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Alienware ALX Desktop Manual Recovery Disc In order to start the recovery process, you will need to make sure you have the Alienware Recovery Disc and Master CD. The Alienware Master CD contains drivers originally installed on your computer. You can also download drivers and software from www.alienware.com. Performing a System Recovery The included Recovery Disc can be used to automatically reformat your hard drive and reinstall the operating system; however, Alienware strongly recommends the use of AlienRespawn to completely restore your system to its original factory condition. Step 1: Power up your system, enter BIOS setup and change the boot order to CD-ROM first. Step 2: Insert the Alienware Recovery Disc into your computer’s optical drive. Step 3: When your system reads the Alienware Recovery Disc it will give you the message “Press any key to boot from CD”. Press any key to continue Step 4: Once the recovery is completed, remove the Alienware Recovery Disc from your CD-ROM drive. Step 5: You can use the Alienware Master CD to update your drivers and install software not included in the Recovery Disc. If you encounter any problems or have any questions, please contact Technical support. The Alienware recovery system is set up to boot from your CD-ROM drive, please verify in your System’s BIOS setup that your system is set to boot from the primary optical drive. 48
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Alienware <strong>ALX</strong> Desktop Manual<br />
Recovery Disc<br />
In order to start the recovery process, you will need to make sure you have the<br />
Alienware Recovery Disc and Master CD. The Alienware Master CD contains drivers<br />
originally installed on your computer. You can also download drivers and s<strong>of</strong>tware<br />
from www.alienware.com.<br />
Performing a System Recovery<br />
The included Recovery Disc can be used to automatically<br />
reformat your hard drive and reinstall the operating<br />
system; however, Alienware strongly recommends the use<br />
<strong>of</strong> AlienRespawn to completely restore your system to its<br />
original factory condition.<br />
Step 1: Power up your system, enter BIOS setup and change the boot order to<br />
CD-ROM first.<br />
Step 2: Insert the Alienware Recovery Disc into your computer’s optical drive.<br />
Step 3: When your system reads the Alienware Recovery Disc it will give you the<br />
message “Press any key to boot from CD”. Press any key to continue<br />
Step 4: Once the recovery is completed, remove the Alienware Recovery Disc from<br />
your CD-ROM drive.<br />
Step 5: You can use the Alienware Master CD to update your drivers and install<br />
s<strong>of</strong>tware not included in the Recovery Disc. If you encounter any problems<br />
or have any questions, please contact Technical support.<br />
The Alienware recovery system is set up to boot from your<br />
CD-ROM drive, please verify in your System’s BIOS setup<br />
that your system is set to boot from the primary optical drive.<br />
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