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Aurora R5 Setup and Specifications Computer Model: Alienware Aurora R5Alienware Aurora R5 Regulatory Model: D23M Regulatory Type: D23M001
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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 d...
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Contents Set up your computer..........................................................................................................4 Create a USB recovery drive for Windows...........................
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Set up your computer 1 Connect the keyboard and mouse. NOTE: For setup instructions, see the documentation shipped with the keyboard and mouse. 2 Connect the network cable — optional. 3 Connect the di...
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4 Connect the power cable. 5 Press the power button.
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Create a USB recovery drive for Windows Dell recommends that you create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows. An empty USB flash drive with a minimum capacity ...
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Setting up the Virtual Reality (VR) headset — optional NOTE: The VR headset is sold separately. 1 Download and run the setup tools for your VR headset at www.dell.com/VRsupport. 2 Connect the VR heads...
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Views USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2) Connect peripherals such as storage devices and printers. Provide data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. Headphone port Connect a headphone or speakers. Microphone port Conne...
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Back panel Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices. PCI-Express X16 (graphics slot 1) Connect a PCI-Express card such as graphics, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your compu...
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Connect a power cable to provide power to your computer. Service Tag label The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that enables Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components...
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Connect the side-left and side-right speakers or surround sound speakers. In a 7.1 speaker channel setup, connect the side-left and side-right speakers. Microphone port Connect an external microphone ...
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Specifications Computer model Table 1. Computer model Computer model Alienware Aurora R5 Dimensions and weight Table 2. Dimensions and weight Height 472.5 mm (18.60 in) Width 212 mm (8.34 in) Depth 36...
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Per slot 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB Total memory 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB, and 64 GB (2400 MHz only) Intel Optane memory Intel Optane memory functions as a storage accelerator. It accelerates the system an...
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Front panel: Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports with Power Share Audio One audio output/headphone port (supports 2 channel audio) One audio input/microphone port Communications Table 9. Supported Communications ...
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Audio Table 12. Audio specifications Controller Realtek ALC3861 Type Integrated 7.1 channel audio with S/PDIF support Storage Table 13. Storage specifications Interface SATA 6 Gbps Externally accessib...
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Output current: 3.3V/17A, 5V/25A, 12VA/18A, 3.3V/20A, 5V/20A, 12VA/32A, 12VB/16A, 12VC/8A, 5Vaux/3A 12VB/48A, 12VD/16A, -12V/0.5A, 5Vaux/4A Rated output voltage: 3.3V, 5V, 12VA, 12VB, 12VC, 5Vaux 3.3V...
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Intel Optane memory Enabling Intel Optane memory 1 On the taskbar, click the search box, and then type Intel Rapid Storage Technology. 2 Click Intel Rapid Storage Technology. The Intel Rapid Storage T...
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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 16. Alienware products and o...
