Dell Alienware 17 R4 Specifications

Alienware 17 R4
Setup and Specifications

Computer Model: Alienware 17 R4
Regulatory Model: P31E
Regulatory Type: P31E001

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personal injury, or death.

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2016 - 11

Rev. A01

Contents

Set up your computer.................................................... 5

Setting up the Virtual Reality (VR) headset — optional...................... 5

HTC Vive....................................................................................5

Oculus Rift..................................................................................6

Oculus Rift with touch................................................................. 7

Alienware Graphics Amplifier..........................................................10

Views............................................................................ 11

Base................................................................................................11

Display (with Tobii Aware)............................................................... 11

Display (with Tobii Eye Tracker).......................................................13

Back...............................................................................................14

Left................................................................................................15

Right.............................................................................................. 16

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Specifications............................................................... 17

Dimensions and weight....................................................................17

System information..........................................................................17

Memory.......................................................................................... 18

Ports and connectors.......................................................................18

Communications..............................................................................18

Audio............................................................................................. 19

Storage.......................................................................................... 19

Keyboard.......................................................................................20

Camera..........................................................................................20

Touch pad......................................................................................20

Battery........................................................................................... 21

Video............................................................................................. 21

Power adapter................................................................................22

Display...........................................................................................23

Computer environment...................................................................23

Tobii Aware..................................................................25

Features.........................................................................................25

Enabling or disabling Tobii Aware...................................................25

Keyboard shortcuts..................................................... 26

Getting help and contacting Alienware..................... 28

Self-help resources.........................................................................28

Contacting Alienware.....................................................................29

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Set up your computer

Connect the power adapter and press the power button.

Setting up the Virtual Reality (VR) headset — optional

NOTE: The VR headset is sold separately.

NOTE: If you are using Alienware Graphics Amplifier with your
computer, see Alienware Graphics Amplifier.

HTC Vive

1 Download and run the setup tools for your VR headset at www.dell.com/

VRsupport.

2 Connect the HDMI cable of the HTC Vive headset to the back of your

computer.

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3 Connect the USB cable from the Vive hub to the USB 3.0 port at the right

side of your computer.

4 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.

Oculus Rift

NOTE: The USB dongles are only shipped with computers that are Oculus
certified.

1 Download and run the setup tools for your VR headset at www.dell.com/

VRsupport.

2 Connect the HDMI cable of the Oculus Rift headset to the back of your

computer.

3 Connect the Oculus Rift headset to the USB Type-A port at the right side of

your computer.

4 Connect the Oculus Rift tracker to the USB Type-A port at the left side of

your computer.

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5 Connect a USB Type-C to Type-A dongle to the Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-

C) port at the back of your computer.

6 Connect the XBOX controller to the USB Type-A port on the USB dongle.

7 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.

Oculus Rift with touch

NOTE: The USB dongles are only shipped with computers that are Oculus
certified.

1 Download and run the setup tools for your VR headset at www.dell.com/

VRsupport.

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2 Connect the HDMI cable of the Oculus Rift headset to the back of your

computer.

3 Connect the Oculus Rift headset to the USB Type-A port at the right side of

your computer.

4 Connect a USB Type-C to Type-A dongle to the Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-

C) port on the back of your computer.

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5 Connect the Oculus Rift tracker to the USB Type-A port at the left side of

your computer.

6 Connect a USB Type-C to Type-A dongle to the USB 3.0 (Type-C) port at

the left side of your computer.

7 Connect the XBOX controller to the USB Type-A port on the USB dongle.

8 Connect the Oculus Rift tracker for Touch to the USB Type-A port on the

dongle.

9 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.

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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 3.0
cables on your VR headset to the USB 3.0 Type-A port on your Alienware
Graphics Amplifier.

For more information about Alienware Graphics Amplifier, see

Amplifier User’s Guide

at http://www.dell.com/support.

Alienware Graphics

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Views

Base

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.
Press and hold for 4 seconds to force shut-down the computer.

NOTE: You can customize the power-button behavior in Power
Options.

2 Macro keys

Run pre-defined Macros.
Define the macro keys using the Alienware Command Center.

Display (with Tobii Aware)

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1 Left microphone

Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.

2 Infrared emitter

Emits infrared light, which enables the infrared camera to sense depth and
track motion.

NOTE: The infrared emitter blinks to detect the user’s presence. To
stop the emitter from blinking, turn off the Tobii Aware. For more
information about the Tobii Aware, see Tobii Aware.

3 Infrared camera

Depth-sensing feature of the camera enhances security when paired with
Windows Hello face authentication.

4 Camera

Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos.

5 Camera-status light

Turns on when the camera is in use.

6 Right microphone

Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.

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7 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.

Display (with Tobii Eye Tracker)

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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6 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.

Back

1 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.

2 Mini DisplayPort

Connect a TV or another DisplayPort-in enabled device. Provides video and
audio output.

3 HDMI port

Connect a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio
output.

4 Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) port

Supports USB 3.1 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 3.1 Gen 2 and up to 40
Gbps for Thunderbolt 3.

5 External graphics port

Connect an Alienware Graphics Amplifier to enhance the graphics
performance.

6 Power-adapter port

Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer and charge
the battery.

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Left

1 Security-cable slot (for Noble locks)

Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your
computer.

2 USB 3.0 (Type-C) port

Connect peripherals such as external storage devices, printers, and external
displays.

Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. Supports Power Delivery that
enables power supply to devices. Provides up to 15 W power output that
enables faster charging.

NOTE: Adapters (sold separately) are required to connect standard
USB and DisplayPort devices.

3 USB 3.0 port with PowerShare

Connect peripherals such as 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.

4 Microphone/headphone port (configurable)

Connect an external microphone for sound input or a headphone for sound
output.

5 Headset port

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Connect a headphone or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).

Right

1 USB 3.0 port

Connect peripherals such as storage devices and printers. Provides data
transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.

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Specifications

Dimensions and weight

Table 1. Dimensions and weight

Height 29.99 mm (1.18 in)

Width 424 mm (16.69 in)

Depth 332 mm (13.07 in)

Weight 4.42 kg (9.74 lb)

NOTE: The weight of your
computer varies depending on
the configuration ordered and
the manufacturing variability.

System information

Table 2. System information

Computer model Alienware 17 R4

Processor

• 6th generation Intel Core i7/i7k

• 7th generation Intel Core i7/i7k

Chipset

NOTE: If your computer is
shipped with an Intel Core i7k
processor, you can overclock the
processing speed beyond the
standard specifications.

• Intel CM236

• Intel CM238

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Memory

Table 3. Memory specifications

Slots Two SODIMM slots

Type DDR4

Speed 2133 MHz, 2400 MHz, and 2667 MHz

Configurations supported 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB

Ports and connectors

Table 4. Ports and connectors

Network One RJ-45 port

USB

• One USB 3.0 port

• One USB 3.0 port with PowerShare

• One USB 3.0 (Type-C) port

• Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) port

Audio/Video

• One HDMI port

• One microphone/headphone port
(configurable)

• One headset port

• One Mini DisplayPort

• One external graphics port

Communications

Table 5. Communications specifications

Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet

controller integrated on system board

Wireless

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• Wi-Fi 802.11ac

• Bluetooth 4.1

• Miracast

Audio

Table 6. Audio specifications

Controller Realtek ALC 3266

Speakers Stereo

Speaker output

• Average: 4 W

• Peak: 5 W

Subwoofer output

Microphone Digital-array microphones

Volume controls Media-control shortcut keys

• Average: 2 W

• Peak: 2.5 W

Storage

Table 7. Storage specifications

Interface

Hard drive One 2.5-inch drive

Solid-state drive (SSD)

• SATA 6 Gbps

• PCIe up to 32 Gbps

• Two full-size M.2 PCIe/SATA drives

• One half-size M.2 PCIe/SATA drive

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Keyboard

Table 8. Keyboard specifications

Type Backlit keyboard

Shortcut keys 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) by changing
Function Key Behavior in BIOS
setup program.

Keyboard shortcuts

Camera

Table 9. Camera specifications

Resolution

Diagonal viewing angle 74 degrees

• Still image: 2.07 megapixels

• Video: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) at
30 fps (maximum)

Touch pad

Table 10. Touch pad specifications

Resolution

Dimensions

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• Horizontal: 1727

• Vertical: 1092

• Height: 56 mm (2.20 in)

• Width: 100 mm (3.94 in)

Battery

Table 11. Battery specifications

Type 4-cell “smart” lithium-ion

(68 WHr)

Weight (maximum) 0.32 kg (0.71 lb) 0.42 kg (0.93 lb)

Voltage 15.20 VDC 11.40 VDC

Life span (approximate) 300 discharge/charge cycles

Temperature range:
Operating

Temperature range:
Storage

Coin-cell battery CR-2032

Dimensions:

Height 13.50 mm (0.53 in)

Width 89.20 mm (3.51 in)

Depth 259.60 mm (10.22 in)

Operating time Varies depending on operating conditions and can

significantly reduce under certain power-intensive
conditions.

0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)

–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)

6-cell “smart” lithium-ion
(99 WHr)

Video

Table 12. Video specifications

Controller

Integrated Discrete

• Intel HD Graphics
530

• Intel HD Graphics
630

• AMD Radeon RX 470

• NVIDIA GeForce
GTX 1060

• NVIDIA GeForce
GTX 1070

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Integrated Discrete

• NVIDIA GeForce
GTX 1080

Memory Shared system memory

• 6 GB GDDR5

• 8 GB GDDR5

• 8 GB GDDR5X

Power adapter

Table 13. Power adapter specifications

Type 180 W 240 W 330 W

Input voltage 100 VAC–240

VAC

Input frequency 50 Hz–60 Hz 50 Hz–60 Hz 50 Hz–60 Hz

Input current
(maximum)

Output current
(continuous)

Rated output
voltage

Temperature
range: Operating

Temperature
range: Storage

2.34 A/2.50 A 3.50 A 4.40 A

9.23 A 12.30 A 16.92 A

19.50 VDC 19.50 VDC 19.50 VDC

0°C to 40°C
(32°F to 104°F)

–40°C to 70°C
(–40°F to 158°F)

100 VAC–240
VAC

0°C to 40°C
(32°F to 104°F)

–40°C to 70°C
(–40°F to 158°F)

100 VAC–240
VAC

0°C to 40°C
(32°F to 104°F)

–40°C to 70°C
(–40°F to 158°F)

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Display

Table 14. Display specifications

Type 17.3-inch FHD

(optional Tobii
Eye-tracking)

Resolution
(maximum)

Viewing angle
(Left/Right/Up/
Down)

Pixel pitch 0.1989 mm 0.14925 mm 0.0995 mm

Height
(excluding bezel)

Width
(excluding bezel)

Diagonal
(excluding bezel)

Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz 60 Hz

Controls Brightness can be controlled using shortcut keys

1920 x 1080 2560 x 1440 3840 x 2160

89/89/89/89
degrees

214.81 mm (8.46
in)

381.89 mm (15.04
in)

439.42 mm (17.30
in)

17.3-inch QHD
(with Tobii Eye­tracking)

70/70/60/60
degrees

214.92 mm (8.46
in)

382.08 mm (15.04
in)

439.42 mm (17.30
in)

17.3-inch UHD
(with Tobii Eye­tracking)

89/89/89/89
degrees

214.94 mm (8.46
in)

382.12 mm (15.04
in)

439.42 mm (17.30
in)

Computer environment

Airborne contaminant level: G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985

Table 15. Computer environment

Operating Storage

Temperature range 5°C to 35°C (41°F to

95°F)

Relative humidity
(maximum)

Vibration (maximum) 0.26 GRMS 1.37 GRMS

10% to 90%
(non-condensing)

–40°C to 65°C (–40°F to
149°F)

0% to 95%
(non-condensing)

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Operating Storage

Shock (maximum)

Altitude (maximum) –15.20 m to 3048 m

* 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.

*

40 G for 2 ms with a
change in velocity of 20
in/s (51 cm/s)

(–50 ft to 10,000 ft)

105 G for 2 ms with a

†

change in velocity of 52.5
in/s (133 cm/s)

–15.20 m to 10,668 m
(–50 ft to 35,000 ft)

‡

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Tobii Aware

Tobii Aware application enables the infrared sensors on your computer to manage
power, security, and Alien FX lighting.

Features

The following table shows the features of Tobii Aware.

Table 16. Features

Dim brightness

Turn off screen Turns off the screen when you are not

Sleep mode Sends your computer to sleep before

Turn off lights

Windows Hello Enables you to login to your computer

Alien FX lighting Enables Alien FX lighting feature when

Reduces screen brightness when you
are not in front of it.

in front of it.

Windows power plan when you are not
in front of the screen.

Turns off the computer lights when you
are not in front of the screen.

without the login id or password when
paired with Windows Hello face
authentication.

you are in front of your screen.

Enabling or disabling Tobii Aware

1 Select the Eye detection indicator on the activity field in Windows.
2 Toggle the On/Off switch located on the top. Default: On
3 Save the settings and exit.

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Keyboard shortcuts

Table 17. List of keyboard shortcuts

Keys Description

Disconnect Alienware Graphics
Amplifier

Disable/enable wireless

Mute audio

Decrease volume

Increase volume

Toggle integrated/discrete graphics

Switch to external display

Decrease brightness

Increase brightness

Disable/enable touch pad

Disable/enable AlienFX

Table 18. List of Macro keys

Keys Description

Macro keys

NOTE: You can configure modes
and assign multiple tasks for the
macro keys on the keyboard.

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Keys Description

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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 19. Alienware products and online self-help resources

Information about Alienware products
and services

Dell Help & Support app

Get started app Get started app

Accessing help In Windows search, type Help and

Online help for operating system www.dell.com/support/windows

Troubleshooting information, user
manuals, setup instructions, product
specifications, technical help blogs,
drivers, software updates, and so on

VR Support www.dell.com/VRsupport

Videos providing step-by-step
instructions to service your computer

www.alienware.com

Support, and press Enter.

www.dell.com/support/linux

www.alienware.com/gamingservices

www.youtube.com/alienwareservices

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Contacting Alienware

To contact Alienware for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see

www.alienware.com.

NOTE: Availability varies by country and product, and some services may
not be available in your country.

NOTE: If you do not have an active internet connection, you can find
contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell
product catalog.

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