Alienware Aurora R15 AMD Manual

Introduction

Notes, cautions, and warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product.

A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

Before working inside your computer

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

1. Save and close all open files and exit all open applications.
2. Shut down your computer. Click Start > Power > Shut down.
   NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation of your operating system for shut-down instructions.
3. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
4. Disconnect all attached network devices and peripherals, such as keyboard, mouse, and monitor from your computer.
   
   To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.
5. Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer, if applicable.

Set up your computer

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

1. Connect the wired keyboard and mouse to suitable ports. To connect a wireless keyboard and mouse, see the instructions on how to connect in the documentation that ships with the wireless keyboard and mouse.
   
2. Connect to your network using an Ethernet cable.

Wired network:

Wireless network:
This computer is shipped with an external puck antenna. Connect the external antenna during setup, to connect to WiFi and Bluetooth and improve the memory performance, while setting up your operating system. For more information about how to connect and placement of antenna, see the Antenna Installation Guide at www.dell.com/support.
To connect the antenna cables, follow the below procedure:

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Align and connect the antenna cables to the SMA connectors on the chassis.
3. Tighten the bolts to secure the antenna cables to the SMA connectors on the chassis.
   

3. 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.
4. Connect the power cable to the computer and then connect it to the wall outlet.
   
   If you are using a 1350 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.
   

5. Press the power button at the front of computer to turn on the computer.
   

Views of Alienware Aurora R15 AMD

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. 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 speed 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 X16
   Connect a PCI-Express graphics card for optimal graphics performance.
3. PCI-Express X4 slot
   Connect a PCI-Express card such as audio, network, or expansion card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.
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. Integrated external SMA antenna connectors
   Connect the external antenna to improve the memory performance of your computer.
8. 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.
9. Padlock rings
   Attach a standard padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the interior of your computer.
10. Side panel release latch
    Pull the latch to quickly release 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. 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 port Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps.
8. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 20 Gbps.
9. 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 system from Hibernation (S4) and Power Off (S5) sleep states with a move of a mouse or press of a key on the keyboard.
   NOTE: This port does not support video/audio streaming or power delivery.
10. 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.
11. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2) Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
12. 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.
13. Line-in port Connect recording or playback devices such as a microphone or CD player.
14. 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.
15. Coaxial S/PDIF port Connect an amplifier, speakers, or a TV for digital audio output through a coaxial cable.

Specifications of Alienware Aurora R15 AMD

Dimensions and weight
The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Alienware Aurora R15 AMD.
Table 1. Dimensions and weight

Description	Values
Height:
Front height	510 mm (20.08 in.)
Rear height	510 mm (20.08 in.)
Width	225 mm (8.86 in.)
Depth	529 mm (20.83 in.) (without cable cover) 589 mm (23.19 in.) (with cable cover)
Weight (maximum)	16.96 kg (37.38 lb) NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the configuration ordered and manufacturing variability.

Processor
The following table lists the details of the processors supported by your Alienware Aurora R15 AMD.
Table 2. Processor

Description	Option one	Option two	Option three	Option four
Processor type	AMD Ryzen 5 7600X	AMD Ryzen 7 7700X	AMD Ryzen 9 7900X	AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
Processor wattage NOTE: If your computer is shipped with a processor supporting 105 W, you can overclock the processing speed beyond the standard specifications.	105 W	105 W	170 W	170 W
Processor core count	6	8	12	16
Processor thread count	12	16	24	32
Processor speed	4.70 GHz to 5.30 GHz	4.50 GHz to 5.40 GHz	4.70 GHz to 5.60 GHz	4.50 GHz to 5.70 GHz
Processor cache	6 MB + 32 MB	8 MB + 32 MB	12 MB + 64 MB	16 MB + 64 MB

Table 3. Processor

Chipset
The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your Alienware Aurora R15 AMD.
Table 4. Chipset

Operating system
Your Alienware Aurora R15 AMD supports the following operating systems:

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

Memory
The following table lists the memory specifications of your Alienware Aurora R15 AMD.
Table 5. Memory specifications

Table 5. Memory specifications (continued)

Ports and connectors
The following table lists the external and internal ports available on your Alienware Aurora R15 AMD.
Table 6. Ports and connectors

Table 6. Ports and connectors (continued)

Ethernet
The following table lists the wired Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) specifications of your Alienware Aurora R15 AMD.
Table 7. Ethernet specifications

Wireless module
The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) modules that are supported on your Alienware Aurora R15 AMD.
Table 8. Wireless module specifications

Table 8. Wireless module specifications (continued)

Storage
This section lists the storage options on your Alienware Aurora R15 AMD.
Your Alienware Aurora R15 AMD supports one of the following storage configurations:

• Up to two M.2 2230 or M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe solid-state drives
• Up to two M.2 2230 or M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe solid-state drives + one 3.5-inch hard drive The SSD slot 0 of your computer is the primary drive.

Table 9. Storage specifications

Storage type	Interface type	Capacity
One M.2 2230 solid-state drive	PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe, up to 64 Gbps	Up to 256 GB
One M.2 2280 solid-state drive	PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe, up to 64 Gbps	Up to 4 TB
One M.2 2230 solid-state drive	PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe, up to 32 Gbps	Up to 256 GB
One 3.5-inch hard drive NOTE: 3.5-inch hard-disk drive can be changed to two 2.5-inch hard-disk drives by purchasing the conversion kit from Dell sales agent.	SATA AHCI 6 Gbps	Up to 2 TB

Video
The following table lists the detailed discrete graphics specifications of your Alienware Aurora R15 AMD.
Table 10. Discrete graphics specifications

Video port resolution
The following table lists the video port resolution for your Alienware Aurora R15 AMD.
Table 11. Video port resolution

Audio
The following table lists the audio specifications of your Alienware Aurora R15 AMD.
Table 12. Audio specifications

Power ratings
The following table lists the power rating specifications of Alienware Aurora R15 AMD.
Table 13. Power ratings

Description	Option one	Option two
Type	750 W SFFX Platinum	1350 W SFFX Platinum
Input voltage	90 VAC - 264 VAC	90 VAC - 264 VAC
Input frequency	47 Hz - 63 Hz	47 Hz - 63 Hz
Input current (maximum)	10 A	16 A 15 A NOTE: For computers shipped with 1350 W power supply unit in Australia, New Zealand, and Switzerland, you must mandatorily use 15 A/16 A power adapter.
Output current (continuous)	Operating: 12 VA - 36 A 12 VB - 27 A 12 VC - 36 A Standby: 12 VA - 1.50 A 12 VB - 5 A 12 VC - 0 A	Operating: 12 VA - 42 A 12 VB - 36 A 12 VC - 72 A Standby: 12 VA - 1.50 A 12 VB - 5 A 12 VC - 0 A
Rated output voltage	12 VA 12 VB 12 VC	12 VA 12 VB 12 VC
Temperature range
Operating	5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F)	5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F)
Storage	-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)	-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)

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 AlienFX lighting zones:

• Alienhead power button
• Bezel ring
• Bezel ambient
• Alienware wordmark (only on certain configurations)
• Internal chassis (only on certain configurations)
• Liquid cooler pump (only on certain configurations)
• Fan (only on certain configurations)
  NOTE: Information about the location of AlienFX lighting zones on your computer is available in AWCC.

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 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 15. 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.
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.