Alienware Area-51 m9750 Technical Reference
NOTICE
Specifications and information found in this manual are subject to change without
notice. Any changes therefore will be incorporated in future editions. The manufacturer
assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this document.
TRADEMARKS
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This product incorporates copyright protect technology that is protected by U.S.
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must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited
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Standards
The following standards are adopted throughout this manual:
* Notebook in boldface (with or without capitalization) refers to the notebook
computer that you have purchased.
* Boldface type is also used to highlight important information in this document.
* Whenever extra caution is called for, the information will be boxed in a dark
frame preceded by “Note:” or “Warning:”
Rev. 1.0
May 2007
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 - BEFORE YOU BEGIN, (3)
CHECKING WHAT YOU RECEIVED, (3)
EXAMINING YOUR COMPUTER, (4)
THE TWO SYSTEM LEDS, (8)
THE SEVEN STATUS LEDS, (9)
THE POWER BUTTON, (10)
THE NINE FINGER-TOUCH BUTTONS, (10)
PCI EXPRESS CARD AND MEDIA SLOTS, (12)
OPERATING TEMPERATURE, (13)
THE KEY, (14)
CHAPTER - BATTERY, (16)
BATTERY PACK, (16)
RECHARGING THE BATTERY PACK, (16)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, (16)
BATTERY MAINTENANCE, (17)
POWER CONSUMPTION, (18)
REDUCING POWER CONSUMPTION, (18)
REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK, (19)
CHAPTER 3 - MEMORY, (0)
REMOVING MEMORY MODULES, (21)
CHAPTER 4 - THE HDD DRIVES, (3)
THE TWO HDD SOCKETS, (23)
REMOVING THE HARD DISK DRIVES, (24)
APPENDIX A - AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES, (5)
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Chapter 1 - Before You Begin
Please read this section before you start using your computer.
Checking What You Received
Your notebook package should contain the following items:
• The Notebook.
• AC Adapter.
• AC Power Cord.
• CD Disc (Including Drivers and User’s Guide).
• Battery Pack.
Note: You should keep the original factory carton and packing materials in case you
need to ship the unit back for servicing.
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Examining Your Computer
Before you start using your computer, you need to get acquainted with your
notebook’s main features and interfaces:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Web Cam
LCD Latch
LCD Screen
Power Button
Keyboard
Two Click Buttons
Seven System LEDs
Nine Finger-Touch Buttons
Touch Pad
ODD Drive
Two Speakers
Note: Press this key combination (Fn+F4) to power on and power off
the optional Web Cam module. After powering on the Web Cam, you
need to activate its function through Windows™.
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Front View
1. LCD Latch
2. Two Speakers
3. CIR Infrared Receiver Underneath
4. Emergency Latch
5. Eject Button
6. ODD Drive
Rear View
1. VGA Port
2. S-Video Out Connector
3. Ventilation Holes
4. RJ11 Fax/Modem Connector
5. Audio-In Connector
6. TV-In Connector
7. S-Video In Connector
8. DC-In Jack
9. USB Connector
10. DVI Connector
11. Ventilation Holes
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Left View
1. PCI Express Card Slot
2. Media Card Slot
3. Two USB Connectors
4. Kensington Lock
5. Ventilation Holes
6. RJ 45 LAN Connector
7. IEEE1394 Connector
8. Two HDD Doors
Right View
1. SPDIF-Out Connector
2. Three Audio-Out Ports
(Front/ Surround/ Center speakers)
3. Microphone Jack
4. Headphone Jack
5. Digital Volume Dial
6. Ventilation Holes
7. USB Connector
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Bottom View
1. Compartment Door
2. Ventilation Holes
3. Two HDD Doors
4. Woofer
5. Battery Latch
6. Battery Pack
Two Types of Audio Jack
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The Two System LEDs
The two System LEDs are closely knitted together to reflect the system and battery
recharge statuses as below.
Off
Blue
is not inserted.
• The system is off, or in hibernation mode, and
• The battery pack is fully charged, or battery pack
• The system is in full operation mode, and
• The battery pack is fully charged, or battery pack
is not inserted.
Blue blinking once
per 1.5 seconds
Amber
Purple
Purple blinking
once per second
• The system is in standby mode.
• The battery pack is being recharged (fast-charge
or pre-charge).
• The system is in full operation mode, and
• The battery pack fails to be recharged.
• The system is in standby mode, and
• The battery pack fails to be recharged.
Amber blinking
once per 3 seconds
Amber blinking
once per second
Amber blinking five
times per second
• The battery pack is under discharge, and
• The battery power is more than 10% level.
• The system is in full operation mode, and
• The battery power is less than 10% level.
• The system is off, or in hibernation mode, and
• The battery power is less than 5% level.
Note: The two System LEDs are located at the rear bottom side of the LCD display screen.
For more details on Standby and Hibernate, please refer to Power Options in the
Control Panel of your Microsoft Windows operating system.
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