Alienware Aurora R15 Gaming Desktop User Manual

Alienware Aurora R15 Gaming Desktop User Manual

Before working inside your computer

1. Save and close all open files and exit all open applications.
2. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
3. Disconnect all attached network devices and peripherals, such as keyboard, mouse, and monitor from your computer.
4. Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer, if applicable.

Set up your computer 

1. Connect the wired keyboard and mouse to suitable ports. To connect a wireless keyboard and mouse, see the instructions on how
   to connect to the documentation that ships with the wireless keyboard and mouse.
   
2. Connect to your network using an Ethernet cable.
   Wired network:
   
   Wireless network:
   This computer is shipped with an external puck antenna. Connect the external antenna during setup, to connect to WiFi and
   Bluetooth and improve the memory performance, while setting up your operating system. For more information
3. about how to
   connect and placement of antenna, see the Antenna Installation Guide at www.dell.com/support
   To connect the antenna cables, follow the below procedure:
   a. Follow the procedure Before working inside your computer.
   b. Align and connect the antenna cables to the SMA connectors on the chassis.
   c. Tighten the bolts to secure the antenna cables to the SMA connectors on the chassis.
   
4. Connect the display. For more information about setting up the display, see the documentation that is shipped with your display.
5. Connect the power cable to the computer and then connect it to the wall outlet
6. Press the power button at the front of the computer to turn on the computer.

Views of Alienware Aurora R15

1. Power button (Alien head)
   Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off, in sleep state, or in hibernate state.
   Press to put the computer in a sleep state if it is turned on.
   When the computer is turned on, press the power button to put the computer into a sleep state; press and hold the power button
   for four seconds to force shut down the computer.
   NOTE: You can customize the power-button behavior in Windows. For more information, see Me and My Dell at
   www.dell.com/support/manuals.
2. Headset port
   Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).
3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2)
   Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare
   Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers.
5. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port with PowerShare
   Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers.
   Provides data transfer speed up to 10 Gbps. Supports Power Delivery that enables two-way power supply between devices.
   Provides up to 15 W power output that enables faster charging. PowerShare enables you to charge connected USB devices.

Back

1. Back panel
   Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices.
2. PCI-Express X16
   Connect a PCI-Express graphics card for optimal graphics performance.
3. PCI-Express X4 slot
   Connect a PCI-Express card such as audio, network, or expansion card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.
4. PCI-Express X4 slot
   Connect a PCI-Express card such as audio, network, or expansion card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.
5. Power-adapter port
   Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer.
6. Power-supply diagnostics light
   Indicates the power-supply state.
7. Integrated external SMA antenna connectors
   Connect the external antenna to improve the memory performance of your computer.
8. 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.
9. Padlock rings
   Attach a standard padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the interior of your computer.
10. Side panel release latch
    Pull the latch to quickly release 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
   The 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. Rear L/R surround port
   Connect audio-output devices such as speakers and amplifiers. In a 5.1 or 7.1 speaker channel setup, connect the rear-left and
   rear-right speakers.
4. Side L/R surround port
   Connect audio-output devices such as speakers and amplifiers. In a 7.1 speaker channel setup, connect the side-left and
   side-right speakers.
5. Microphone port
   Connect an external microphone to provide sound input.
6. USB 2.0 ports (2)
   Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.
7. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port
   Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers.

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   Provides data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps.

8. USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C port
   Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 20 Gbps.
9. USB 2.0 ports with Smart Power On (2)
   Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps
10. Network port (with lights)
    Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access.
    The two lights next to the connector indicate the connectivity status and network activity.
11. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2)
    Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
12. 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 7.1 speaker channel setup, connect the front-left and front-right speakers.
13. Line-in port
    Connect recording or playback devices such as a microphone or CD player.
14. Center/subwoofer LFE surround port
    Connect the center speaker or the subwoofer.
    NOTE: For more information about the speaker setup, refer to the documentation that shipped with the speakers.
15. Coaxial S/PDIF port
    Connect an amplifier, speakers, or a TV for digital audio output through a coaxial cable.

Specifications of Alienware Aurora R15

Dimensions and weight
The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Alienware Aurora R15

Table 1. Dimensions and weight

Processor
The following table lists the details of the processors supported by your Alienware Aurora R15.

Table 2. Processor

Chipset

The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your Alienware Aurora R15.

Table 3. Chipset

Operating system

• Your Alienware Aurora R15 supports the following operating systems:
• Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit
• Windows 11 Home, 64-bit

Memory

The following table lists the memory specifications of your Alienware Aurora R15.
Table 4. Memory specifications

Wireless module

The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) module specifications of your Alienware Aurora R15.

Storage

This section lists the storage options on your Alienware Aurora R15. Your Alienware Aurora R15 supports one of the following storage configurations:

• Up to two M.2 2230 or M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe solid-state drives
• Up to two M.2 2230 or M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe solid-state drives + one 3.5-inch hard drive The SSD slot 1 of your computer is the primary drive.

Video port resolution

The following table lists the video port resolution for your Alienware Aurora R15

Audio

The following table lists the audio specifications of your Alienware Aurora R15.

Power ratings

The following table lists the power rating specifications of Alienware Aurora R15.

Alienware Command Center

Alienware Command Center (AWCC) provides a single interface to customize and enhance the gaming experience. The AWCC dashboard displays the 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.

AlienFX enables you to create, assign, and share game-specific lighting maps to enhance the gaming experience. It also enables you to create your own individual lighting effects and apply them to the computer or attached peripherals. AWCC embeds Peripheral Controls to ensure a unified experience and the ability to link these settings to your computer or game. This computer features the following AlienFX lighting zones:

• Alien head power button
• Bezel ring
• Bezel ambient
• Alienware wordmark (only on certain configurations)
• Internal chassis (only on certain configurations)
• Liquid cooler pump (only on certain configurations)
• Fan (only on certain configurations)
• FX: Create and manage the AlienFX zones.
• Fusion: Includes the ability to adjust game-specific Power Management, Sound Management, and Thermal Management features.
• Peripheral Management: Enables peripherals to appear in and be managed in the Alienware Command Center. Supports key
  peripheral settings and associated with other functions such as profiles, macros, AlienFX, and game libraries.

REFERENCE LINK

https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/alienware-aurora-r15-gaming-desktop/spd/alienware-aurora-r15-desktop

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