Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition D23M Operation and maintenance manual

Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition
Setup and Specifications
Regulatory Model: D23M
Regulatory Type: D23M004

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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2019 - 11
Rev. A00

Contents
1 Set up your computer.............................................................................................................................4
2 Views of Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition...........................................................................................7
Front...................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Back.......................................................................................................................................................................................8
Back panel............................................................................................................................................................................ 9
3 Specifications of Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition.............................................................................11
Dimensions and weight....................................................................................................................................................... 11
Processors.............................................................................................................................................................................11
Chipset.................................................................................................................................................................................11
Operating system................................................................................................................................................................12
Memory................................................................................................................................................................................12
Ports and connectors.......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Communications..................................................................................................................................................................13
Video...................................................................................................................................................................................14
Audio...................................................................................................................................................................................14
Storage................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Power ratings...................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Computer environment...................................................................................................................................................... 15
4 Alienware Command Center...............................................................................................................16
5 Getting help and contacting Alienware..............................................................................................17
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Set up your computer
1. Connect the keyboard and mouse.
2. Connect to your network using a cable, or connect to a wireless network.
3. Connect the display.
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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 X16 (graphics slot 1) is the primary graphics
card.
4. Connect the power cable.
5. Press the power button.
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Views of Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition
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. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2)
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
3. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with PowerShare
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers.
Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. PowerShare enables you to charge connected USB devices.
NOTE: Connected USB devices will not charge when the computer is turned off or in sleep state. To start charging
connected devices, turn on the computer.
4. USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-C) port
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices, printers, and external displays.
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Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. Supports Power Delivery that enables two-way power supply between devices.
Provides up to 7.5 W power output that enables faster charging.
5. Headphone port
Connect a headphone or speakers.
6. Microphone port
Connect an external microphone to provide sound input.
Back
1. Back panel
Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices.
2. PCI-Express X16 (graphics slot 1)
Connect a PCI-Express card such as graphics, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.
For optimal graphics performance, use a PCI-Express X16 slot for connecting the graphics card.
NOTE: The PCI-Express X16 slot works at X8 lanes only.
NOTE: If you have two graphics cards, the card installed in PCI-Express X16 (graphics slot 1) is the primary graphics
card.
3. PCI-Express X4 slots (2)
Connect a PCI-Express card such as graphics, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.
NOTE: The PCI-Express X4 slot 3 works at X2 lanes only.
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4. PCI-Express X16 (graphics slot 2)
Connect a PCI-Express card such as graphics, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.
For optimal graphics performance, use a PCI-Express X16 slot for connecting the graphics card.
NOTE: The PCI-Express X16 slot works at X8 lanes only.
5. Power-supply cage release-latches (2)
Allows you to remove the power supply unit from your computer.
6. Power-supply diagnostics button
Press to check the power‑supply state.
7. Power-supply diagnostics light
Indicates the power-supply state.
8. Power port
Connect a power cable to provide power to your computer.
9. 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.
10.Side panel release latch
Allows you to remove the side panel from your computer.
11. Security-cable slot (wedge-shaped)
Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.
Back panel
1. Coaxial S/PDIF port
Connect an amplifier, speakers, or a TV for digital audio output through a coaxial cable.
2. Optical S/PDIF port
Connect an amplifier, speakers, or a TV for digital audio output through an optical cable.
3. USB 2.0 ports (6)
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Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.
4. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port
Connect peripherals, such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps.
NOTE: This port does not support video/audio streaming or power delivery.
5. USB 3.1 Gen 2 port
Connect peripherals, such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps.
6. 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.
7. Microphone port
Connect an external microphone to provide sound input.
8. 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.
9. Line-in port
Connect recording or playback devices such as a microphone or CD player.
10.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.
11. Rear L/R surround port
Connect audio-output devices such as speakers and amplifiers. In a 5.1 or a 7.1 speaker channel setup, connect the rear-left and
rear-right speakers.
12. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (3)
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
13. 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.
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