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Alienware m17 R2 Setup and Specifications Regulatory Model: P41E Regulatory Type: P41E001 June 2020 Rev. A01...
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Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Set up your Alienware m17 R2 NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered. Connect the power adapter and press the power button.
Views of Alienware m17 R2 Left 1. Security-cable slot (wedge-shaped) Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer. 2. Network port Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access.
Base 1. 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.
Provides data transfer rates up to 10 Gbps for USB 3.1 Gen 2 and up to 40 Gbps for Thunderbolt 3. NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device. 4. External graphics port Connect an Alienware Graphics Amplifier to enhance the graphics performance. 5. Power-adapter port...
Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer and charge the battery. Bottom 1. Left speaker Provides audio output. 2. 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.
Specifications of Alienware m17 R2 Dimensions and weight Table 1. Dimensions and weight Description Values Height: Front 18.60 mm (0.73 in.) Rear 19.50 mm (0.77 in.) Width 399.80 mm (15.74 in.) Depth 294.30 mm (11.59 in.) Weight (maximum) 2.63 kg (5.80 lb) NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability.
Media card reader Not supported Docking port One external graphics display port NOTE: This external graphics display port is compatible with the Alienware Graphics Amplifier. Power adapter port One 7.4 mm x 5.1 mm DC-in Security One security-cable slot (wedge-shaped) Table 6.
Table 6. Internal ports and connectors(continued) Description Values • One M.2 slot for 2230/2280 SATA AHCI/PCIe, NVMe solid-state drive • One M.2 slot for 2230/2280 PCIe, NVMe solid-state drive NOTE: To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article SLN301626. Communications Ethernet Table 7.
Table 11. Keyboard specifications(continued) Description Values 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. To perform secondary functions, press Fn and the desired key.
Power adapter Table 14. Power adapter specifications Description Values Type E4 130W E4 180W E4 240W Diameter (connector) 7.4 mm x 5.1 mm 7.4 mm x 5.1 mm 7.4 mm x 5.1 mm Input voltage 100 VAC x 240 VAC 100 VAC x 240 VAC 100 VAC x 240 VAC Input frequency...
Table 15. Battery specifications(continued) Description Values For more information on the Dell Power Manager see, Me and My Dell on www.dell.com/ NOTE: The operating range for battery charging operations is 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F), charging will discontinue when the battery temperature falls out of this range.
Hybrid power The Hybrid power feature enables your computer to function optimally during the following instances of heavy loading. Examples of heavy loading include: • Graphics and processor-intensive applications and/or gaming • External power loading from devices relying on your computer as a power source such as gaming mice, keyboards, external speakers, and headsets When during instances of heavy loading, system performance is maintained through hybrid power.
NOTE: You can also define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1–F12) by changing Function Key Behavior in BIOS setup program. Table 21. List of keyboard shortcuts Keys Description Disconnect Alienware Graphics Amplifier Disable/enable wireless Mute audio Decrease volume Increase volume...
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Table 22. List of Macro keys(continued) Keys Description...
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.
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 23. Alienware products and online self-help resources Self-help resources Resource location Information about Alienware products and services www.alienware.com...