The CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) battery powers the CMOS chip when a PC turns off. This chip holds BIOS information and settings. So, if we ever need to reset the BIOS setting, we ...

If after changing the CMOS battery your computer won’t boot, this article will help you fix the problem. CMOS battery provides continuous power to the BIOS chip. BIOS chip stores all the BIOS settings ...

The Alienware X51 sports a nice and compact chassis with good internal hardware. However, it isn’t as stylish and over-the-top as previous Alienware desktops. Cutting down on Alienware�s ...

Whether you choose to display your Alienware X51 vertically on your desk as a token of victory or horizontally to optimize your gaming space, you’ll have more than enough performance to satisfy your ...

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You need to begin by locating the CMOS battery, which is a thin, round, button-like object. It can sometimes be hidden by extension cards or connectors. On older PCs it may have a cylindrical shape.

The Alienware X51 PCs are really solid in terms of overall performance. But which GPU can you fit in there? All three versions of the X51 correspond with some of the best graphics cards on the market.

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