Alienware Aurora R8 Setup and Specifications Regulatory Model: D23M Regulatory Type: D23M002
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Contents Set up your computer..........................................................................................................4 Create a USB recovery drive for Windows........................................................................6 Setting up the Virtual Reality (VR) headset — optional...................................................7 Views of Alienware Aurora R8...........................................................................................8 Front.............................
Set up your computer 1 Connect the keyboard and mouse. 2 Connect to your network using a cable, or connect to a wireless network. 3 Connect the display. NOTE: If you ordered your computer with a discrete graphics card, the HDMI and the display ports on the back panel of your computer are covered. Connect the display to the discrete graphics card. NOTE: If you have two graphics cards, the card installed in PCI-Express X16 (graphics slot 1) is the primary graphics card.
4 Connect the power cable. 5 Press the power button. 6 Create recovery drive for Windows. NOTE: It is recommended to create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows. For more information, see Create a USB recovery drive for Windows.
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.
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 of Alienware Aurora R8 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 1 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.
NOTE: You can customize the power-button behavior in Power Options. 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.
8 Power port Connect a power cable to provide power to your computer. 9 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. 10 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.
Connect audio-output devices such as speakers and amplifiers. In a 7.1 speaker channel setup, connect the side-left and side-right speakers. 8 Microphone port Connect an external microphone to provide sound input. 9 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.
Specifications of Alienware Aurora R8 Dimensions and weight Table 1. Dimensions and weight Description Values Height: Front 422.8 mm (16.65 in.) Rear 472.5 mm (18.60 in.) Width 212 mm (8.34 in.) Depth 360.50 mm (14.19 in.) Weight (maximum) 14.82 kg (32.67 lb) NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. Processors Table 2.
Operating system • Windows 10 Home (64-bit) • Windows 10 Professional (64-bit) Memory Table 4.
Description Values Configurations supported 16 GB and 32 GB Capacity Up to 32 GB Ports and connectors Table 6. External ports and connectors specifications Description Values Front USB Audio • • Three USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports One USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C port • One audio output/headphone port (supports 2 channel audio) One audio input/microphone port • Back Network USB Audio Video One RJ-45 port • • • • Five USB 2.0 ports Three USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports One USB 3.1 Gen 2 port One USB 3.
Description Values M.2 • Two PCIe x4 slots • One M.2 slot for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo card One PCIe/SATA M.2 2280 slots for solid-state drive • Communications Ethernet Table 8. Ethernet specifications Description Values Model number Killer E2500 Ethernet controller integrated on system board Transfer rate 10/100/1000 Mbps Wireless module Table 9.
Table 11. Integrated graphics specifications Controller External display support Memory size Processor Intel UHD Graphics 620 One DisplayPort Shared system memory 8th Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 Shared system memory 9 th Generation Intel Core i5k/i7k/i9k NOTE: Use discrete card output for best performance. Intel UHD Graphics 630 One DisplayPort NOTE: Use discrete card output for best performance. Audio Table 12. Audio specifications Description Values Type Integrated 7.
Power ratings Table 14. Power ratings Description Values Input voltage 100 VAC to 240 VAC Input frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz Temperature range: Operating 5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F) Storage -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) Type 460 W 850 W Input current (maximum) 8A 10 A Output current (continuous) 3.3V/17A, 5V/25A, 12VA/18A, 12VB/16A, 12VC/8A, 5Vaux/3A 3.3V/20A, 5V/20A, 12VA/32A, 12VB/ 48A, 12VD/16A, -12V/0.5A, 5Vaux/4A Rated output voltage 3.3V, 5V, 12VA, 12VB, 12VC, 5Vaux 3.
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 online self-help resources Self-help resources Resource location Information about Alienware products and services www.alienware.com Tips Contact Support In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter. Online help for operating system www.dell.com/support/windows www.dell.
