Aurora R6
Setup and Specifications
Computer Model: Alienware Aurora R6
Regulatory Model: D23M
Regulatory Type: D23M001
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2017 - 01
Rev. A00
Contents
Set up your computer.................................................... 4
Setting up the Virtual Reality (VR) headset —
optional...........................................................................7
Views..............................................................................8
Front................................................................................................8
Back...............................................................................................10
Back panel......................................................................................12
Specifications............................................................... 15
Dimensions and weight................................................................... 15
System information..........................................................................15
Memory..........................................................................................16
Ports and connectors.......................................................................16
Communications..............................................................................17
Video............................................................................................. 17
Audio............................................................................................. 18
Storage...........................................................................................18
Power ratings..................................................................................19
Computer environment................................................................... 19
Getting help and contacting Alienware......................21
Self-help resources..........................................................................21
Contacting Alienware......................................................................21
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Set up your computer
1 Connect the keyboard and mouse.
2 Connect the network cable — optional.
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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 PCIExpress X16 (graphics slot 1) is the primary graphics card.
4 Connect the power cable.
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5 Press the power button.
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Setting up the Virtual Reality (VR)
headset — optional
NOTE: The VR headset is sold separately.
1 Download and run the setup tools for your VR headset at www.dell.com/
VRsupport.
2 Connect the VR headset to the designated USB and HDMI ports on your
computer, when prompted.
NOTE: Connect the headset to the HDMI port on the primary
graphics card and connect the display to any available port on the
card.
3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.
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