Aurora R7 Setup and Specifications Regulatory Model: D23M Regulatory Type: D23M002
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Contents 1 Set up your computer.............................................................................................................................4 2 Create a USB recovery drive for Windows.......................................................................................... 6 Reinstall Windows using a USB recovery drive...................................................................................................................6 3 Setting up the Virtual Reality (VR) headset — optional..
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 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.
. Press the power button.
Create a USB recovery drive for Windows Create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows. An empty USB flash drive with a minimum capacity of 16 GB is required to create the recovery drive. NOTE: This process may take up to an hour to complete. NOTE: The following steps may vary depending on the version of Windows installed. Refer to the Microsoft support site for latest instructions. 1. Connect the USB flash drive to your computer. 2. In Windows search, type Recovery. 3.
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 headset to the USB 3.1 Gen 1 and HDMI ports 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. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.
Views Front 1. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2) Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. 2. Headphone port Connect a headphone or speakers. 3. Microphone port Connect an external microphone to provide sound input. 4. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port Connect to external storage devices. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. NOTE: This port does not support video/audio streaming or power delivery. 5. USB 3.
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 speed only. NOTE: If you have two graphics cards, the card installed in PCI-Express X16 (graphics slot 1) is the primary graphics card. 3.
. Side panel release latch Allows you to remove the side panel from your computer. 11. Security-cable slot (for Kensington locks) Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer. Back panel 1. Hard-drive 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. USB 2.
Connect the center speaker or the subwoofer. NOTE: For more information about the speaker setup, refer the documentation that shipped with the speakers. 12. 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. 13. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (3) Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. 14.
Specifications Computer model Table 1. Computer model Computer model Alienware Aurora R7 Dimensions and weight Table 2. Dimensions and weight Height 472.5 mm (18.60 in) Width 212 mm (8.34 in) Depth 360.50 mm (14.19 in) 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 Table 3.
Intel Optane memory Intel Optane memory functions as a storage accelerator. It accelerates the system and any type of SATA-based storage media such as hard drives and solid-state drives (SSDs). NOTE: Intel Optane memory is supported on computers that meet the following requirements: • 7th generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processor or higher • Windows 10 64-bit version or higher (Anniversary Update) • Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version 15.5.xxxx or higher Table 6.
Wireless • • • 802.11b/g/n 802.11ac Bluetooth 4.1/Bluetooth 4.2 Wireless module Table 10. Wireless module specifications Type QCA9377 (DW1810) QCA61x4A (DW1820) Rivet 1535 (Killer) Transfer rate 433 Mbps Up to 867 Mbps Up to 867 Mbps (1.867 Gbps with Doubleshot Pro technology) Frequency bands supported Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Dual band 2.
• • with an M.2 drive, the M.2 drive is the primary drive. without both U.2 drive and M.2 drive, the 3.5-inch drive is the primary drive. Table 13. Storage specifications Type Interface Capacity One M.2 2280 solid-state drive SATA AHCI 6 Gbps Up to 2 TB One U.2 drive PCIe NVMe up to 32 Gbps (U.2 drive) Up to 280 GB One 3.5-inch hard drive SATA AHCI 6 Gbps Up to 2 TB Two 2.5-inch hard drives SATA AHCI 6 Gbps Up to 2 TB One 9.5 mm slim drive for DVD+/-RW drive or Blue-ray Disc. SATA 1.
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 Technology window is displayed. 3. On the Status tab, click Enable to enable the Intel Optane memory. 4. On the warning screen, select a compatible fast drive, and then click Yes to continue enabling Intel Optane memory. 5. Click Intel Optane memory > Reboot to complete enabling your Intel Optane memory.
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