Alienware Area-51 R4 Operation and maintenance manual

Alienware Area-51 R4
Setup and Specifications
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Contents
1 Set up your computer.............................................................................................................................4
2 Setting up the Virtual Reality (VR) headset — optional..................................................................... 6
3 Views......................................................................................................................................................7
Front...................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Back.......................................................................................................................................................................................8
Back panel............................................................................................................................................................................ 9
4 Specifications........................................................................................................................................11
Dimensions and weight....................................................................................................................................................... 11
Computer model..................................................................................................................................................................11
System information.............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Memory................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Ports and connectors........................................................................................................................................................... 11
Communications..................................................................................................................................................................12
Wireless module.............................................................................................................................................................12
Audio................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Video................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Storage................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Power ratings.......................................................................................................................................................................13
Computer environment.......................................................................................................................................................13
5 PCI-Express graphics card installation matrix................................................................................... 15
6 Getting help and contacting Alienware..............................................................................................17
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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 PCI-Express (graphics) slot 4 is the primary graphics card.
4. Connect the power cable.
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5. Press the power button.
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Setting up the Virtual Reality (VR) headset —
optional
1. Download and run the setup tools for your VR headset at www.dell.com/VRsupport.
2. Connect the VR headset to any USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back of your computer and HDMI port on your computer, when
prompted.
NOTE: Connect the headset to the HDMI port on the discrete graphics card and connect the display to any available
port on the card.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.
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Views
Front
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. Optical-drive eject button
Press to open the optical drive tray.
3. Optical drive
Reads from and writes to CDs and DVDs.
4. Headphone port
Connect a headphone or speakers.
5. Microphone port
Connect an external microphone to provide sound input.
6. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2)
Connect peripherals such as storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
7. Media-card reader
Reads from and writes to media cards.
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Back
1. Rear I/O accessibility lighting button
Press to illuminate the back panel ports.
2. Regulatory label
Contains regulatory information of your computer.
3. Back panel
Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices.
4. Power cable connector
Connect a power cable to provide power to your computer.
5. Power-supply diagnostics button
Press to check the power‑supply state.
6. Power-supply diagnostics light
Indicates the power-supply state.
7. PCI-Express (graphics) slot 7
Connect a PCI-Express X16 card such as graphics, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.
NOTE: If you have three graphics cards, slot 4 will be the primary graphics card.
8. PCI-Express slot 6
Connect a PCI-Express X4 card such as graphics, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.
9. PCI-Express slot 5
Connect a PCI-Express X8 card such as graphics, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.
NOTE: If you have two graphics cards, slot 4 will be the primary graphics card.
10.PCI-Express (graphics) slot 4
Connect a PCI-Express X16/X8 card such as graphics, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.
11. PCI-Express slot 3
Connect a PCI-Express X8 card such as graphics, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.
12. PCI-Express (graphics) slot 1
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Connect a PCI-Express X16/X8 card such as graphics, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.
NOTE: For more details on installing the PCI-Express graphics card, see PCI-Express graphics card installation matrix.
13. 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.
14. Security-cable slot (for Kensington locks)
Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.
15.Security-cable slot latch
Release to allow opening the side panel.
Back panel
1. USB 3.1 Gen 2 port
Connect peripherals such as storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps.
2. Hard-drive activity light
Turns on when the computer reads from or writes to the hard drive.
3. USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type-C) port with PowerShare
Connect peripherals such as storage devices and printers.
Provides data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps. Supports Power Delivery that enables two-way power supply between devices.
Provides up to 15 W power output that enables faster charging of peripheral devices.
PowerShare enables you to charge your USB devices even when your computer is turned off.
NOTE: The Type-C port only provides the USB data function, and no alternate video or Thunderbolt mode features are
supported.
4. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (6)
Connect peripherals such as storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
5. Rear L/R surround port
Connect audio-output devices such as speakers and amplifiers. In a 5.1 speaker channel setup, connect the rear-left and rear-
right speakers.
6. Side L/R surround port
Connect the side-left and side-right speakers or surround sound speakers.
7. Optical S/PDIF port
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Connect an amplifier, speakers, or a TV for digital audio output through an optical cable.
8. Line-out port
Connect speakers.
9. Line-in port
Connect recording or playback devices such as a microphone or CD player.
10.Center/subwoofer port
Connect the subwoofer.
11. Network ports (2)
Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or internet access.
12. USB 2.0 ports (2)
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.
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Specifications
Dimensions and weight
Table 1. Dimensions and weight
Height 569.25 mm (22.41 in)
Width 638.96 mm (25.15 in)
Depth 272.71 mm (10.73 in)
Weight (maximum) 28 kg (61.73 lbs)
NOTE: The weight of your computer varies depending on
the configuration ordered and the manufacturing
variability.
Computer model
Table 2. Computer model
Computer model Alienware Area-51 R4
System information
Table 3. System information
Processor Intel Core X-series
Chipset Intel X299 PCH
Memory
Table 4. Memory specifications
Slots Four internally-accessible DDR4 DIMM sockets
Type DDR4
Speed 2666 MHz and 2933 MHz (XMP memory)
NOTE: The 2666 MHz memory works at 2400 MHz for
the i7-7800X processors.
Configurations supported
Per memory module slot 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB
Total memory 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB, and 64 GB
Ports and connectors
Table 5. External ports and connectors
External
Network Two RJ45 ports
USB • Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
• One USB 3.1 Gen 2 port
• USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type-C) port with PowerShare
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External
• Six USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
• Two USB 2.0 ports
Audio/Video • Four audio output/headphone ports
• One audio input/microphone port
• One optical S/PDIF port
Media-card reader One 9-in-1 card slot
Table 6. Internal ports and connectors
Internal
M2 • One M.2 card slot for WLAN and Bluetooth
• One M.2 card slot for 2280 solid-state drive
Storage Four SATA ports
Communications
Table 7. Supported communications
Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet controller integrated on system
board
Wireless • Wi-Fi 802.11ac
• Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless module
Table 8. Wireless module specifications
Transfer rate Up to 867 Mbps
Frequency bands supported Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz
Encryption • 64-bit and 128-bit WEP
• TKIP
• AES-CCMP
Audio
Table 9. Audio specifications
Controller Realtek ALC3861
Type • Integrated 7.1 channel
• High Definition Audio with S/PDIF support
Video
Table 10. Video specifications
Type Up to three PCI-Express, single/double-width, full length
graphics card
Controller • Single AMD
• Single NVIDIA
• Dual/Triple AMD (CrossFire)
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• Dual NVIDIA (SLI)
NOTE: The graphics configuration of your desktop
varies depending on the power supply and graphics
card configuration ordered.
NOTE: Install either NVIDIA or AMD graphics card,
when using with dual and triple graphics
configurations.
Storage
Table 11. Storage specifications
Externally accessible • One 5.25-inch drive bay for DVD+/-RW, Blu-ray Disc
combo (optional)
• Blu-ray Disc writer (optional)
Internally accessible • Three 3.5-inch drive bays for SATA hard drives
• Two 2.5-inch drive bays for SATA solid-state drives
• Max up to total three hard drives support
Power ratings
Table 12. Power ratings
Type 850W 1500 W 1500 W
Input voltage 100 VAC-240 VAC 100 VAC-240 VAC 200 VAC-240 VAC
Input frequency 50 Hz-60 Hz 50 Hz-60 Hz 50 Hz-60 Hz
Input current (maximum) 10 A 16 A 10 A
Output current +3.3 V/20 A, +5 V/20 A, +12
VA/32 A, +12 VB/48 A, +12
VD/16 A, -12 V/0.5 A, +5
Vaux/4 A
+3.3 V/20 A, +5 V/25 A, +12 VA/32 A, +12 VB/48 A, +12 VC/48
A, +12 VD/16 A, -12 V/0.5 A, +5 Vaux/4 A
Rated output voltage +3.3 V, +5 V, +12 VA, +12 VB,
+12 VD, -12 V, +5 Vaux
+3.3 V, +5 V, +12 VA, +12 VB, +12 VC, +12 VD, -12 V, +5 Vaux
Temperature range
Operating 5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F)
Storage -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Computer environment
Airborne contaminant level: G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
Table 13. Computer environment
Operating Storage
Temperature range 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)
Relative humidity (maximum) 10% to 90% (non-condensing) 0% to 95% (non-condensing)
Vibration (maximum)*0.26 GRMS 1.37 GRMS
Shock (maximum) 40 G for 2 ms with a change in velocity of
20 in/s (51 cm/s)
†
105 G for 2 ms with a change in velocity
of 52.5 in/s (133 cm/s)
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Operating Storage
Altitude (maximum) –15.24 m to 3048 m
(–50 ft to 10,000 ft)
–15.24 m to 10,668 m
(–50 ft to 35,000 ft)
* 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.
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PCI-Express graphics card installation matrix
Table 14. PCI-Express graphics card installation matrix
PSU Single Graphics Dual Graphics Triple Graphics
850 W Slot installation Slot 1 Slot 1 and Slot 4 Not supported
Power connector label PCIE 1 PCIE 1 and PCIE 3
Primary Output Slot 1 Slot 4
1500 W Slot installation Slot 1 Slot 1 and Slot 4 Slot 1 and Slot 4 and
Slot 7
Power connector label PCIE 1 PCIE 1 and PCIE 3 PCIE 1 and PCIE 3 and
PCIE 2
Primary Output Slot 1 Slot 4 Slot 4
PCI-Express Add-in-Card slot lane assignments
Table 15. PCI-Express Add-in-Card slot lane assignments
i9-7900X Single card Config 1 Single card Config 2 Single card Config 3
Slot 1 (x16) X
Slot 3 (x8)
Slot 4 (x16) X
Slot 5 (x8)
Slot 7 (x8) X
Monitor connect Slot 1 Slot 4 Slot 7
PCIe Add-in-Card Slot Lane Assignments
Table 16. PCI-Express Add-in-Card slot lane assignments
i9-7900X Dual card Config 1 Dual card Config 2 Dual card Config 3
Slot 1 (x16) X X
Slot 3 (x8)
Slot 4 (x16) X X
Slot 5 (x8)
Slot 7 (x8) X X
Monitor connect Slot 4 Slot 1 Slot 4
PCIe Add-in-Card Slot Lane Assignments
Table 17. PCI-Express Add-in-Card slot lane assignments
i9-7900X Triple card Config 1
Slot 1 (x16) X
Slot 3 (x8)
Slot 4 (x16) X
Slot 5 (x8)
Slot 7 (x8) X
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i9-7900X Triple card Config 1
Monitor connect Slot 4
PCIe Add-in-Card Slot Lane Assignments
Table 18. PCI-Express Add-in-Card slot lane assignments
i7-7820X and i7-7800X Single card Config 1 Single card Config 2 Single card Config 3
Slot 1 (x8) X
Slot 3 (x8)
Slot 4 (x8) X
Slot 5 (x0)
Slot 7 (x8) X
Monitor connect Slot 1 Slot 4 Slot 4
PCIe Add-in-Card Slot Lane Assignments
Table 19. PCI-Express Add-in-Card slot lane assignments
i7-7820X and i7-7800X Dual card Config 1 Dual card Config 2
Slot 1 (x8) X
Slot 3 (x8)
Slot 4 (x8) X X
Slot 5 (x0)
Slot 7 (x8) X
Monitor connect Slot 4 Slot 3
PCIe Add-in-Card Slot Lane Assignments
Table 20. PCI-Express Add-in-Card slot lane assignments
i7-7820X and i7-7800X Triple card Config 1
Slot 1 (x8) X
Slot 3 (x8)
Slot 4 (x8) X
Slot 5 (x0)
Slot 7 (x8) X
Monitor connect Slot 4
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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 21. Alienware products and online self-help resources
Information about Alienware products and services www.alienware.com
Dell Help & Support app
Tips
Contact Support In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter.
Online help for operating system www.dell.com/support/windows
www.dell.com/support/linux
Troubleshooting information, user manuals, setup instructions,
product specifications, technical help blogs, drivers, software
updates, and so on
www.alienware.com/gamingservices
VR Support www.dell.com/VRsupport
Videos providing step-by-step instructions to service your
computer
www.youtube.com/alienwareservices
Contacting Alienware
To contact Alienware for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.alienware.com.
NOTE: Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your country.
NOTE: If you do not have an active internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing
slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.
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