Alienware Aurora R15 AMD Operation and maintenance manual

Alienware Aurora R15 AMD
Setup and Specifications
Regulatory Model: D30M
Regulatory Type: D30M005
July 2023
Rev. A03

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Contents
Chapter 1: Before working inside your computer...................................................................................4
Chapter 2: Set up your computer.............................................................................................................5
Chapter 3: Views of Alienware Aurora R15 AMD................................................................................10
Front....................................................................................................................................................................................10
Back......................................................................................................................................................................................11
Back panel...........................................................................................................................................................................12
Chapter 4: Specifications of Alienware Aurora R15 AMD...................................................................14
Dimensions and weight.......................................................................................................................................................14
Processor............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Chipset................................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Operating system................................................................................................................................................................15
Memory............................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Ports and connectors.......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Ethernet...............................................................................................................................................................................17
Wireless module.................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Storage................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Video................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Video port resolution.................................................................................................................................................... 21
Audio.................................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Power ratings......................................................................................................................................................................25
Operating and storage environment.................................................................................................................................26
Chapter 5: Alienware Command Center...............................................................................................28
Chapter 6: Getting help and contacting Alienware............................................................................. 29
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Before working inside your computer
NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.
1. Save and close all open files and exit all open applications.
2. Shut down your computer. Click Start > Power > Shut down.
NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation of your operating system for shut-down
instructions.
3. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
4. Disconnect all attached network devices and peripherals, such as keyboard, mouse, and monitor from your computer.
CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from
the network device.
5. Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer, if applicable.
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Set up your computer
NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.
1. Connect the wired keyboard and mouse to suitable ports. To connect a wireless keyboard and mouse, see the instructions on how
to connect in the documentation that ships with the wireless keyboard and mouse.
2. Connect to your network using an Ethernet cable.
Wired network:
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Wireless network:
This computer is shipped with an external puck antenna. Connect the external antenna during setup, to connect to WiFi and
Bluetooth and improve the memory performance, while setting up your operating system. For more information about how to
connect and placement of antenna, see the Antenna Installation Guide at www.dell.com/support.
To connect the antenna cables, follow the below procedure:
a. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
b. Align and connect the antenna cables to the SMA connectors on the chassis.
c. Tighten the bolts to secure the antenna cables to the SMA connectors on the chassis.
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3. Connect the display. For more information about setting up the display, see the documentation that is shipped with your display.
NOTE: Connect the display to the discrete graphics card of your computer.
4. Connect the power cable to the computer and then connect it to the wall outlet.
CAUTION: If you are using a 1350 W Power-Supply Unit (PSU), connect the power cable to a Power Distribution Unit
(PDU) 16 A, and then connect the PDU to the wall outlet.
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5. Press the power button at the front of computer to turn on the computer.
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Views of Alienware Aurora R15 AMD
Front
1. Power button (Alien head)
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.
When the computer is turned on, press the power button to put the computer into sleep state; press and hold the power button
for four seconds to force shut-down the computer.
NOTE: You can customize the power-button behavior in Windows. For more information, see Me and My Dell at
www.dell.com/support/manuals.
2. Headset port
Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).
3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2)
Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare
Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers.
Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. PowerShare enables you to charge connected USB devices.
NOTE: Deep Sleep is enabled by default. Disable Deep Sleep at the BIOS setup to enable PowerShare feature on your
computer.
NOTE: PowerShare enables you to charge your USB devices even when your computer is turned off.
5. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port with PowerShare
Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers.
Provides data transfer speed 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. PowerShare enables you to charge connected USB devices.
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NOTE: Deep Sleep is enabled by default. Disable Deep Sleep at the BIOS setup to enable PowerShare feature on your
computer.
NOTE: PowerShare enables you to charge your USB devices even when your computer is turned off.
Back
1. Back panel
Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices.
2. PCI-Express X16
Connect a PCI-Express graphics card for optimal graphics performance.
3. PCI-Express X4 slot
Connect a PCI-Express card such as audio, network, or expansion card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.
4. PCI-Express X4 slot
Connect a PCI-Express card such as audio, network, or expansion card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.
5. Power-adapter port
Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer.
6. Power-supply diagnostics light
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Indicates the power-supply state.
7. Integrated external SMA antenna connectors
Connect the external antenna to improve the memory performance of your computer.
8. 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.
9. Padlock rings
Attach a standard padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the interior of your computer.
10.Side panel release latch
Pull the latch to quickly release the side panel from your computer.
11. Security-cable slot (for Kensington locks)
Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.
Back panel
1. Hard-drive activity light
The 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. Rear L/R surround port
Connect audio-output devices such as speakers and amplifiers. In a 5.1 or 7.1 speaker channel setup, connect the rear-left and
rear-right speakers.
4. Side L/R surround port
Connect audio-output devices such as speakers and amplifiers. In a 7.1 speaker channel setup, connect the side-left and
side-right speakers.
5. Microphone port
Connect an external microphone to provide sound input.
6. USB 2.0 ports (2)
Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.
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7. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port
Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers.
Provides data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps.
8. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port
Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 20 Gbps.
9. USB 2.0 ports with Smart Power On (2)
Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.
NOTE: Deep Sleep is enabled by default. Disable Deep Sleep at the BIOS setup to enable Smart Power On feature on your
computer.
NOTE: Smart Power On is the ability to wake a system from Hibernation (S4) and Power Off (S5) sleep states with a move of
a mouse or press of a key on the keyboard.
NOTE: This port does not support video/audio streaming or power delivery.
10.Network port (with lights)
Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access.
The two lights next to the connector indicate the connectivity status and network activity.
11. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2)
Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
12. Front L/R surround line-out port
Connect audio-output devices such as speakers and amplifiers. In a 2.1 speaker channel setup, connect the left and right
speakers. In a 5.1 or a 7.1 speaker channel setup, connect the front-left and front-right speakers.
13. Line-in port
Connect recording or playback devices such as a microphone or CD player.
14. Center/subwoofer LFE surround port
Connect the center speaker or the subwoofer.
NOTE: For more information about the speaker setup, refer the documentation that shipped with the speakers.
15.Coaxial S/PDIF port
Connect an amplifier, speakers, or a TV for digital audio output through a coaxial cable.
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Specifications of Alienware Aurora R15 AMD
Dimensions and weight
The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Alienware Aurora R15 AMD.
Table 1. Dimensions and weight
Description Values
Height:
Front height 510 mm (20.08 in.)
Rear height 510 mm (20.08 in.)
Width 225 mm (8.86 in.)
Depth ●529 mm (20.83 in.) (without cable cover)
●589 mm (23.19 in.) (with cable cover)
Weight (maximum) 16.96 kg (37.38 lb)
NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the
configuration ordered and manufacturing variability.
Processor
The following table lists the details of the processors supported by your Alienware Aurora R15 AMD.
Table 2. Processor
Description Option one Option two Option three Option four
Processor type AMD Ryzen 5 7600X AMD Ryzen 7 7700X AMD Ryzen 9 7900X AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
Processor wattage
NOTE: If your
computer is
shipped with
a processor
supporting 105 W,
you can overclock
the processing
speed beyond
the standard
specifications.
105 W 105 W 170 W 170 W
Processor core count 6 8 12 16
Processor thread count 12 16 24 32
Processor speed 4.70 GHz to 5.30 GHz 4.50 GHz to 5.40 GHz 4.70 GHz to 5.60 GHz 4.50 GHz to 5.70 GHz
Processor cache 6 MB + 32 MB 8 MB + 32 MB 12 MB + 64 MB 16 MB + 64 MB
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Table 3. Processor
Description Option five Option six Option seven
Processor type AMD Ryzen 5 7600 AMD Ryzen 7 7700 AMD Ryzen 9 7900
Processor wattage 65 W 65 W 65 W
Processor core count 6 8 12
Processor thread count 12 16 24
Processor speed 3.80 GHz to 5.10 GHz 3.80 GHz to 5.30 GHz 3.70 GHz to 5.40 GHz
Processor cache 6 MB + 32 MB 8 MB + 32 MB 12 MB + 64 MB
Chipset
The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your Alienware Aurora R15 AMD.
Table 4. Chipset
Description Values
Chipset B650
Processor AMD Ryzen 5/AMD Ryzen 7/AMD Ryzen 9
DRAM bus width 128-bit
Flash EPROM 32 MB
PCIe bus Up to Gen5
Operating system
Your Alienware Aurora R15 AMD supports the following operating systems:
●Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit
●Windows 11 Home, 64-bit
Memory
The following table lists the memory specifications of your Alienware Aurora R15 AMD.
Table 5. Memory specifications
Description Values
Memory slots Four
Memory type DDR5
Memory speed Up to 4800 MHz/5600 MHz (XMP)
Maximum memory configuration 128 GB
Minimum memory configuration 8 GB
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Table 5. Memory specifications(continued)
Description Values
Memory size per slot 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB
Memory configurations supported ●8 GB, 1 x 8 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz
●16 GB, 1x 16 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz
●16 GB, 2 x 8 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, dual-channel
●32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, dual-channel
●64 GB, 2 x 32 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, dual-channel
●128 GB, 4 x 32 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, dual-channel
NOTE: For 128 GB memory configuration, the speed of
the memory is limited to 3600 MHz.
●16 GB, 1 x 16 GB, DDR5, 5600 MHz, XMP
●32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR5, 5600 MHz, dual-channel, XMP
NOTE: The maximum speed of XMP needs to be enabled
in BIOS or AWCC. Only Dell Certified Kingston XMP
memory is supported.
Ports and connectors
The following table lists the external and internal ports available on your Alienware Aurora R15 AMD.
Table 6. Ports and connectors
Description Values
External:
Network One RJ-45 port
USB Front ports
●Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
●One USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare
●One USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port with PowerShare
Rear ports
●Two USB 2.0 ports
●Two USB 2.0 ports with Smart Power On
●One USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port
●Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
●One USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port
Audio ●One headset port - 3.5 mm Universal audio jack
●One optical S/PDIF port - Optical
●One coaxial S/PDIF port - RCA
●One audio input/microphone port - 3.5 mm, 6 stack
●One line-in port - 3.5 mm, 6 stack
●One center/subwoofer LFE surround port - 3.5 mm, 6 stack
●One front L/R surround line-out port - 3.5 mm, 6 stack
●One rear L/R surround port - 3.5 mm, 6 stack
●One side L/R surround port - 3.5 mm, 6 stack
Video Supported through discrete GPU
Media-card reader Not supported
Power port 110 V/220 V
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Table 6. Ports and connectors(continued)
Description Values
Security ●One security-cable slot (wedge-shaped)
●One padlock slot
Internal:
PCIe expansion card slots ●One PCIe x16 mechanical/x16 electrical Gen5 slot
●One PCIe x4 mechanical/x4 electrical Gen4 slot
●One PCIe x4 mechanical/x2 electrical Gen4 slot
mSATA Not supported
SATA Two
M.2 ●One M.2 2230 slot for WiFi and Bluetooth combo card
●Two M.2 2230/2280 card slots for solid-state drive
NOTE: To learn more about the features of different types
of M.2 cards, see the Knowledge Base resource at https://
www.dell.com/support.
Ethernet
The following table lists the wired Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) specifications of your Alienware Aurora R15 AMD.
Table 7. Ethernet specifications
Description Values
Model number Realtek RTL8125BG Ethernet controller integrated on the
system board
Transfer rate 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps
Wireless module
The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) modules that are supported on your Alienware Aurora R15 AMD.
Table 8. Wireless module specifications
Description Option one Option two
Model number Qualcomm WCN6856-DBS Realtek RTL8852BE
Transfer rate Up to 3571 Mbps Up to 1201 Mbps
Frequency bands supported 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz 2.4 GHz/5 GHz
Wireless standards ●WiFi 802.11a/b/g
●Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n)
●Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac)
●Wi-Fi 6E (WiFi 802.11ax)
NOTE: Wi-Fi 6 is supported
in regions where Wi-Fi 6E is
unavailable.
●WiFi 802.11a/b/g
●Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n)
●Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac)
●Wi-Fi 6 (WiFi 802.11ax)
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Table 8. Wireless module specifications(continued)
Description Option one Option two
Encryption ●64-bit/128-bit WEP
●AES-CCMP
●TKIP
●64-bit/128-bit WEP
●AES-CCMP
●TKIP
Bluetooth wireless card Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.3
NOTE: The version of the Bluetooth wireless card may vary depending on the
operating system that is installed on your computer.
NOTE: This computer is shipped with an external puck antenna.
WARNING: Ensure that your computer is connected to an external antenna to
enable wireless and Bluetooth.
Storage
This section lists the storage options on your Alienware Aurora R15 AMD.
Your Alienware Aurora R15 AMD supports one of the following storage configurations:
●Up to two M.2 2230 or M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe solid-state drives
●Up to two M.2 2230 or M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe solid-state drives + one 3.5-inch hard drive
The SSD slot 0 of your computer is the primary drive.
Table 9. Storage specifications
Storage type Interface type Capacity
One M.2 2230 solid-state drive PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe, up to 64 Gbps Up to 256 GB
One M.2 2280 solid-state drive PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe, up to 64 Gbps Up to 4 TB
One M.2 2230 solid-state drive PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe, up to 32 Gbps Up to 256 GB
One 3.5-inch hard drive
NOTE: 3.5-inch hard-disk drive can
be changed to two 2.5-inch hard-disk
drives by purchasing the conversion
kit from Dell sales agent.
SATA AHCI 6 Gbps Up to 2 TB
Video
The following table lists the detailed discrete graphics specifications of your Alienware Aurora R15 AMD.
Table 10. Discrete graphics specifications
Discrete graphics
Controller Number of
cards External display
support
Memory size Memory type PCIe version Power
consumption Recommended PSU
AMD
Radeon RX
6500 XT
1 One
DisplayPort
1.4a ports,
One HDMI
2.1 port
4 GB GDDR6 4 100 W >= 400 W
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Table 10. Discrete graphics specifications(continued)
Discrete graphics
Controller Number of
cards External display
support
Memory size Memory type PCIe version Power
consumption Recommended PSU
AMD
Radeon RX
6600 XT
1 Three
DisplayPort
1.4a ports,
One HDMI
2.1 port
8 GB GDDR6 4 162.50 W >= 500 W
AMD
Radeon RX
6700 XT
1 Three
DisplayPort
1.4a ports,
One HDMI
2.1 port
12 GB GDDR6 4 230 W >= 650 W
AMD
Radeon RX
6800 XT
1 Three
DisplayPort
1.4a ports,
One HDMI
2.1 port
16 GB GDDR6 4 300 W >= 750 W
AMD
Radeon RX
6900 XT
1 Three
DisplayPort
1.4a ports,
One HDMI
2.1 port
16 GB GDDR6 4 300 W >= 750 W
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX
3050
1 Three
DisplayPort
1.4a ports,
One HDMI
2.1 port
8 GB GDDR6 4 120 W >= 500 W
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX
3060
1 Three
DisplayPort
1.4a ports,
One HDMI
2.1 port
12 GB GDDR6 4 170 W >= 500 W
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX
3060 Ti
1 Three
DisplayPort
1.4a ports,
One HDMI
2.1 port
8 GB GDDR6 4 200 W >= 650 W
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX
3070
1 Three
DisplayPort
1.4a ports,
One HDMI
2.1 port
8 GB GDDR6 4 220 W >= 650 W
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX
3070 Ti
1 Three
DisplayPort
1.4a ports,
One HDMI
2.1 port
8 GB GDDR6X 4 290 W >= 750 W
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Table 10. Discrete graphics specifications(continued)
Discrete graphics
Controller Number of
cards External display
support
Memory size Memory type PCIe version Power
consumption Recommended PSU
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX
3080
1 Three
DisplayPort
1.4a ports,
One HDMI
2.1 port
10 GB GDDR6X 4 320 W >= 750 W
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX
3080 Ti
1 Three
DisplayPort
1.4a ports,
One HDMI
2.1 port
12 GB GDDR6X 4 350 W >= 750 W
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX
3090
1 Three
DisplayPort
1.4a ports,
One HDMI
2.1 port
24 GB GDDR6X 4 350 W >= 750 W
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX
3090 Ti
1 Three
DisplayPort
1.4a ports,
One HDMI
2.1 port
24 GB GDDR6X 4 450 W >= 1000 W
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX
4080
1 Three
DisplayPort
1.4a ports,
One HDMI
2.1 port
16 GB GDDR6X 4 320 W >= 750 W
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX
4090
1 Three
DisplayPort
1.4a ports,
One HDMI
2.1 port
24 GB GDDR6X 4 450 W >= 1000 W
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX
4070 Ti
1 Three
DisplayPort
1.4a ports,
One HDMI
2.1 port
12 GB GDDR6X 4 285 W >= 750 W
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX
4070
1 Three
DisplayPort
1.4a ports,
One HDMI
2.1 port
12 GB GDDR6X 4 200 W >= 650 W
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX
4060 Ti
1 Three
DisplayPort
1.4a ports,
One HDMI
2.1 port
8 GB GDDR6X 4 160 W >= 500 W
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