Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition, D23M Manual

Notes, cautions, and warnings
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A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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: The DisplayPort on the back panel of your computer is covered. Connect the display to the discrete graphics card of your computer.

NOTE: If you have two graphics cards, the card installed in PCI-Express X16 (graphics slot 1) is the primary graphics card.

Views of Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition

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 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. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2)
   Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
3. USB 3.1 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: Connected USB devices will not charge when the computer is turned off or in sleep state. To start charging connected devices, turn on the computer.
4. SB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-C) port
   Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers
   Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. Supports Power Delivery that enables two-way power supply between devices. Provides up to 7.5 W power output that enables faster charging.
5. Headphone port
   Connect a headphone or speakers.
6. Microphone port
   Connect an external microphone to provide sound input.

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 lanes only.
   NOTE: If you have two graphics cards, the card installed in PCI-Express X16 (graphics slot 1) is the primary graphics card.
3. PCI-Express X4 slots (2)
   Connect a PCI-Express card such as graphics, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.
   NOTE: The PCI-Express X4 slot 3 works at X2 lanes only.
4. PCI-Express X16 (graphics slot 2)
   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 lanes only.
5. Power-supply cage release-latches (2)
   Allows you to remove the power supply unit from your computer.
6. Power-supply diagnostics button
   Press to check the power‑supply state.
7. Power-supply diagnostics light
   Indicates the power-supply state.
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.

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. USB 2.0 ports (6)
   Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.
4. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port
   Connect peripherals, such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps.
   NOTE: This port does not support video/audio streaming or power delivery.
5. USB 3.1 Gen 2 port
   Connect peripherals, such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps.
6. 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.
7. Microphone port
   Connect an external microphone to provide sound input.
8. 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.
9. Line-in port
   Connect recording or playback devices such as a microphone or CD player.
10. 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.
11. Rear L/R surround port
    Connect audio-output devices such as speakers and amplifiers. In a 5.1 or a 7.1 speaker channel setup, connect the rear-left and rear-right speakers.
12. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (3)
    Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
13. 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.
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

Specifications of Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition

Dimensions and weight

Table 1. Dimensions and weight

Processors

Table 2. Processors

Table 2. Processors (continued)

Chipset

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

Table 3. Chipset

Operating system

Your Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition supports the following operating systems:

• Windows 11 Home, 64-bit
• Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit
• Windows 10 Home, 64-bit
• Windows 10 Pro, 64-bit

Memory

Table 4. Memory specifications

Table 4. Memory specifications (continued)

Ports and connectors

Table 5. Ports and connectors

Table 5. Ports and connectors (continued)

Description	Values
Security	Kensington lock slot
Internal:
PCIe expansion card slots	Two PCIe x16 slots Two PCIe x4 slots
mSATA	Not supported
SATA	Four
M.2	One M.2 card slot for WLAN and Bluetooth One PCIe/SATA M.2 card slot for 2230/2280 solid-state drive NOTE: To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article 000144170.

Communications

Ethernet

Table 6. Ethernet specifications

Wireless module

Table 7. Wireless module specifications

Video

Table 8. Discrete graphics specifications

Audio

Table 9. Audio specifications

Storage

Your computer supports one of the following configurations:

• One M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive, one 3.5-inch hard drive, and two 2.5-inch hard drives
• Two 2.5-inch hard drives
• One 3.5-inch hard drive and two 2.5-inch hard drives

NOTE: The primary drive of your computer varies depending on the storage configuration.

Table 10. Storage specifications

Power ratings

Table 11. Power adapter specifications

Table 11. Power adapter specifications (continued)

Computer environment

Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985

Table 12. Computer environment

* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment.

† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use.

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.

AWCC supports the following features:

• 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 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.

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 13. Alienware products and online self-help resources

Self-help resources	Resource location
Information about Alienware products and services	www.alienware.com
My Dell app
Tips
Contact Support	In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter.
Online help for operating system	www.dell.com/support/windows
Access top solutions, diagnostics, drivers and downloads, and learn more about your computer through videos, manuals and documents.	Your Alienware computer is uniquely identified by a Service Tag or Express Service Code. To view relevant support resources for your Dell computer, enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code at www.dell.com/support. For more information on how to find the Service Tag for your computer, see Locate the Service Tag on your computer.
VR Support	www.dell.com/VRsupport
Videos providing step-by-step instructions to service your computer	www.youtube.com/alienwareservices

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.