Dell Alienware Aurora R3 Manual

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26 CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR DESKTOPOptimizing PerformanceYour computer has been configured to operate optimally across a wide rangeof applications. Depending on the configuration you purchased, the computermay have been overclocked at the factory to achieve maximum performance inresource intensive applications including gaming and multimedia development.CAUTION: Technical support verifies the full functionality of thecomputer at the factory configured settings. Alienware does notprovide technical support for any hardware or software issues arisingfrom operating the computer beyond the factory configured settings.Performance TuningUsing System SetupCAUTION: It is not recommended to operate the processor or othersystem components beyond the preset settings in the BIOS. Doing somay cause system instability, reduced component operating life, orpermanent component damage.For computers with the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition processor, the BIOS haspreset overclocking levels that allow you to easily overclock your computer.For more information, see “Configuring the BIOS” on page 26.Configuring the BIOSSystem SetupThe System Setup options allow you to:Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or•remove any hardware in your desktop.Set or change a user-selectable option.•View the amount of memory installed.•Set the type of hard drive installed.•Before you use System Setup, it is recommended that you write down the currentSystem Setup information for future reference.CAUTION: Do not change the settings in System Setup unless you arean expert computer user. Certain changes can cause your computer towork incorrectly.