Dell Alienware 17 R4 Setup And Specifications

Dell Alienware 17 R4 Setup And Specifications

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Alienware 17 R4
Setup and Specifications
Computer Model: Alienware 17 R4
Regulatory Model: P31E
Regulatory Type: P31E001

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  • Page 1 Alienware 17 R4 Setup and Specifications Computer Model: Alienware 17 R4 Regulatory Model: P31E Regulatory Type: P31E001...
  • Page 2 WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2016 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Set up your computer............ 5 ...... 5 Setting up the Virtual Reality (VR) headset — optional ..................5 HTC Vive ..................6 Oculus Rift ..............7 Oculus Rift with touch ............10 Alienware Graphics Amplifier Views................11 ....................11 Base ...............
  • Page 4 Specifications............... 17 ..............17 Dimensions and weight ................17 System information ..................18 Memory ............... 18 Ports and connectors ................18 Communications ..................... 19 Audio ..................19 Storage ..................20 Keyboard ..................20 Camera ..................20 Touch pad ................... 21 Battery ..................... 21 Video ................22 Power adapter ...................23 Display...
  • Page 5: Set Up Your Computer

    NOTE: If you are using Alienware Graphics Amplifier with your computer, see Alienware Graphics Amplifier. HTC Vive Download and run the setup tools for your VR headset at www.dell.com/ VRsupport. Connect the HDMI cable of the HTC Vive headset to the back of your computer.
  • Page 6: Oculus Rift

    NOTE: The USB dongles are only shipped with computers that are Oculus certified. Download and run the setup tools for your VR headset at www.dell.com/ VRsupport. Connect the HDMI cable of the Oculus Rift headset to the back of your computer.
  • Page 7: Oculus Rift With Touch

    Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. Oculus Rift with touch NOTE: The USB dongles are only shipped with computers that are Oculus certified. Download and run the setup tools for your VR headset at www.dell.com/ VRsupport.
  • Page 8 Connect the HDMI cable of the Oculus Rift headset to the back of your computer. Connect the Oculus Rift headset to the USB Type-A port at the right side of your computer. Connect a USB Type-C to Type-A dongle to the Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type- C) port on the back of your computer.
  • Page 9 Connect the Oculus Rift tracker to the USB Type-A port at the left side of your computer. Connect a USB Type-C to Type-A dongle to the USB 3.0 (Type-C) port at the left side of your computer. Connect the XBOX controller to the USB Type-A port on the USB dongle. Connect the Oculus Rift tracker for Touch to the USB Type-A port on the dongle.
  • Page 10: Alienware Graphics Amplifier

    NOTE: The USB dongle is not required, if you are connecting the USB 3.0 cables on your VR headset to the USB 3.0 Type-A port on your Alienware Graphics Amplifier. Alienware Graphics For more information about Alienware Graphics Amplifier, see Amplifier User’s Guide at http://www.dell.com/support.
  • Page 11: Views

    Views Base 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.
  • Page 12 Left microphone Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls. Infrared emitter Emits infrared light, which enables the infrared camera to sense depth and track motion. NOTE: The infrared emitter blinks to detect the user’s presence. To stop the emitter from blinking, turn off the Tobii Aware. For more information about the Tobii Aware, see Tobii Aware.
  • Page 13: Display (With Tobii Eye Tracker)

    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. Display (with Tobii Eye Tracker) Left microphone Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.
  • Page 14: Back

    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. Back Network port (with lights) Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or internet access.
  • Page 15: Left

    Left Security-cable slot (for Noble locks) Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer. USB 3.0 (Type-C) port Connect peripherals such as external storage devices, printers, and external displays. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. Supports Power Delivery that enables power supply to devices.
  • Page 16: Right

    Connect a headphone or a headset (headphone and microphone combo). Right USB 3.0 port Connect peripherals such as storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
  • Page 17: Specifications

    NOTE: The weight of your computer varies depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. System information Table 2. System information Computer model Alienware 17 R4 Processor • generation Intel Core i7/i7k • generation Intel Core i7/i7k NOTE: If your computer is...
  • Page 18: Memory

    Memory Table 3. Memory specifications Slots Two SODIMM slots Type DDR4 Speed 2133 MHz, 2400 MHz, and 2667 MHz Configurations supported 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB Ports and connectors Table 4. Ports and connectors Network One RJ-45 port •...
  • Page 19: Audio

    • Miracast Audio Table 6. Audio specifications Controller Realtek ALC 3266 Speakers Stereo Speaker output • Average: 4 W • Peak: 5 W Subwoofer output • Average: 2 W • Peak: 2.5 W Microphone Digital-array microphones Volume controls Media-control shortcut keys Storage Table 7.
  • Page 20: Keyboard

    Keyboard Table 8. Keyboard specifications Type Backlit keyboard Shortcut keys 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.
  • Page 21: Battery

    • Width: 100 mm (3.94 in) Battery Table 11. Battery specifications Type 4-cell “smart” lithium-ion 6-cell “smart” lithium-ion (68 WHr) (99 WHr) Weight (maximum) 0.32 kg (0.71 lb) 0.42 kg (0.93 lb) Voltage 15.20 VDC 11.40 VDC Life span (approximate) 300 discharge/charge cycles Temperature range: 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
  • Page 22: Power Adapter

    Integrated Discrete • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Memory Shared system memory • 6 GB GDDR5 • 8 GB GDDR5 • 8 GB GDDR5X Power adapter Table 13. Power adapter specifications Type 180 W 240 W 330 W Input voltage 100 VAC–240 100 VAC–240 100 VAC–240 Input frequency...
  • Page 23: Display

    Display Table 14. Display specifications Type 17.3-inch FHD 17.3-inch QHD 17.3-inch UHD (optional Tobii (with Tobii Eye- (with Tobii Eye- Eye-tracking) tracking) tracking) Resolution 1920 x 1080 2560 x 1440 3840 x 2160 (maximum) Viewing angle 89/89/89/89 70/70/60/60 89/89/89/89 (Left/Right/Up/ degrees degrees degrees...
  • Page 24 Operating Storage Shock (maximum) 40 G for 2 ms with a 105 G for 2 ms with a change in velocity of 20 change in velocity of 52.5 † ‡ in/s (51 cm/s) in/s (133 cm/s) Altitude (maximum) –15.20 m to 3048 m –15.20 m to 10,668 m (–50 ft to 10,000 ft) (–50 ft to 35,000 ft)
  • Page 25: Tobii Aware

    Tobii Aware Tobii Aware application enables the infrared sensors on your computer to manage power, security, and Alien FX lighting. Features The following table shows the features of Tobii Aware. Table 16. Features Reduces screen brightness when you Dim brightness are not in front of it.
  • Page 26: Keyboard Shortcuts

    Keyboard shortcuts Table 17. List of keyboard shortcuts Keys Description Disconnect Alienware Graphics Amplifier Disable/enable wireless Mute audio Decrease volume Increase volume Toggle integrated/discrete graphics Switch to external display Decrease brightness Increase brightness Disable/enable touch pad Disable/enable AlienFX Table 18. List of Macro keys Keys Description Macro keys...
  • Page 27 Keys Description...
  • Page 28: Getting Help And Contacting Alienware

    Table 19. Alienware products and online self-help resources Information about Alienware products www.alienware.com and services Dell Help & Support app Get started app Get started app Accessing help In Windows search, type Help and Support, and press Enter.
  • Page 29: Contacting Alienware

    NOTE: Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your country. NOTE: If you do not have an active internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.

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