Alienware Area 51 Operation and maintenance manual

Alienware Area 51
Setup and Specifications
Computer Model: Alienware Area-51 R3
Regulatory Model: D03X
Regulatory Type: D03X003

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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be trademarks of their respective owners.
2017 - 07
Rev. A00

Contents
Set up your computer..................................................5
Setting up the Virtual Reality (VR) headset —
optional.........................................................................8
Views.............................................................................9
Front...........................................................................................9
Back......................................................................................... 11
Back panel................................................................................ 13
Specifications............................................................ 15
Dimensions and weight...............................................................15
Computer model........................................................................ 15
System information.................................................................... 15
Memory.................................................................................... 16
Ports and connectors..................................................................16
Communications........................................................................ 17
Wireless module................................................................... 17
Audio........................................................................................17
Video........................................................................................18
Storage.....................................................................................18
Power ratings............................................................................ 19
Computer environment............................................................... 19
PCI-Express graphics card installation matrix....... 21
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Getting help and contacting Alienware................... 22
Self-help resources.................................................................... 22
Contacting Alienware..................................................................22
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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 two graphics cards, the card installed in PCI-
Express (graphics) slot 1 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
1Power 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.
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2Optical-drive eject button
Press to open or close the optical drive tray.
3Optical drive
Reads from and writes to CDs and DVDs.
4Headphone port
Connect a headphone or speakers.
5Microphone port
Connect an external microphone to provide sound input.
6USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2)
Connect peripherals such as storage devices and printers. Provides data
transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
7Media-card reader
Reads from and writes to media cards.
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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.
NOTE: If you have three graphics cards, slot 1 will be the primary
graphics card.
8PCI-Express slot 6
Connect a PCI-Express X4 card such as graphics, audio, or network card to
enhance the capabilities of your computer.
9PCI-Express slot 5
Connect a PCI-Express X16 card such as graphics, audio, or network card
to enhance the capabilities of your computer.
NOTE: If you have two graphics cards, slot 1 will be the primary
graphics card.
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 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 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.
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15 Security-cable slot latch
Release to allow opening the side panel.
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.
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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.
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 amplifiers. 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 amplifier, 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 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 569.98 mm (22.44 in)
Width 638.98 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 R3
System information
Table 3. System information
Processor AMD Ryzen Threadripper
Chipset AMD X399
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Memory
Table 4. Memory specifications
Slots Four internally-accessible DDR4
DIMM sockets
Type DDR4
Speed 2133 MHz, 2400 MHz, 2667MHz,
and 2933 MHz
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
• 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
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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 Six 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
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• 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)
• 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
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• Max up to total five hard drives
support
Power ratings
Table 12. Power ratings
Type 850W 1500 W 1500 W
Input voltage 100 VAC-240 VAC 200 VAC-240 VAC
Input
frequency
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
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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)
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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