Alienware X51 Lights

Hi Sucerpunch,

Drain the MB power (Turn off computer, remove AC Adapter and Battery, press and hold the power button down for about 20 seconds - the computer is not expected to turn on, reconnect the AC Adapter and Battery).

Update BIOS to latest version from the following link:

http://dell.to/17XcIVI

• During BIOS update verify that the computer is connected to an AC Adapter.
• Disconnect any third party peripherals connected to the computer before performing BIOS update.
• Do not turn off the computer during the BIOS update.
• Do not restart the computer during the BIOS update.

Note: Plug your computer to a good, working UPS before you update the BIOS. If you experience a loss of AC power or a significant voltage sag/spike during the BIOS flash, you will either have to buy a new BIOS chip or buy a new motherboard.

Now create a new AlienFX theme:

- Open the AlienFX Editor in Command Center:

- Access the Theme tab in the upper left corner of the AlienFX Editor and choose the New Theme Option to create a new theme:

Save the new theme at the location and name of your preference by selecting the Save Theme option:

- Reinstall the latest Alienware Command Center from the following link:

http://dell.to/ZJLQAL

If needed, create a new AlienFX theme again.

http://dell.to/12g4tPP

Awaiting your response!

Unfortunately that didnt work..But after trying a few more things not even the side panel lights will turn on.I gotta be honest i pretty much bought this computer because of the lights (I know thats bad) very little for the Power.So having the lights not work is very disappointing.Reinstalling and uninstalling the FX editor many times is really frustrating.I NEED HELP!

If this helps any.Is it possible any files were deleted i just have to download?The tower shows up in AlienFX but wont update the colours

Hi Sucerpunch,

May I know the operating system installed on the computer?

Uninstall Alienware command centre. Refer the following link to uninstall Alienware command centre:

http://dell.to/12YZ26V

After uninstalling Command centre, update BIOS, Chipset on the computer.

Click on the links below to update BIOS and Chipset respectively:

BIOS: http://dell.to/12PA3Er

• During BIOS update verify that the computer is connected to an AC Adapter.
• Disconnect any third party peripherals connected to the computer before performing BIOS update.
• Do not turn off the computer during the BIOS update.
• Do not restart the computer during the BIOS update.

Note: Plug your computer to a good, working UPS before you update the BIOS. If you experience a loss of AC power or a significant voltage sag/spike during the BIOS flash, you will either have to buy a new BIOS chip or buy a new motherboard.

Chipset: http://dell.to/13Ls7lm

Now install Alienware command centre using the below link:

http://dell.to/10pm84Y

Awaiting your response!

No im afraid that didn't work either..

Hi Sucerpunch,

Kindly private message me the service tag of the computer so that I can take the case further. To private message the service tag click my User name and click Start conversation.

Awaiting your response!