Chapter 3: Specifications of Alienware Area-51m R2..........................................................................10
Dimensions and weight...................................................................................................................................................... 10
Power adapter.....................................................................................................................................................................16
Operating and storage environment..................................................................................................................................18
Chapter 6: Getting help and contacting Alienware..............................................................................23
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Set up your Alienware Area-51m R2
NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.
Connect one or both power adapters that are supplied with your computer, then press the power button.
NOTE: Your computer ships with two power adapters, and it operates normally with one power adapter connected. For
maximum gaming performance, it is recommended to connect two adapters. Only use adapters supplied with your device, or
Dell-approved adapters to power your device.
Alienware Graphics Amplifier
Alienware Graphics Amplifier enables you to connect an external graphics card to your computer.
When using the Virtual Reality (VR) headset, connect the HDMI cable to the graphics card installed on your Alienware Graphics
Amplifier. The USB cables from the VR headset can be connected either to your computer or your Alienware Graphics Amplifier.
NOTE: The USB dongle is not required, if you are connecting the USB 3.2 Gen 1 cables on your VR headset to the USB 3.2 Gen
1 Type-A port on your Alienware Graphics Amplifier.
For more information about Alienware Graphics Amplifier, see Alienware Graphics Amplifier User’s Guide at www.dell.com/support.
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Views of Alienware Area-51m R2
Front
1. Left speaker
Provides audio output.
2. Right speaker
Provides audio output.
Right
1. SD-card slot
Reads from and writes to the SD card. The computer supports the following card types:
● Secure Digital (SD)
● Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
● Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)
2. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2)
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
Left
1. Security-cable slot (wedge-shaped)
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Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.
2. Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) port
Supports USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort 1.2, Thunderbolt 3 and also enables you to connect to an external display using a display
adapter.
Provides data transfer rates up to 10 Gbps for USB 3.2 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.
3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers.
Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. PowerShare enables you to charge your USB devices even when your computer is
turned off.
NOTE: If the charge on your computer’s battery is less than 10 percent, you must connect the power adapter to charge your
computer, and USB devices connected to the PowerShare port.
NOTE: If a USB device is connected to the PowerShare port before the computer is turned off or in hibernate state, you
must disconnect and connect it again to enable charging.
NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is turned off or in sleep state. In such cases, turn on the
computer to charge the device.
4. Microphone/headphone port (configurable)
Connect an external microphone for sound input or headphones for sound output.
5. Headset port
Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).
Base
1. Touchpad
Move your finger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click and two finger tap to right-click.
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2. Left-click area
Press to left-click.
3. Right-click area
Press to right-click.
4. 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.
Display
1. Left microphone
Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.
2. Camera
Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos.
3. Camera-status light
Turns on when the camera is in use.
4. Right microphone
Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.
5. Tobii Eye Tracker
Application that enables you to interact with your computer using your eyes.
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Back
1. HDMI port
Connect to a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.
2. Mini DisplayPort
Connect to a TV or another DisplayPort-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.
3. Network port
Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access.
4. External graphics port
Connect an Alienware Graphics Amplifier to enhance the graphics performance.
5. Power-adapter ports (2)
Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer.
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Bottom
1. 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.
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Specifications of Alienware Area-51m R2
Dimensions and weight
The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Alienware Area-51m R2.
Table 1. Dimensions and weight
DescriptionValues
Height:
Front height27.65 mm (1.09 in.)
Peak height44 mm (1.73 in.)
Rear height31.80 mm (1.25 in.)
Width402.60 mm (15.85 in.)
Depth319.14 mm (12.56 in.)
Weight (maximum)
● 4.10 kg (9.04 lb): Computers shipped with NVIDIA GeForce
GTX 1660 Ti
● 4.70 kg (10.36 lb): Computers shipped with other graphics
cards
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 Area-51m R2.
Table 2. Processor
DescriptionOption oneOption twoOption threeOption four
Processor type
Processor wattage
Processor core count
Processor thread count
10th Generation Intel
Core i7-10700
65 W125 W65 W125 W
881010
16162020
10th Generation Intel
Core i7-10700k
10th Generation Intel
Core i9-10900
10th Generation Intel Core
i9-10900k
Processor speed
Processor cache
Integrated graphics
10
Up to 4.80 GHzUp to 5.10 GHzUp to 5.10 GHzUp to 5.20 GHz
16 MB16 MB20 MB20 MB
Intel UHD Graphics
630
Intel UHD Graphics
630
Intel UHD Graphics
630
Intel UHD Graphics 630
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Chipset
The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your Alienware Area-51m R2.
Table 3. Chipset
DescriptionValues
Chipset
Processor
DRAM bus width
Flash EPROM
PCIe bus
Z490
10th Generation Intel Core i7/i7k/i9/i9k
128-bit
24 MB
Up to Gen3
Operating system
Your Alienware Area-51m R2 supports the following operating systems:
● Windows 10 Home, 64-bit
● Windows 10 Pro, 64-bit
Memory
The following table lists the memory specifications of your Alienware Area-51m R2.
NOTE: Only Dell supplied XMP memory modules are
supported on this computer. Third-party XMP memory
modules are not supported.
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External ports
The following table lists the external ports of your Alienware Area-51m R2.
Table 5. External ports
DescriptionValues
Network port
USB ports
Audio port
Video port
Media-card reader
Docking port
Power-adapter port
Security
Internal slots
One RJ45 port
● Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
● One USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare
● One Thunderbolt 3 port
● One global headset port
● One microphone/headphone retaskable port
● One HDMI 2.0 port
● One mini DisplayPort 1.4
● One external graphics port
One SD-card slot
Not supported
Two 7.4 mm power-adapter ports
One noble lock slot
The following table lists the internal slots of your Alienware Area-51m R2.
Table 6. Internal slots
DescriptionValues
M.2
● One M.2 2230 slot for WiFi and Bluetooth combo card
● Two M.2 2230/2280 slots for solid-state drive
● Two optional M.2 2280 slots on Sled board
NOTE: To learn more about the features of different types
of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article SLN301626 at
www.dell.com/support.
Ethernet
The following table lists the wired Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) specifications of your Alienware Area-51m R2.
Table 7. Ethernet specifications
DescriptionValues
Model number
Transfer rate
Killer E3000 Gigabit ethernet controller
10/100/1000/2500 Mbps
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Wireless module
The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) module supported on your Alienware Area-51m R2.
Table 8. Wireless module specifications
DescriptionValues
Model number
Transfer rate
Frequency bands supported
Wireless standards
Encryption
Bluetooth
Killer AX1650i
Up to 2212 Mbps
2.4 GHz/5 GHz
● WiFi 802.11a/b/g
● Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n)
● Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac)
● Wi-Fi 6 (WiFi 802.11ax)
● 64-bit/128-bit WEP
● AES-CCMP
● TKIP
Bluetooth 5.1
Audio
The following table lists the audio specifications of your Alienware Area-51m R2.
Table 9. Audio specifications
DescriptionValues
Audio controller
Stereo conversion
Internal audio interface
External audio interface
Number of speakers
Internal-speaker amplifier
External volume controls
Speaker output:
Subwoofer output
Microphone
Average speaker output
Peak speaker output
Realtek ALC3282-CG
Supported
High-definition audio interface
● One global headset jack supports headset/headphone
● One headphone retasking jack supports headphone/line-
out/line-in/microphone
Four
Supported
Media-control shortcut keys
4 W
6 W
Not supported
Digital array microphones in camera assembly
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Storage
This section lists the storage options on your Alienware Area-51m R2.
Your Alienware Area-51m R2 supports one of the following storage configurations:
● One M.2 solid-state drive
● Two M.2 solid-state drives
● One 2.5-inch hard drive and one M.2 solid-state drive
● Three M.2 solid-state drives
● One 2.5-inch hard drive and two M.2 solid-state drives
● Four M.2 solid-state drives
The M.2 drive is the primary drive of your Alienware Area-51m R2.
Table 10. Storage specifications
Storage typeInterface typeCapacity
2.5-inch hard driveSATA AHCI, up to 6 GbpsUp to 1 TB
M.2 2230 solid-state drivePCIe NVMe Gen3 x4, up to 32 GbpsUp to 256 GB
M.2 2280 solid-state drivePCIe NVMe Gen3 x4, up to 32 GbpsUp to 2 TB
Media-card reader
The following table lists the media cards supported by your Alienware Area-51m R2.
Table 11. Media-card reader specifications
DescriptionValues
Media-card type
Media-cards supported
NOTE: The maximum capacity supported by the media-card reader varies depending on the standard of the media card
installed in your computer.
One SD card
● Secure Digital (SD)
● Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
● Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)
Keyboard
The following table lists the keyboard specifications of your Alienware Area-51m R2.
Table 12. Keyboard specifications
DescriptionValues
Keyboard type
● RGB per key backlit keyboard (Rubber dome)
● RGB per key backlit keyboard (Cherry Mechanical Switch)
Keyboard layout
Number of keys
14
QWERTY
● United States and Canada: 103 keys
● United Kingdom: 104 keys
● Japan: 107 keys
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Table 12. Keyboard specifications (continued)
DescriptionValues
Keyboard size
Keyboard shortcuts
X =19.05 mm key pitch
Y =19.05 mm key pitch
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.
NOTE: You can define the primary behavior of the function
keys (F1–F12) changing Function Key Behavior in BIOS
setup program.
For more information, see Keyboard shortcuts.
Camera
The following table lists the camera specifications of your Alienware Area-51m R2.
Table 13. Camera specifications
DescriptionValues
Number of cameras
Camera type
One
RGB HD camera
Camera location
Camera sensor type
Camera resolution:
Still image
Video
Diagonal viewing angle:
Front camera
CMOS sensor technology
0.92 megapixels
1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps
74.9 degrees
Touchpad
The following table lists the touchpad specifications of your Alienware Area-51m R2.
Table 14. Touchpad specifications
DescriptionValues
Touchpad resolution:
Horizontal
Vertical
1727
1092
Touchpad dimensions:
Horizontal
Vertical
56 mm (2.20 in.)
100 mm (3.94 in.)
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Table 14. Touchpad specifications (continued)
DescriptionValues
Touchpad gesturesFor more information about touchpad gestures available on
Windows 10, see the Microsoft knowledge base article 4027871
at support.microsoft.com.
Power adapter
The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your Alienware Area-51m R2.
Table 15. Power adapter specifications
DescriptionOption oneOption twoOption three
Type
Connector dimensions:
External diameter
Internal diameter
Input voltage
Input frequency
Input current (maximum)
Output current (continuous)
Rated output voltage
Temperature range:
Operating
Storage
180 W240 W330 W
7.40 mm7.40 mm7.40 mm
5.10 mm5.10 mm5.10 mm
100 VAC–240 VAC100 VAC–240 VAC100 VAC–240 VAC
50 Hz–60 Hz50 Hz–60 Hz50 Hz–60 Hz
2.34 A5 A4.40 A
9.23 A12.31 A16.92 A
19.50 VDC19.50 VDC19.50 VDC
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to
158°F)
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to
158°F)
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to
158°F)
Battery
The following table lists the battery specifications of your Alienware Area-51m R2.
Table 16. Battery specifications
DescriptionValues
Battery type
Battery voltage
Battery weight (maximum)
Battery dimensions:
Height
Width
16
6-cell “smart” lithium-ion (90 WHr)
11.40 VDC
0.37 kg (0.82 lb)
15.80 mm (0.62 in.)
222 mm (8.74 in.)
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Table 16. Battery specifications (continued)
DescriptionValues
Depth
Temperature range:
Operating
Storage
Battery operating timeVaries depending on operating conditions and can significantly
Battery charging time (approximate)
NOTE: Control the charging time, duration, start and end
time, and so on using the Dell Power Manager application.
For more information on the Dell Power Manager see, Meand My Dell on www.dell.com.
Coin-cell battery
81 mm (3.19 in.)
0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
reduce under certain power-intensive conditions.
4 hours (when the computer is off)
NOTE: Control the charging time, duration, start and end
time, and so on using the Dell Power Manager application.
For more information on the Dell Power Manager, see Meand My Dell on www.dell.com.
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Display
The following table lists the display specifications of your Alienware Area-51m R2.
Table 17. Display specifications
DescriptionOption oneOption twoOption three
Display type
Display-panel technology
Display-panel dimensions
(active area):
Height
Width
Diagonal
Display-panel native resolution
Luminance (typical)
Megapixels
Color gamut
Pixels Per Inch (PPI)
Contrast ratio (typ)
Full High Definition (FHD)Full High Definition (FHD)Ultra High Definition (UHD)
The following table lists the specifications of the discrete graphics processing unit (GPU) supported by your Alienware Area-51m R2.
Table 19. GPU — Discrete
ControllerExternal display supportMemory sizeMemory type
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti One HDMI 2.0 port, one mini
DisplayPort 1.4
NIVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060One HDMI 2.0 port, one mini
DisplayPort 1.4
NIVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
SUPER
NIVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
SUPER
AMD Radeon RX 5700MOne HDMI 2.0 port, one mini
One HDMI 2.0 port, one mini
DisplayPort 1.4
One HDMI 2.0 port, one mini
DisplayPort 1.4
DisplayPort 1.4
6 GBGDDR6
6 GBGDDR6
8 GBGDDR6
8 GBGDDR6
8 GBGDDR6
Operating and storage environment
This table lists the operating and storage specifications of your Alienware Area-51m R2.
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
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Table 20. Computer environment
DescriptionOperatingStorage
Temperature range
Relative humidity (maximum)
Vibration (maximum)
*
Shock (maximum)
Altitude (maximum)
* 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.
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)-40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)
10% to 90% (non-condensing)0% to 95% (non-condensing)
0.66 GRMS1.30 GRMS
140 G†160 G†
0 m to 3048 m (0 ft to 10000 ft)0 m to 10668 m (0 ft to 35000 ft)
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Keyboard shortcuts
NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys used for shortcuts remain the
same across all language configurations.
Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary
functions. The symbol shown on the lower part of the key refers to the character that is typed out when the key is pressed. If you
press shift and the key, the symbol shown on the upper part of the key is typed out. For example, if you press 2, 2 is typed out; if you
press Shift + 2, @ is typed out.
The keys F1-F12 at the top row of the keyboard are function keys for multi-media control, as indicated by the icon at the bottom of
the key. Press the function key to invoke the task represented by the icon. For example, pressing F1 mutes the audio (refer to the
table below).
However, if the function keys F1-F12 are needed for specific software applications, multi-media functionality can be disabled by
pressing Fn + Esc. Subsequently, multi-media control can be invoked by pressing Fn and the respective function key. For example,
mute audio by pressing Fn + F1.
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
KeysDescription
Disconnect Alienware Graphics Amplifier
Disable/enable wireless
Mute audio
Decrease volume
Increase volume
Switch to external display
Decrease brightness
Increase brightness
Disable/enable touchpad
Disable/enable AlienFX
Your computer comes with pre-programmable macro keys that enable you to execute multiple actions with a single key press.
Table 22. List of Macro keys
KeysDescription
20
Macro keys
NOTE: You can configure modes and assign multiple tasks
for the macro keys on the keyboard.
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Table 22. List of Macro keys (continued)
KeysDescription
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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 or the knowledge base article
SLN128904 at www.dell.com/support.
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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 resourcesResource location
Information about Alienware products and serviceswww.alienware.com
My Dell
Tips
Contact SupportIn Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter.
Online help for operating systemwww.dell.com/support/windows
www.dell.com/support/linux
Troubleshooting information, user manuals, setup instructions,
product specifications, technical help blogs, drivers, software
updates, and so on
VR Supportwww.dell.com/VRsupport
Videos providing step-by-step instructions to service your
computer
www.alienware.com/gamingservices
www.youtube.com/alienwareservices
Contacting Alienware
To contact Alienware for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see
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.
www.alienware.com.
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