Alienware Area-51m R2 Setup and Specifications Regulatory Model: P38E Regulatory Type: P38E002 June 2020 Rev.
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Contents Chapter 1: Set up your Alienware Area-51m R2.................................................................................... 4 Alienware Graphics Amplifier..............................................................................................................................................4 Chapter 2: Views of Alienware Area-51m R2........................................................................................ 5 Front..............................................................
Set up your Alienware Area-51m R2 NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered. Connect one or both power adapters that are supplied with your computer, then press the power button. NOTE: Your computer ships with two power adapters, and it operates normally with one power adapter connected. For maximum gaming performance, it is recommended to connect two adapters.
Views of Alienware Area-51m R2 Front 1. Left speaker Provides audio output. 2. Right speaker Provides audio output. Right 1. SD-card slot Reads from and writes to the SD card. The computer supports the following card types: ● Secure Digital (SD) ● Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) ● Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) 2. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2) Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. Left 1.
Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer. 2. Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) port Supports USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort 1.2, Thunderbolt 3 and also enables you to connect to an external display using a display adapter. Provides data transfer rates up to 10 Gbps for USB 3.2 Gen 2 and up to 40 Gbps for Thunderbolt 3. NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device. 3. USB 3.
2. Left-click area Press to left-click. 3. Right-click area Press to right-click. 4. 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. Display 1. Left microphone Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls. 2.
Back 1. HDMI port Connect to a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output. 2. Mini DisplayPort Connect to a TV or another DisplayPort-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output. 3. Network port Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access. 4. External graphics port Connect an Alienware Graphics Amplifier to enhance the graphics performance. 5.
Bottom 1. 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.
Specifications of Alienware Area-51m R2 Dimensions and weight The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Alienware Area-51m R2. Table 1. Dimensions and weight Description Values Height: Front height 27.65 mm (1.09 in.) Peak height 44 mm (1.73 in.) Rear height 31.80 mm (1.25 in.) Width 402.60 mm (15.85 in.) Depth 319.14 mm (12.56 in.) Weight (maximum) ● 4.10 kg (9.04 lb): Computers shipped with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti ● 4.70 kg (10.
Chipset The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your Alienware Area-51m R2. Table 3. Chipset Description Values Chipset Z490 Processor 10th Generation Intel Core i7/i7k/i9/i9k DRAM bus width 128-bit Flash EPROM 24 MB PCIe bus Up to Gen3 Operating system Your Alienware Area-51m R2 supports the following operating systems: ● Windows 10 Home, 64-bit ● Windows 10 Pro, 64-bit Memory The following table lists the memory specifications of your Alienware Area-51m R2.
External ports The following table lists the external ports of your Alienware Area-51m R2. Table 5. External ports Description Values Network port One RJ45 port USB ports ● Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports ● One USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare ● One Thunderbolt 3 port Audio port ● One global headset port ● One microphone/headphone retaskable port Video port ● One HDMI 2.0 port ● One mini DisplayPort 1.
Wireless module The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) module supported on your Alienware Area-51m R2. Table 8. Wireless module specifications Description Values Model number Killer AX1650i Transfer rate Up to 2212 Mbps Frequency bands supported 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Wireless standards ● ● ● ● Encryption ● 64-bit/128-bit WEP ● AES-CCMP ● TKIP Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.1 WiFi 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n) Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac) Wi-Fi 6 (WiFi 802.
Storage This section lists the storage options on your Alienware Area-51m R2. Your Alienware Area-51m R2 supports one of the following storage configurations: ● ● ● ● ● ● One M.2 solid-state drive Two M.2 solid-state drives One 2.5-inch hard drive and one M.2 solid-state drive Three M.2 solid-state drives One 2.5-inch hard drive and two M.2 solid-state drives Four M.2 solid-state drives The M.2 drive is the primary drive of your Alienware Area-51m R2. Table 10.
Table 12. Keyboard specifications (continued) Description Values Keyboard size X =19.05 mm key pitch Y =19.05 mm key pitch Keyboard shortcuts Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions. To type the alternate character, press Shift and the desired key. To perform secondary functions, press Fn and the desired key.
Table 14. Touchpad specifications (continued) Description Values Touchpad gestures For more information about touchpad gestures available on Windows 10, see the Microsoft knowledge base article 4027871 at support.microsoft.com. Power adapter The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your Alienware Area-51m R2. Table 15. Power adapter specifications Description Option one Option two Option three Type 180 W 240 W 330 W External diameter 7.40 mm 7.40 mm 7.
Table 16. Battery specifications (continued) Description Values Depth 81 mm (3.19 in.) Temperature range: Operating 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) Storage -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) Battery operating time Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions. Battery charging time (approximate) NOTE: Control the charging time, duration, start and end time, and so on using the Dell Power Manager application.
Table 17. Display specifications (continued) Description Option one Option two Option three Vertical view angle 85 +/- degrees 85 +/- degrees 85 +/- degrees Pixel pitch 0.20 mm 0.20 mm 0.10 mm Power consumption (maximum) 8.67 W 7W 12 W Anti-glare vs glossy finish Anti-glare Anti-glare Anti-glare Touch options No No No GPU—Integrated The following table lists the specifications of the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Alienware Area-51m R2. Table 18.
Table 20. Computer environment Description Operating Storage Temperature range 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) Relative humidity (maximum) 10% to 90% (non-condensing) 0% to 95% (non-condensing) Vibration (maximum)* 0.66 GRMS 1.30 GRMS Shock (maximum) 140 G† 160 G† Altitude (maximum) 0 m to 3048 m (0 ft to 10000 ft) 0 m to 10668 m (0 ft to 35000 ft) * Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment.
Keyboard shortcuts NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys used for shortcuts remain the same across all language configurations. Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions. The symbol shown on the lower part of the key refers to the character that is typed out when the key is pressed.
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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.
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 23. Alienware products and online self-help resources Self-help resources Resource location Information about Alienware products and services www.alienware.com My Dell Tips Contact Support In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter. Online help for operating system www.dell.com/support/windows www.dell.
