Resolve Alienware FX Lighting Issues

Alienware FX is an application that is integrated into the Alienware Command Center that allows you to control the lighting on the chassis, keyboard, and mouse of Alienware products.

Follow the steps outlined in this article when you are having issues controlling the lighting on your Alienware device.

Updating the Alienware Command Center to the latest version resolves many issues. The latest version is available from the Dell Drivers & Downloads site.

Learn more about How to Download and Install Dell Drivers.

The Alienware Command Center may stop behaving as expected after a recent software or hardware change, for example a Windows or Driver update. If this happens, it is recommended to:

1. Ensure that the computer has been shut down and then turned on since any recent software or hardware change.
2. Update the computer BIOS to the latest version from the Dell Drivers & Downloads site.
   For more information about Dell BIOS Updates
3. Uninstall and reinstall the Alienware Command Center Software. Learn How to Remove and Reinstall the Alienware Command Center.

   Uninstall the Alienware Command Center

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Dimmed or No Lights

1. Open the Alienware Command Center application.
2. Select the FX tab.
3. Ensure that GO DIM and GO DARK are not turned on.
4. Uninstall and reinstall the Alienware Command Center Software as per the instructions on our article How to Remove and Reinstall the Alienware Command Center.

   Uninstall the Alienware Command Center

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See these Dell Knowledge Base articles for related information:

• Alienware Command Center Quick Guide
• Installing and Configuring the Alienware Command Center Software for your Alienware Gaming Keyboards and Mice