel with the fr
CHAPTER 19: BACK BEZEL 093093/CHAPTER 16: BACK PANELCHAPTER 19: BACK BEZEL
094094/CHAPTER 19: BACK BEZEL Back BezelWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your compu
095095/CHAPTER 19: BACK BEZEL 211 screws (2) 2 security lock panelRemoving the Back Bezel Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.
096096/CHAPTER 19: BACK BEZEL 312 1 screws (2) 2 back bezel3 tabsRemove the two screws that secure the back bezel to the chassis.7. Release the tabs t
097097/CHAPTER 19: BACK BEZEL Replacing the Back Bezel Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.Align the tabs on the back bezel wi
CHAPTER 20: BLUETOOTH ASSEMBLY 098098/CHAPTER 18: FRONT BEZELCHAPTER 20: BLUETOOTH ASSEMBLY
099099/CHAPTER 20: BLUETOOTH ASSEMBLY Bluetooth AssemblyWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped
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