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.
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5. Press the power button. 6. Create recovery drive for Windows. NOTE: It is recommended to create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows. For more information, see Create a USB recovery drive for Windows.
A message appears, indicating that all data in the USB flash drive will be deleted. 7. Click Create. 8. Click Finish. For more information about reinstalling Windows using the USB recovery drive, see the Troubleshooting section of your product's Service Manual at Manuals at Dell Support Site. Create a USB recovery drive for Windows...
Views of Alienware Area-51 R7 Topics: • Front • Back • Back panel Front 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.
Connect a PCI-Express X16 card such as graphics, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer. 8. PCI-Express slot 6 Connect a PCI-Express X4 card such as audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer. 9. PCI-Express (graphics) slot 5 Views of Alienware Area-51 R7...
PCI-Express graphics card installation matrix. 13. 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. 14. Security-cable slot (for Kensington locks) Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.
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Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or internet access. 12. USB 2.0 ports (2) Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps. Views of Alienware Area-51 R7...
● One M.2 card slot for WLAN and Bluetooth ● One M.2 card slot for 2280 solid-state drive NOTE: To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article SLN301626. Specifications of Alienware Area-51 R7...
One DLDVI-D, three 8 GB GDDR5 (Single/Dual) DisplayPort, one HDMI port NVIDIA GTX 1080 Ti Three DisplayPort, one 11 GB GDDR5X (Single/Dual) HDMI port AMD RX570X (Single/ Three DisplayPort, one 8 GB GDDR5 Triple) HDMI port Specifications of Alienware Area-51 R7...
A, +12 VA/32 A, +12 V/0.5 A, +5 Vaux/4 A VB/48 A, +12 VC/48 VB/48 A, +12 VC/48 A, +12 VD/16 A, -12 A, +12 VD/16 A, -12 V/0.5 A, +5 Vaux/4 A V/0.5 A, +5 Vaux/4 A Specifications of Alienware Area-51 R7...
* 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. ‡ Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard-drive head is in parked position. Specifications of Alienware Area-51 R7...
Slot 4 1500 W power-supply unit NOTE: Dell offers three graphics configuration but your computer supports four graphics configuration. You can purchase the fourth graphics card separately and upgrade later. For more information, see Video. Table 14. PCI-Express graphics card installation matrix ...
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