Aurora R7 Setup and Specifications Computer Model: Alienware Aurora R7 Regulatory Model: D23M Regulatory Type: D23M002
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Contents Set up your computer..................................................5 Create a USB recovery drive for Windows................8 Reinstall Windows using a USB recovery drive................................8 Setting up the Virtual Reality (VR) headset — optional.......................................................................10 Views...........................................................................11 Front...............................................................................
Intel Optane memory................................................. 26 Enabling Intel Optane memory.................................................... 26 Disabling Intel Optane memory....................................................26 Getting help and contacting Alienware................... 28 Self-help resources.................................................................... 28 Contacting Alienware..................................................................
Set up your computer 1 Connect the keyboard and mouse. 2 Connect the network cable — optional.
3 Connect the display. NOTE: The DisplayPort on the back panel of your computer is covered. Connect the display to the discrete graphics card of your computer. NOTE: If you have two graphics cards, the card installed in PCIExpress X16 (graphics slot 1) is the primary graphics card. 4 6 Connect the power cable.
5 Press the power button.
Create a USB recovery drive for Windows Dell recommends that you create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows. An empty USB flash drive with a minimum capacity of 16 GB is required to create the recovery drive. NOTE: The following steps may vary depending on the version of Windows installed. Refer to the Microsoft support site for latest instructions. 1 Connect the USB flash drive to your computer. 2 In Windows search, type Recovery.
NOTE: Before reinstalling Windows, ensure your computer has more than 2 GB of memory and more than 32 GB of storage space. 1 Connect the USB recovery drive to your computer. 2 Restart your computer. 3 Press F12 after the Dell logo is displayed on the screen to access the boot menu. A Preparing one-time boot menu message appears. 4 After the boot menu loads, select the USB recovery device under UEFI BOOT. The system reboots and a screen to Choose the keyboard layout is displayed.
Setting up the Virtual Reality (VR) headset — optional NOTE: The VR headset is sold separately. 1 Download and run the setup tools for your VR headset at www.dell.com/ VRsupport. 2 Connect the VR headset to the USB 3.1 Gen 1 and HDMI ports on your computer, when prompted. NOTE: Connect the headset to the HDMI port on the primary graphics card and connect the display to any available port on the card. 3 10 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.
Views Front 1 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2) Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. 2 Headphone port Connect a headphone or speakers.
Connect an external microphone to provide sound input. 4 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port Connect to external storage devices. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. NOTE: This port does not support video/audio streaming or power delivery. 5 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. 6 Optical-drive eject button Press to open or close the optical drive tray.
Back 1 Back panel Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices. 2 PCI-Express X16 (graphics slot 1) Connect a PCI-Express card such as graphics, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer. For optimal graphics performance, use a PCI-Express X16 slot for connecting the graphics card. NOTE: The PCI-Express X16 slot works at X8 speed only.
NOTE: If you have two graphics cards, the card installed in PCIExpress X16 (graphics slot 1) is the primary graphics card. 3 PCI-Express X4 slots (2) Connect a PCI-Express card such as graphics, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer. 4 PCI-Express X16 (graphics slot 2) Connect a PCI-Express card such as graphics, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer. For optimal graphics performance, use a PCI-Express X16 slot for connecting the graphics card.
Back panel 1 Hard-drive activity light Turns on when the computer reads from or writes to the hard drive. 2 Optical S/PDIF port Connect an amplifier, speakers, or a TV for digital audio output through an optical cable. 3 USB 2.0 ports (6) Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps. 4 DisplayPort Connect an external display or a projector. NOTE: The DisplayPort on the back panel of your computer is covered.
5 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port Connect peripherals, such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps. NOTE: This port does not support video/audio streaming or power delivery. 6 USB 3.1 Gen 2 port Connect peripherals, such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps. 7 Side L/R surround port Connect audio-output devices such as speakers and amplifiers. In a 7.
The two lights next to the connector indicate the connectivity status and network activity. 15 Coaxial S/PDIF port Connect an amplifier, speakers, or a TV for digital audio output through a coaxial cable.
Specifications Computer model Table 1. Computer model Computer model Alienware Aurora R7 Dimensions and weight Table 2. Dimensions and weight Height 472.5 mm (18.60 in) Width 212 mm (8.34 in) Depth 360.50 mm (14.19 in) Weight 14.62 kg (32.23 lb) NOTE: The weight of your computer varies depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. System information Table 3.
Operating system Table 4. Operating system Windows 10 Home 64-bit Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Operating system supported Memory Table 5. Memory specifications Slots Four DIMM sockets Type DDR4 Speed • • 2666 MHz Up to HyperX FURY DDR4 XMP at 2933 MHz Configurations supported Per slot 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB Total memory 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB, and 64 GB Intel Optane memory Intel Optane memory functions as a storage accelerator.
Table 6. Intel Optane memory Interface PCIe NVMe 3.0 x2 Connector M.2 Configurations supported 16 GB and 32 GB NOTE: For more information about enabling or disabling the Intel Optane memory, see Enabling Intel Optane memory or Disabling Intel Optane memory. Ports and connectors Table 7. Ports and connectors on the back panel Back panel: Network USB Audio Video One RJ45 port • • • • Six USB 2.0 ports Three USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports One USB 3.1 Gen 2 port One USB 3.
Table 8. Ports and connectors on the front panel Front panel: USB Audio • • Three USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports One USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C port • One audio output/headphone port (supports 2 channel audio) One audio input/microphone port • Communications Table 9. Supported Communications Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps Killer E2500 Ethernet controller integrated on system board Wireless • • • 802.11b/g/n 802.11ac Bluetooth 4.1/Bluetooth 4.2 Wireless module Table 10.
• AES-CCMP • AES-CCMP • AES-CCMP Video Table 11. Video specifications Integrated: Controller Intel HD Graphics 630 Memory Shared system memory Discrete: Type Up to two PCI-Express X16, single-width/doublewidth, full length (maximum 10.5 inches) NOTE: The graphics configuration of your desktop varies depending on the graphics card configuration ordered. Controller • • Memory AMD or NVIDIA Also supports NVIDIA SLI and AMD Crossfire technologies Up to 12 GB Audio Table 12.
Storage Table 13. Storage specifications Interface SATA 6 Gbps Externally accessible One 9.5 mm slim drive bay for DVD+/-RW drive, Blu-ray Disc combo (optional), or Blu-ray Disc writer (optional) Internally accessible Solid-state drive (SSD) One M.2 drive NOTE: If you purchased an M.2 drive, it is assigned as primary drive and all other SATA drives in your computer are assigned as secondary drives. U.2 drive One optional U.2 drive installed in 3.5” HDD bay. One 3.5-inch drive bay For one 3.
Power ratings Table 14. Power ratings specifications Input voltage 100 VAC–240 VAC Input frequency 50 Hz–60 Hz Temperature range Operating 5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F) Storage –40°C to 70°C (–40°F to 158°F) Type 460 W 850 W Input current (maximum): 8A 10 A Output current: 3.3V/17A, 5V/25A, 12VA/18A, 12VB/16A, 12VC/8A, 5Vaux/3A 3.3V/20A, 5V/20A, 12VA/32A, 12VB/48A, 12VD/16A, -12V/0.5A, 5Vaux/4A Rated output voltage: 3.3V, 5V, 12VA, 12VB, 12VC, 5Vaux 3.
* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment. † Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use.
Intel Optane memory Enabling Intel Optane memory 1 On the taskbar, click the search box, and then type Intel Rapid Storage Technology. 2 Click Intel Rapid Storage Technology. The Intel Rapid Storage Technology window is displayed. 3 On the Status tab, click Enable to enable the Intel Optane memory. 4 On the warning screen, select a compatible fast drive, and then click Yes to continue enabling Intel Optane memory. 5 Click Intel Optane memory → Reboot to complete enabling your Intel Optane memory.
5 Click Reboot to complete disabling your Intel Optane memory and restart your computer.
Getting help and contacting Alienware Self-help resources You can get information and help on Alienware products and services using these online self-help resources: Table 16. Alienware products and online self-help resources Information about Alienware products and services www.alienware.com Troubleshooting information, user manuals, setup instructions, product specifications, technical help blogs, drivers, software updates, and so on www.alienware.
