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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