Alienware Area-51 R5 Manual

Alienware Area-51 R5
Setup and Specications
Computer Model: Alienware Area-51 R5
Regulatory Model: D03X
Regulatory Type: D03X002

Notes, cautions, and warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make
better use of your product.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to
hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage,
personal injury, or death.
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2018 - 01
Rev. A00

Contents
Set up your computer.................................................... 4
Views..............................................................................7
Front................................................................................................ 7
Back.................................................................................................9
Back panel...................................................................................... 11
Specications............................................................... 13
Computer model.............................................................................13
Dimensions and weight....................................................................13
System information.......................................................................... 13
Memory..........................................................................................13
Ports and connectors.......................................................................14
Communications............................................................................. 15
Wireless module........................................................................ 15
Audio.............................................................................................15
Video............................................................................................. 16
Storage.......................................................................................... 16
Power ratings.................................................................................. 17
Computer environment....................................................................17
PCI-Express graphics card installation matrix........... 19
Getting help and contacting Alienware..................... 20
Self-help resources.........................................................................20
Contacting Alienware.....................................................................20
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Set up your computer
1 Connect the keyboard and mouse.
2 Connect the network cable — optional.
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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 one graphics card, PCI-Express (graphics) slot 1
will be the primary graphics card. If you have two or three graphics
card, PCI-Express (graphics) slot 4 will be the primary graphics card.
If you have four graphics card, PCI-Express (graphics) slot 3 will be
the primary graphics card.
4 Connect the power cable.
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5 Press the power button.
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Views
Front
1Power button (Alienhead)
Press to turn on the computer if it is turned o, 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.
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2USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with PowerShare (2)
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers.
Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. PowerShare enables you to
charge your USB devices even when your computer is turned o.
NOTE: If your computer is turned o or in hibernate state, you must
connect the power adapter to charge your devices using the
PowerShare port. You must enable this feature in the BIOS setup
program.
NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is
turned o or in sleep state. In such cases, turn on the computer to
charge the device.
3USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2)
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides
data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
4Microphone port
Connect an external microphone to provide sound input.
5Headphone port
Connect a headphone or speakers.
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Back
1Rear I/O accessibility lighting button
Press to illuminate the back panel ports.
2Regulatory label
Contains regulatory information of your computer.
3Back panel
Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices.
4Power cable connector
Connect a power cable to provide power to your computer.
5Power-supply diagnostics button
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Press to check the power‑supply state.
6Power-supply diagnostics light
Indicates the power-supply state.
7PCI-Express (graphics) slot 7
Connect a PCI-Express X16 card such as graphics, audio, or network card to
enhance the capabilities of your computer.
8PCI-Express slot 6
Connect a PCI-Express X4 card such as audio, or network card to enhance
the capabilities of your computer.
9PCI-Express (graphics) slot 5
Connect a PCI-Express X16 card such as graphics, audio, or network card to
enhance the capabilities of your computer.
10 PCI-Express (graphics) slot 4
Connect a PCI-Express X16 card such as graphics, audio, or network card to
enhance the capabilities of your computer.
11 PCI-Express (graphics) slot 3
Connect a PCI-Express X16 card such as graphics, audio, or network card to
enhance the capabilities of your computer.
12 PCI-Express (graphics) slot 1
Connect a PCI-Express X16 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 identier 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.
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Back panel
1USB 3.1 Gen 2 port
Connect peripherals such as storage devices and printers. Provides data
transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps.
2Hard-drive activity light
Turns on when the computer reads from or writes to the hard drive.
3USB 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 o.
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NOTE: The Type-C port only provides the USB data function, and no
alternate video or Thunderbolt mode features are supported.
4USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (6)
Connect peripherals such as storage devices and printers. Provides data
transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
5Rear L/R surround port
Connect audio-output devices such as speakers and ampliers. In a 5.1
speaker channel setup, connect the rear-left and rear-right speakers.
6Side L/R surround port
Connect the side-left and side-right speakers or surround sound speakers.
7Optical S/PDIF port
Connect an amplier, speakers, or a TV for digital audio output through an
optical cable.
8Line-out port
Connect speakers.
9Line-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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Specications
Computer model
Alienware Area-51 R5
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 conguration ordered and
the manufacturing variability.
System information
Table 2. System information
Processor Intel Core X-series
Chipset Intel X299 PCH
Memory
Table 3. Memory specications
Slots Four internally-accessible DDR4
DIMM sockets
Type DDR4
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Speed 2666 MHz up to 3200 MHz (XMP
memory)
Congurations 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 4. External ports and connectors
External
Network Two RJ-45 ports
USB • Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
• One USB 3.1 Gen 2 port
• Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports with
PowerShare
• One USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type-C) port
with PowerShare
• 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
Table 5. 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
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Communications
Table 6. Supported communications
Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
controller integrated on system board
Wireless • Wi-Fi 802.11ac
• Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless module
Table 7. Wireless module specications
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 8. Audio specications
Controller Realtek ALC3861
Type • Integrated 7.1 channel
• High Denition Audio with S/PDIF
support
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Video
Table 9. Video specications
Type Up to four PCI-Express, single/
double-width, full length graphics
card
Controller • Single AMD
• Single NVIDIA
• Dual/Triple/Quad AMD
(CrossFire)
• Dual NVIDIA (SLI)
NOTE: The graphics
conguration of your desktop
varies depending on the
power supply and graphics
card conguration ordered.
NOTE: Install either NVIDIA
or AMD graphics card, when
using with dual and triple
graphics congurations.
NOTE: For more details on
installing the PCI-Express
graphics card, see PCI-
Express graphics card
installation matrix.
Storage
Table 10. Storage specications
Internally accessible • Three 3.5-inch drive bays for SATA
hard drives
• Two 2.5-inch drive bays for SATA
solid-state drives or U.2 solid-state
drives
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• Max up to total ve hard drives
supported
Power ratings
Table 11. 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 dened by ISA-S71.04-1985
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Table 12. 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)
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
850 W power-supply unit
Table 13. PCI-Express graphics card installation matrix
Single
graphics Dual graphics Triple graphics Quad graphics
Slot
installation Slot 1 Slot 1 and Slot 4
Not supported Not supported
Power
connector
label
PCIE1 PCIE1 and
PCIE3
Primary
output Slot 1 Slot 4
1500 W power-supply unit
Table 14. PCI-Express graphics card installation matrix
Single
graphics Dual graphics Triple graphics Quad graphics
Slot
installation
Slot 1 Slot 1 and Slot
4
Slot 1, Slot 4
and Slot 7
Slot 1, Slot 3,
Slot 5 and Slot
7
Power
connector
label
VGA1 VGA1 and
VGA2
VGA1 and
VGA2 and
VGA3
VGA1 and
VGA2 and
VGA3 and
VGA4
Primary
output
Slot 1 Slot 4 Slot 4 Slot 3
850 W power-supply unit
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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 15. 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 Help and
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
specications, technical help blogs,
drivers, software updates, and so on
www.alienware.com/gamingservices
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.
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