Alienware m15 R2 Setup and Specifications Regulatory Model: P87F Regulatory Type: P87F001 June 2020 Rev.
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Set up your Alienware m15 R2 NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered. Connect the power adapter and press the power button.
Views of Alienware m15 R2 Left 1. Security-cable slot (wedge-shaped) Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer. 2. Network port Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access. CAUTION: To avoid damaging your computer, follow this procedure when disconnecting the ethernet port from the RJ-45 port.
Base 1. Power button (Alienhead) Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off, in sleep state, or in hibernate state. Press to put the computer in sleep state if it is turned on. Press and hold for 4 seconds to force shut-down the computer. NOTE: You can customize the power-button behavior in Power Options. 2. Right-click area Press to right-click. 3. Left-click area Press to left-click. 4. Touchpad Move your finger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer.
Display 1. Left microphone Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls. 2. Camera Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos. 3. Camera-status light Turns on when the camera is in use. 4. Right microphone Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls. 5. Tobii Eye Tracker (optional) Enables you to interact with your computer through eye movement. Back 1. HDMI port Connect to a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.
Bottom 1. Right speaker Provides audio output. 2. Service Tag label The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that enables Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in your computer and access warranty information. 3. Left speaker Provides audio output.
Specifications of Alienware m15 R2 Dimensions and weight Table 1. Dimensions and weight Description Values Height: Front 17.90 mm (0.70 in.) Rear 19.50 mm (0.77 in.) Width 360.50 mm (14.19 in.) Depth 276 mm (10.87 in.) Weight (maximum) 2.16 kg (4.76 lb) NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. Processors Table 2.
Operating system • • Windows 10 Home (64-bit) Windows 10 Professional (64-bit) Memory Table 4. Memory specifications Description Values Type Onboard system memory, Dual-channel DDR4 NOTE: The memory is integrated on the system board and cannot be upgraded after purchase. Speed 2666 MHz Maximum memory 16 GB Minimum memory 8 GB Configurations supported • • 8 GB DDR4 at 2666 MHz (2 x 4 GB) 16 GB DDR4 at 2666 MHz (2 x 8 GB) Ports and connectors Table 5.
Table 6. Internal ports and connectors(continued) Description Values M.2 • One M.2 slot for 2230/2280 SATA AHCI/PCIe, NVMe solid-state drive One M.2 slot for 2230/2280 PCIe, NVMe solid-state drive • NOTE: To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article SLN301626. Communications Ethernet Table 7.
Table 9. Audio specifications(continued) Description Values Internal interface High definition audio interface External interface • • Speakers 2 Internal speaker amplifier Supported External volume controls Keyboard shortcut controls Universal Audio Jack HDMI 2.0 port Speaker output: Average 2W Peak 2.5 W Subwoofer output Not supported Microphone Digital-array microphones in camera assembly Storage Your computer supports one of the following configurations: • • • One M.
Table 11. Keyboard specifications(continued) Description Values Shortcut keys Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions. To type the alternate character, press Shift and the desired key. To perform secondary functions, press Fn and the desired key. NOTE: You can define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1–F12) changing Function Key Behavior in BIOS setup program. Keyboard shortcuts Camera Table 12.
Power adapter Table 14. Power adapter specifications Description Values Type E4 130W E4 180W E4 240W Diameter (connector) 7.4 mm x 5.1 mm 7.4 mm x 5.1 mm 7.4 mm x 5.1 mm Input voltage 100 VAC x 240 VAC 100 VAC x 240 VAC 100 VAC x 240 VAC Input frequency 50 Hz x 60 Hz 50 Hz x 60 Hz 50 Hz x 60 Hz Input current (maximum) 2.50 A 2.34 A 3.50 A Output current (continuous) 6.70 A 9.23 A 12.31 A Rated output voltage 19.50 VDC 19.50 VDC 19.
Table 15. Battery specifications(continued) Description Values For more information on the Dell Power Manager see, Me and My Dell on www.dell.com/ NOTE: The operating range for battery charging operations is 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F), charging will discontinue when the battery temperature falls out of this range.
Table 16. Display specifications (continued) Description Values Power Consumption (maximum) 6.20 W 7.80 W 4.41 W 14.80 W Anti-glare vs glossy finish Anti-glare Anti-glare Anti-glare TrueLife Touch options Not supported Not supported Not supported Not supported Video Table 17. Discrete graphics specifications Discrete graphics Controller External display support Memory size Memory Type NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 • • One HDMI 2.0 port One mini DisplayPort 1.
* 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.
Hybrid power The Hybrid power feature enables your computer to function optimally during the following instances of heavy loading. Examples of heavy loading include: • • Graphics and processor-intensive applications and/or gaming External power loading from devices relying on your computer as a power source such as gaming mice, keyboards, external speakers, and headsets When during instances of heavy loading, system performance is maintained through hybrid power.
Keyboard shortcuts NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys used for shortcuts remain the same across all language configurations. Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions. The symbol shown on the lower part of the key refers to the character that is typed out when the key is pressed.
Alienware Command Center Alienware Command Center (AWCC) provides a single interface to customize and enhance the gaming experience. The AWCC dashboard displays most recently played or added games, and provides game-specific information, themes, profiles, and access to computer settings. You can quickly access settings such as game-specific profiles and themes, lighting, macros, and audio that are critical to the gaming experience. AWCC also supports AlienFX 2.0.
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 22. Alienware products and online self-help resources Self-help resources Resource location Information about Alienware products and services www.alienware.com Dell Help & Support app Tips Contact Support In Windows search, type Help and Support, and press Enter. Online help for operating system www.dell.com/support/windows www.
