Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R14 Setup and Specifications Guide

Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R14 Setup and Specifications Guide

Set up your computer

NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.

• Connect the keyboard and mouse to suitable ports. For instructions on how to connect a wireless keyboard and mouse, see the documentation that ships with the wireless keyboard and mouse.

• Connect to your network using an Ethernet cable. Alternatively, connect to a wireless network while setting up your operating system.

• Connect the display. For more information about setting up the display, see the documentation that is shipped with your display.

NOTE: Connect the display to the discrete graphics card of your computer.

• Connect the power cable to the computer and then connect it to the wall outlet.

CAUTION: If you are using a 1000 W Power-Supply Unit (PSU), connect the power cable to a Power Distribution Unit (PDU) 16 A, and then connect the PDU to the wall outlet.

• Press the power button at the front of computer to turn on the computer. If required, press the power button on the display to turn it on.

NOTE: For instructions on how to connect speakers, a printer and other accessories, see Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/ manuals.

• Finish Windows setup.
  Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, Dell recommends that you:
• Connect to a network for Windows updates.

NOTE: If connecting to a secured wireless network, enter the password for the wireless network access when prompted.

• If connected to the Internet, sign in with or create a Microsoft account. If not connected to the Internet, create an offline account.
• On the Support and Protection screen, enter your contact details.
• Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu—Recommended.

Table 1. Locate Dell apps

Views of Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R14

Front

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 sleep state if it is turned on. When the computer is turned on, press the power button to put the computer into sleep state; press and hold the power button for 4 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. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. PowerShare enables you to charge connected USB devices.
   NOTE: Deep Sleep is enabled by default. Disable Deep Sleep at the BIOS setup to enable PowerShare feature on your computer.
   NOTE: PowerShare enables you to charge your USB devices even when your computer is turned off.
5. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port with PowerShare
   Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds 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.
   NOTE: Deep Sleep is enabled by default. Disable Deep Sleep at the BIOS setup to enable PowerShare feature on your computer.
   NOTE: PowerShare enables you to charge your USB devices even when your computer is turned off.

Back

1. Back panel
   Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices.
2. PCI-Express X4 slot
   Connect a PCI-Express card such as audio, network, or expansion card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.
3. PCI-Express X16
   Connect a PCI-Express graphics card for optimal graphics performance.
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. 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.
8. Padlock rings
   Attach a standard padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the interior of your computer.
9. Side panel release latch
   Pull the latch to quickly release the side panel from your computer.
10. Security-cable slot (wedge-shaped)
    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 ports (2)
   Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps.
8. 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.
   NOTE: Deep Sleep is enabled by default. Disable Deep Sleep at the BIOS setup to enable Smart Power On feature on your computer.
   NOTE: Smart Power On is the ability to wake a computer from S3, S4, and S5 sleep states with a move of a mouse or press of a key on the keyboard.
   NOTE: These ports do not support video/audio streaming or power delivery.
9. 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.
10. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2)
    Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
11. 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.
12. Line-in port
    Connect recording or playback devices such as a microphone or CD player.
13. Center/subwoofer LFE surround port
    Connect the center speaker or the subwoofer.
    NOTE: For more information about the speaker setup, refer the documentation that shipped with the speakers.
14. Coaxial S/PDIF port
    Connect an amplifier, speakers, or a TV for digital audio output through a coaxial cable.

Specifications of Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R14

Dimensions and weight

The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R14.

Table 2. Dimensions and weight

Processor

The following table lists the details of the processors that are supported by your Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R14 .

Table 3. Processor

Chipset

The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R14.

Table 4. Chipset

Operating system

Your Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R14 supports the following operating systems:

• Windows 11 Pro Standard, 64-bit
• Windows 11 Pro Plus, 64-bit
• Windows 11 Home Standard, 64-bit
• Windows 11 Home Plus, 64-bit
• Windows 11 Home Advanced, 64-bit

Memory

The following table lists the memory specifications of your Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R14.

Table 5. Memory specifications

Ports and connectors

The following table lists the external and internal ports available on your Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R14.

Table 6. Ports and connectors

Ethernet

The following table lists the wired Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) specifications of your Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R14.

Table 7. Ethernet specifications

Wireless module

The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) modules supported on your Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R14.

Table 8. Wireless module specifications

Storage

This section lists the storage options on your Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R14. Your Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R14 supports one of the following storage configurations:

• One M.2 2230/2280 PCIe NVMe solid-state drive
• One M.2 2230/2280 PCIe NVMe solid-state drive and one 3.5-inch hard drive The primary drive of your Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R14 varies with the storage configuration. For computers:
• With a M.2 drive, the M.2 drive is the primary drive.
• With a M.2 drive and a 3.5-inch drive, the M.2 drive is the primary drive.

Table 9. Storage specifications

GPU — Discrete

The following table lists the specifications of the discrete graphics processing unit (GPU) supported by your Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R14.

NOTE: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti graphics card is only available in certain regions.

NOTE: It is recommended to use a power supply unit that has a wattage of 1000 W, and above, to support the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti graphics card.

Table 10. GPU — Discrete

Audio

The following table lists the audio specifications of your Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R14.

Table 11. Audio specifications

Power ratings

The following table lists the power rating specifications of Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R14.

Table 12. Power ratings

Operating and storage environment

This table lists the operating and storage specifications of your Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R14. Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985

Table 13. Computer environment

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. 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 Alien FX Lighting Zones: Programmable with up to 16.8 million distinct colors.

NOTE: Information about the location of Alien FX Lighting Zones on your computer is available in AWCC.

AWCC supports the following features:

• FX: Create and manage the Alien FX 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 Alienware Command Center. Supports key peripheral settings and associates with other functions such as profiles, macros, AlienFX, and game library.

AWCC also supports Sound Management, Thermal Controls, CPU, GPU, Memory (RAM) monitoring. For more information about AWCC, see the Alienware Command Center Online Help or search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support.

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 14. Alienware products and online self-help resources

Contacting Alienware

To contact Alienware for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.alienware.com.

NOTE: Availability varies by country/region and product, and some services may not be available in your country/region.

NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information about your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.

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