Dell Alienware Aurora R13 Operation and maintenance manual

Alienware Aurora R13
Setup and Specifications
Regulatory Model: D30M
Regulatory Type: D30M002
October 2021
Rev. A00

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Contents
Chapter 1: Set up your computer.............................................................................................................4
Chapter 2: Views of Alienware Aurora R13............................................................................................8
Front......................................................................................................................................................................................8
Back.......................................................................................................................................................................................9
Back panel...........................................................................................................................................................................10
Chapter 3: Specifications of Alienware Aurora R13............................................................................. 12
Dimensions and weight.......................................................................................................................................................12
Processor............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Chipset.................................................................................................................................................................................13
Operating system................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Memory............................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Ports and connectors.......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Ethernet...............................................................................................................................................................................15
Wireless module..................................................................................................................................................................15
Storage................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
GPU — Discrete................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Audio................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Power ratings.......................................................................................................................................................................18
Operating and storage environment..................................................................................................................................18
Chapter 4: Alienware Command Center...............................................................................................19
Chapter 5: Getting help and contacting Alienware............................................................................. 20
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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 keyboard and mouse to suitable ports. For instructions on how to connect a wireless keyboard and mouse, see the
documentation that ships with the wireless keyboard and mouse.
2. Connect to your network using an Ethernet cable. Alternatively, connect to a wireless network while setting up your operating
system.
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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.
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5. Press the power button at the front of computer to turn on the computer. If required, press the power button on the display to
turn it on.
NOTE: For instructions on how to connect speakers, a printer and other accessories, see Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/
manuals.
6. Finish Windows setup.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, Dell recommends that you:
●Connect to a network for Windows updates.
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NOTE: If connecting to a secured wireless network, enter the password for the wireless network access when prompted.
●If connected to the Internet, sign in with or create a Microsoft account. If not connected to the Internet, create an offline
account.
●On the Support and Protection screen, enter your contact details.
7. Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu—Recommended.
Table 1. Locate Dell apps
Resources Description
My Dell
Centralized location for key Dell applications, help articles, and other important information about your
computer. It also notifies you about the warranty status, recommended accessories, and software updates if
available.
SupportAssist
SupportAssist proactively and predictively identifies hardware and software issues on your computer and
automates the engagement process with Dell Technical support. It addresses performance and stabilization issues,
prevents security threats, monitors, and detects hardware failures. For more information, see SupportAssist for
Home PCs User's Guide at www.dell.com/serviceabilitytools. Click SupportAssist and then, click SupportAssist
for Home PCs.
NOTE: In SupportAssist, click the warranty expiry date to renew or upgrade your warranty.
Dell Update
Updates your computer with critical fixes and latest device drivers as they become available. For more information
about using Dell Update, see the knowledge base article 000149088 at www.dell.com/support.
Dell Digital Delivery
Download software applications, which are purchased but not preinstalled on your computer. For more
information about using Dell Digital Delivery, see the knowledge base article 000129837 at www.dell.com/
support.
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Views of Alienware Aurora R13
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 4 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. Headphone port
Connect a headphone or speakers.
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.
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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 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. 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.
Back
1. Back panel
Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices.
2. PCI-Express X4 slot
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Connect a PCI-Express card such as audio, network, or expansion card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.
3. PCI-Express X16
Connect a PCI-Express graphics card for optimal graphics performance.
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
Indicates the power-supply state.
7. 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.
8. Padlock rings
Attach a standard padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the interior of your computer.
9. Side panel release latch
Pull the latch to quickly release the side panel from your computer.
10.Security-cable slot (wedge-shaped)
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
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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.
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 S3, S4, and 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 R13
Dimensions and weight
The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Alienware Aurora R13.
Table 2. 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) 16.05 kg (35.38 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 that are supported by your Alienware Aurora R13.
Table 3. Processor
Processor type Processor wattage Processor core
count Processor thread count Processor speed Processor cache
12th Generation
Intel Core
i5-12400
65 W 6 6 Up to 4.4 GHz 18 MB
12th Generation
Intel Core
i5-12400F
65 W 6 12 Up to 4.4 GHz 18 MB
12th Generation
Intel Core
i5-12600K
125 W 10 20 Up to 4.9 GHz 20 MB
12th Generation
Intel Core
i5-12600KF
125 W 10 20 Up to 4.9 GHz 20 MB
12th Generation
Intel Core i7-12700
65 W 12 24 Up to 4.9 GHz 25 MB
12th Generation
Intel Core
i7-12700F
65 W 12 24 Up to 4.9 GHz 25 MB
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Table 3. Processor (continued)
Processor type Processor wattage Processor core
count Processor thread count Processor speed Processor cache
12th Generation
Intel Core
i7-12700K
125 W 12 24 Up to 5 GHz 25 MB
12th Generation
Intel Core
i7-12700KF
125 W 12 24 Up to 5 GHz 25 MB
12th Generation
Intel Core
i9-12900
65 W 16 32 Up to 5.1 GHz 30 MB
12th Generation
Intel Core
i9-12900F
65 W 16 32 Up to 5.2 GHz 30 MB
12th Generation
Intel Core
i9-12900K
125 W 16 32 Up to 5.3 GHz 30 MB
12th Generation
Intel Core
i9-12900KF
125 W 16 32 Up to 5.3 GHz 30 MB
Chipset
The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your Alienware Aurora R13.
Table 4. Chipset
Description Values
Chipset Intel Z690
Processor 12th Generation Intel Core i5/i7/i9
DRAM bus width 128-bit
Flash EPROM 32 MB
PCIe bus Up to Gen5
Operating system
Your Alienware Aurora R13 supports the following operating systems:
●Windows 11 Pro Standard, 64-bit
●Windows 11 Pro Plus, 64-bit
●Windows 11 Home Standard, 64-bit
●Windows 11 Home Plus, 64-bit
●Windows 11 Home Advanced, 64-bit
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Memory
The following table lists the memory specifications of your Alienware Aurora R13.
Table 5. Memory specifications
Description Values
Memory slots Four
Memory type DDR5
Memory speed Up to 4400 MHz
Maximum memory configuration 128 GB
Minimum memory configuration 8 GB
Memory size per slot 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
Memory configurations supported ●8 GB, 1 x 8 GB, DDR5, 4400 MHz
●16 GB, 2 x 8 GB, DDR5, 4400 MHz, dual-channel
●32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR5, 4400 MHz, dual-channel
●32 GB, 4 x 8 GB, DDR5, 4000 MHz, dual-channel
●64 GB, 2 x 32 GB, DDR5, 4400 MHz, dual-channel
●64 GB, 4 x 16 GB, DDR5, 4000 MHz, dual-channel
●128 GB, 4 x 32 GB, DDR5, 3600 MHz, dual-channel
Ports and connectors
The following table lists the external and internal ports available on your Alienware Aurora R13.
Table 6. Ports and connectors
Description Values
External:
Network One RJ-45 port
USB ●Four USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
●Two USB 2.0 ports with Smart Power On
●Two USB 2.0 ports
●One USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare
●One USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port with PowerShare
●One USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port
●One USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port
Audio ●One Universal Audio Jack (UAJ) port
●One optical S/PDIF port
●One coaxial S/PDIF port
●One audio input/microphone port
●One line-in port
●One front L/R surround line-out port
●One center/subwoofer LFE surround port
●One rear L/R surround port
●One side L/R surround port
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Table 6. Ports and connectors (continued)
Description Values
Video Supported through discrete GPU
Media-card reader Not supported
Power port 110 V/220 V
Security ●One security-cable slot (wedge-shaped)
●One padlock slot
Internal:
PCIe expansion card slots ●One PCIe x16 mechanical/x16 electrical Gen5 slot
●Two PCIe Gen3 x4 slots
mSATA Not supported
SATA Three
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 article 000144170.
Ethernet
The following table lists the wired Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) specifications of your Alienware Aurora R13.
Table 7. Ethernet specifications
Description Values
Model number Killer E3100G 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) module specifications of your Alienware Aurora R13.
Table 8. Wireless module specifications
Description Option one Option two Option three
Model number Realtek RTL8822CE Intel AX210 Killer AX1675x
Transfer rate Up to 867 Mbps Up to 2400 Mbps Up to 2400 Mbps
Frequency bands supported 2.4 GHz/5 GHz 2.4 GHz/5 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)
●WiFi 802.11a/b/g
●Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n)
●Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac)
●Wi-Fi 6 (WiFi 802.11ax)
●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 Option three
Encryption ●64-bit/128-bit WEP
●AES-CCMP
●TKIP
●64-bit/128-bit WEP
●AES-CCMP
●TKIP
●64-bit/128-bit WEP
●AES-CCMP
●TKIP
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2
Storage
This section lists the storage options on your Alienware Aurora R13.
Your Alienware Aurora R13 supports one of the following storage configurations:
●One M.2 2230/2280 PCIe NVMe solid-state drive
●One M.2 2230/2280 PCIe NVMe solid-state drive and one 3.5-inch hard drive
The primary drive of your Alienware Aurora R13 varies with the storage configuration. For computers:
●With a M.2 drive, the M.2 drive is the primary drive.
●With a M.2 drive and one 3.5-inch hard drive, the M.2 drive is the primary drive.
Table 9. Storage specifications
Storage type Interface type Capacity
One M.2 2230 solid-state drive PCIe Gen3/Gen4 x4 NVMe, up to 64
Gbps
Up to 256 GB
One M.2 2280 solid-state drive PCIe Gen3/Gen4 x4 NVMe, up to 64
Gbps
Up to 2 TB
One 3.5-inch hard drive SATA AHCI 6 Gbps Up to 2 TB
GPU — Discrete
The following table lists the specifications of the discrete graphics processing unit (GPU) supported by your Alienware Aurora R13.
Table 10. GPU — Discrete
Controller External display support Memory size Memory type
AMD Radeon RX 5300 One HDMI 2.0 port, two
DisplayPort 1.4 ports
3 GB GDDR6
AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT One HDMI 2.1 port, three
DisplayPort 1.4 ports
8 GB GDDR6
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT One HDMI 2.1 port, three
DisplayPort 1.4 ports
12 GB GDDR6
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT One HDMI 2.1 port, three
DisplayPort 1.4 ports
16 GB GDDR6
AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT One HDMI 2.1 port, three
DisplayPort 1.4 ports
16 GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
SUPER
One HDMI 2.0 port, one
DisplayPort 1.4 port, one DVI
port
4 GB GDDR6
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Table 10. GPU — Discrete (continued)
Controller External display support Memory size Memory type
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660
SUPER
One HDMI 2.0 port, one
DisplayPort 1.4 port, one DVI
port
6 GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti One HDMI 2.0 port, one
DisplayPort 1.4 port, one DVI
port
6 GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 One HDMI 2.1 port, three
DisplayPort 1.4 ports
12 GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti One HDMI 2.1 port, three
DisplayPort 1.4 ports
8 GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 One HDMI 2.1 port, three
DisplayPort 1.4 ports
8 GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 One HDMI 2.1 port, three
DisplayPort 1.4 ports
10 GB GDDR6X
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti One HDMI 2.1 port, three
DisplayPort 1.4 ports
12 GB GDDR6X
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 One HDMI 2.1 port, three
DisplayPort 1.4 ports
24 GB GDDR6X
Audio
The following table lists the audio specifications of your Alienware Aurora R13.
Table 11. Audio specifications
Description Values
Audio type Integrated 7.1 channel audio with S/PDIF port
Audio controller Realtek ALC3861
Internal audio interface High-definition audio
External audio interface ●7.1 channel output
●Optical S/PDIF
●Coaxial S/PDIF
●Microphone-in
●Line-in
●Universal Audio Jack (UAJ)
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Power ratings
The following table lists the power rating specifications of Alienware Aurora R13.
Table 12. Power ratings
Description Option one Option two
Type 460 W Bronze 750 W Platinum
Input voltage 90 VAC to 264 VAC 90 VAC to 264 VAC
Input frequency 47 Hz to 63 Hz 47 Hz to 63 Hz
Input current (maximum) 7 A 10 A
Output current (continuous) 12 VA - 18 A, 12 VB - 18 A, 12 VC - 18 A;
Standby mode: 12 VA - 1.50 A, 12 VB –
3.30 A, 12 VC - 0 A
12 VA - 36 A, 12 VB - 27 A, 12 VC - 36
A; Standby mode: 12 VA - 1.50 A, 12 VB
- 5 A, 12 VC - 0 A
Rated output voltage 12 VA, 12 VB, 12 VC 12 VA, 12 VB, 12 VC
Temperature range
Operating 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F) 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F)
Storage -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Operating and storage environment
This table lists the operating and storage specifications of your Alienware Aurora R13.
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
Table 13. Computer environment
Description Operating Storage
Temperature range 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)
Relative humidity (maximum) 20% to 80% (non-condensing) 5% 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 52.50 in./s (133 cm/s)†
Altitude range -15.20 m to 3,048 m (-49.87 ft to
10,000 ft)
-15.20 m to 10,668 m (-49.87 ft to
35,000 ft)
CAUTION: Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing the device
outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.
* 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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Alienware Command Center
Alienware Command Center (AWCC) provides a single interface to customize and enhance the gaming experience. The AWCC
dashboard displays most recently played or added games, and provides game-specific information, themes, profiles, and access to
computer settings. You can quickly access settings such as game-specific profiles and themes, lighting, macros, and audio that are
critical to the gaming experience.
AWCC also supports AlienFX 2.0. AlienFX enables you to create, assign, and share game-specific lighting maps to enhance the
gaming experience. It also enables you to create your own individual lighting effects and apply them to the computer or attached
peripherals. AWCC embeds Peripheral Controls to ensure a unified experience and the ability to link these settings to your computer
or game.
AWCC supports the following features:
●FX: Create and manage the AlienFX zones.
●Fusion: Includes the ability to adjust game-specific Power Management, Sound Management, and Thermal Management features.
●Peripheral Management: Enables peripherals to appear in and be managed in Alienware Command Center. Supports key
peripheral settings and associates with other functions such as profiles, macros, AlienFX, and game library.
AWCC also supports Sound Management, Thermal Controls, CPU, GPU, Memory (RAM) monitoring. For more information about
AWCC, see the Alienware Command Center Online Help.
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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 14. Alienware products and online self-help resources
Self-help resources Resource location
Information about Alienware products and services www.alienware.com
My Dell app
Tips
Contact Support In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter.
Online help for operating system www.dell.com/support/windows
Access top solutions, diagnostics, drivers and downloads, and
learn more about your computer through videos, manuals and
documents.
Your Alienware computer is uniquely identified by a Service Tag
or Express Service Code. To view relevant support resources for
your Dell computer, enter the Service Tag or Express Service
Code at www.dell.com/support.
For more information on how to find the Service Tag for your
computer, see Locate the Service Tag on your computer.
VR Support www.dell.com/VRsupport
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.
NOTE: Availability varies by country/region and product, and some services may not be available in your country/region.
NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information about your purchase invoice, packing
slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.
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