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Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. 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.
Set up your computer Connect the keyboard and mouse. Connect the network cable — optional.
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Connect the display. 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. Connect the power cable.
Setting up the Virtual Reality (VR) headset — optional Download and run the setup tools for your VR headset at www.dell.com/ VRsupport. Connect the VR headset to the designated USB and HDMI port on your computer, when prompted. NOTE: Connect the headset to the HDMI port on the primary graphics card and connect the display to any available port on the card.
Views Front USB 3.0 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 Connect an external microphone to provide sound input. USB 3.0 ports with PowerShare (2)
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Connect peripherals such as storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. PowerShare allows you to charge your USB devices even when your computer is turned off. AlienHead/Power button Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off or in sleep state. Press to shut down the computer if it is turned on.
Back Back panel Connect USB, audio 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 computer. For optimal graphics performance, use a PCI-Express X16 slot for connecting the graphics card.
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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. Power supply unit release latches (2) Allows you to remove the power supply unit from your computer.
Back panel Hard-drive activity light Turns on when the computer reads from or writes to the hard drive. Optical S/PDIF port Connect an amplifier, speakers, or a TV for digital audio output through optical cables. USB 2.0 ports (6) Connect peripherals such as storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.
USB 3.1 Type-C port Connect peripherals such as external storage devices, printers, and external displays. Provides data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps. USB 3.1 port Connect peripherals, such as storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps. Side L/R surround port Connect the side-left and side-right speakers or surround sound speakers.
Weight 14.62 kg (32.23 lb) NOTE: The weight of your computer varies depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. System information Computer model Alienware Aurora R5 Processor • Generation Intel Core i3 • Generation Intel Core i5/i5k •...
Ports and connectors Back panel: Network One RJ45 port • Six USB 2.0 ports • One USB 3.1 Type-C port • One USB 3.1 port • Three USB 3.0 ports Audio • One audio input/microphone port • One optical S/PDIF port •...
Communications Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps Killer E2400 Ethernet controller integrated on system board Wireless • 802.11b/g/n • 802.11ac • Bluetooth 4.1/Bluetooth 4.2 Video Integrated: Controller Intel HD Graphics 530 Memory Shared system memory Discrete: Type Up to two PCI-Express X16, single-width/double- width, full length (maximum 10.5 inches) NOTE: The graphics configuration of your desktop varies depending on the graphics...
Storage Interface SATA 6 Gbps Externally accessible One 5.25-inch drive bay for DVD+/-RW drive, Blu- ray Disc combo (optional), or Blu-ray Disc writer (optional) Internally accessible Solid-state drive (SSD) One M.2 drive NOTE: If you purchased an M.2 drive, it is assigned as primary drive and all other SATA drives in your computer are assigned as secondary drives.
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: Information about Alienware products www.alienware.com and services Troubleshooting information, user www.alienware.com/gamingservices manuals, setup instructions, product specifications, technical help blogs,...