Dell Alienware Aurora R10 User Manual

Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition
Setup and Specifications

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2020 - 01

Rev. A01

Contents

1 Set up your computer.............................................................................................................................4

2 Views of Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition...........................................................................................7

Front...................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Back.......................................................................................................................................................................................8

Back panel............................................................................................................................................................................ 9

3 Specifications of Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition.............................................................................11

Dimensions and weight....................................................................................................................................................... 11

Processors.............................................................................................................................................................................11

Chipset.................................................................................................................................................................................11

Operating system................................................................................................................................................................12

Memory................................................................................................................................................................................12

Ports and connectors.......................................................................................................................................................... 12

Communications..................................................................................................................................................................13

Video...................................................................................................................................................................................14

Audio...................................................................................................................................................................................14

Storage................................................................................................................................................................................ 14

Power ratings...................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Computer environment...................................................................................................................................................... 15

4 Alienware Command Center...............................................................................................................16

5 Getting help and contacting Alienware..............................................................................................17

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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.

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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 PCI-Express X16 (graphics slot 1) is the primary graphics
card.

4. Connect the power cable.

5. Press the power button.

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Views of Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition

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.

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

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

2. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2)

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

3. USB 3.1 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 connected USB devices.

NOTE: Connected USB devices will not charge when the computer is turned off or in sleep state. To start charging
connected devices, turn on the computer.

4. USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-C) port

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

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Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. Supports Power Delivery that enables two-way power supply between devices.
Provides up to 7.5 W power output that enables faster charging.

5. Headphone port

Connect a headphone or speakers.

6. Microphone port

Connect an external microphone to provide sound input.

Back

1. Back panel

Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices.

2. PCI-Express X16 (graphics slot 1)

Connect a PCI-Express card such as graphics, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.

For optimal graphics performance, use a PCI-Express X16 slot for connecting the graphics card.

NOTE: The PCI-Express X16 slot works at X8 lanes only.

NOTE: If you have two graphics cards, the card installed in PCI-Express X16 (graphics slot 1) is the primary graphics
card.

3. PCI-Express X4 slots (2)

Connect a PCI-Express card such as graphics, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.

NOTE: The PCI-Express X4 slot 3 works at X2 lanes only.

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4. PCI-Express X16 (graphics slot 2)

Connect a PCI-Express card such as graphics, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.

For optimal graphics performance, use a PCI-Express X16 slot for connecting the graphics card.

NOTE: The PCI-Express X16 slot works at X8 lanes only.

5. Power-supply cage release-latches (2)

Allows you to remove the power supply unit from your computer.

6. Power-supply diagnostics button

Press to check the power‑supply state.

7. Power-supply diagnostics light

Indicates the power-supply state.

8. Power port

Connect a power cable to provide power to your computer.

9. 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.

10.Side panel release latch

Allows you to remove the side panel from your computer.

11. Security-cable slot (wedge-shaped)

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

Back panel

1. Coaxial S/PDIF port

Connect an amplifier, speakers, or a TV for digital audio output through a coaxial cable.

2. Optical S/PDIF port

Connect an amplifier, speakers, or a TV for digital audio output through an optical cable.

3. USB 2.0 ports (6)

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Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.

4. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port

Connect peripherals, such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps.

NOTE: This port does not support video/audio streaming or power delivery.

5. USB 3.1 Gen 2 port

Connect peripherals, such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps.

6. 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 side­right speakers.

7. Microphone port

Connect an external microphone to provide sound input.

8. 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.

9. Line-in port

Connect recording or playback devices such as a microphone or CD player.

10.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.

11. Rear L/R surround port

Connect audio-output devices such as speakers and amplifiers. In a 5.1 or a 7.1 speaker channel setup, connect the rear-left and
rear-right speakers.

12. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (3)

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

13. 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.

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Specifications of Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition

Dimensions and weight

Table 1. Dimensions and weight

Description Values

Height:

Front

441.80 mm (17.39 in.)

Rear

Width

Depth

Weight (maximum)

481.60 mm (18.96 in.)

222.80 mm (8.77 in.)

431.90 mm (17 in.)

17.80 kg (39.24 lb)

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

Processors

Table 2. Processors

Processors Wattage Core count Thread count Speed Cache

AMD Ryzen 9
3950X

AMD Ryzen 9
3900X

AMD Ryzen 9 3900 65 W 12 24 4.3/3.1 GHz 64 MB

AMD Ryzen 7
3800X

AMD Ryzen 7
3700X

AMD Ryzen 5
3600X

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 65 W 6 12 4.2/3.6 GHz 32 MB

AMD Ryzen 5 3500 65 W 6 6 4.1/3.6 GHz 16 MB

105 W 16 32 4.7/3.5 GHz 64 MB

105 W 12 24 4.6/3.8 GHz 64 MB

105 W 8 16 4.5/3.9 GHz 32 MB

65 W 8 16 4.4/3.6 GHz 32 MB

95 W 6 12 4.4/3.8 GHz 32 MB

Chipset

Table 3. Chipset

Description Values

Chipset

Processor

DRAM bus width

Flash EPROM

PCIe bus

B550A

AMD Ryzen 9/ AMD Ryzen 7/ AMD Ryzen 5

64 bits

128 MB

PCIe Gen4

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Operating system

• Windows 10 Home (64-bit)

• Windows 10 Professional (64-bit)

Memory

Table 4. Memory specifications

Description Values

Slots

Four UDIMM

Type

Speed

Maximum memory

Minimum memory

Memory per slot

Configurations supported:

Ports and connectors

DDR4

2666 MHz up to 3200 MHz (XMP memory)

64 GB

8 GB

8 GB and 16 GB

• 8 GB XMP at 2666 MHz

• 16 GB XMP at 2666 MHz

• 32 GB XMP at 2666 MHz

• 16 GB XMP at 2933 MHz

• 32 GB XMP at 2933 MHz

• 16 GB XMP at 3200 MHz

• 32 GB XMP at 3200 MHz

• 64 GB XMP at 2666 MHz

• 64 GB XMP at 2933 MHz

• 64 GB XMP at 3200 MHz

• 8 GB HyperX DDR4 XMP at 3200 MHz

• 16 GB HyperX DDR4 XMP at 3200 MHz

Table 5. Ports and connectors

Description Values

External:

Network

USB

Audio

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One RJ-45 port

• Six USB 2.0 ports

• Five USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports

• One USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C port

• One USB 3.1 Gen 2 port

• One USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port

• One USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with PowerShare

• One audio output/headphone port (supports 2 channel

• One audio input/microphone port

• One optical S/PDIF port

• One coaxial S/PDIF port

• One front L/R surround line-out port

audio)

Description Values

• One side L/R surround port

• One rear L/R surround port

• One center/subwoofer LFE surround port

• One line-in port

Video

Memory card reader

Power port

Security

Internal:

PCIe expansion card slots

mSATA

SATA

M.2

Not supported

NOTE: Connect the display to the discrete graphics card
of your computer.

Not supported

Not applicable

One security-slot (Wedge-shaped lock)

• Two PCIe x16 slots

• Two PCIe x4 slots

Not supported

Four

• One M.2 card slot for WLAN and Bluetooth

• One PCIe/SATA M.2 card slot for 2230/2280 solid-state
drive

NOTE: To learn more about the features of different types
of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article SLN301626.

Communications

Ethernet

Table 6. Ethernet specifications

Description Values

Model number

Transfer rate

Wireless module

Table 7. Wireless module specifications

Description Values

Model number

Transfer rate

Frequency bands supported

Wireless standards

Encryption

Qualcomm DW1810 Qualcomm DW1820 Killer AX1650

Up to 433 Mbps Up to 867 Mbps Up to 2.4 Gbps

Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz

Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac) Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac) Wi-Fi 6 (WiFi 802.11ax)

• 64-bit/128-bit WEP

• AES-CCMP

Killer E2600 Ethernet controller integrated on system board

10/100/1000 Mbps

• 64-bit/128-bit WEP

• AES-CCMP

• 64-bit/128-bit WEP

• AES-CCMP

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Description Values

Bluetooth

• CKIP

• TKIP

Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0

• CKIP

• TKIP

• CKIP

• TKIP

Video

Table 8. Discrete graphics specifications

Discrete graphics
Controller External display support Memory size Memory Type

AMD RX 5600 One HDMI port, Three DisplayPort 8 GB GDDR6

AMD RX 5700 (EM-ECS) One HDMI port, Three DisplayPort 8 GB GDDR6

AMD RX 5700 XT (EM-ECS) One HDMI port, Three DisplayPort 8 GB GDDR6

AMD RX 5700 One HDMI port, Three DisplayPort 8 GB GDDR6

AMD RX 5700 XT One HDMI port, Three DisplayPort 8 GB GDDR6

AMD Vega 20 One HDMI port, Three DisplayPort 16 GB GDDR6

NVIDIA GTX 1650 One DVI port, One HDMI port 4 GB GDDR6

NVIDIA GTX 1660 One DVI port, One HDMI port, One DisplayPort 6 GB GDDR6

NVIDIA GTX 1660Ti One DVI port, One HDMI port, One DisplayPort 6 GB GDDR6

NVIDIA RTX 2060SI One DVI port, One HDMI port, One DisplayPort 6 GB GDDR6

NVIDIA RTX 2060 Super One DVI port, One HDMI port, One DisplayPort 8 GB GDDR6

NVIDIA RTX 2070 B One DVI port, One HDMI port, Two DisplayPort 8 GB GDDR6

NVIDIA RTX 2070 Super One HDMI port, Three DisplayPort 8 GB GDDR6

NVIDIA RTX 2080 Super One HDMI port, Three DisplayPort 8 GB GDDR6

NVIDIA RTX 2080Ti One HDMI port, Three DisplayPort, One USB Type-C

port

11 GB GDDR6

Audio

Table 9. Audio specifications

Description Values

Type

Controller

Internal interface

External interface

Integrated 7.1 channel audio with S/PDIF port

Realtek ALC3861

High-definition audio

7.1 channel output, Microphone-in, stereo headphones, and

headset combo connector

Storage

Your computer supports one of the following configurations:

• One M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive, one 3.5-inch hard drive, and two 2.5-inch hard drives

• One U.2 drive and two 2.5-inch hard drives

• One 3.5-inch hard drive and two 2.5-inch hard drives

NOTE: The primary drive of your computer varies depending on the storage configuration.

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Table 10. Storage specifications

Storage type Interface type Capacity

Two 2.5-inch hard drives SATA AHCI 6 Gbps Up to 2 TB

One 3.5-inch hard drive SATA AHCI 6 Gbps Up to 2 TB

One M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive PCIe NVMe up to 32 Gbps Up to 2 TB

One U.2 drive (sold separately) PCIe NVMe up to 32 Gbps (U.2 drive) Up to 280 GB

Power ratings

Table 11. Power ratings specifications

Type

Input voltage

Input frequency

Input current (maximum)

Output current (continuous)

Rated output voltage

Temperature range

Operating

Storage

460 W 850 W

90 VAC to 264 VAC 90 VAC to 264 VAC

47 Hz to 63 Hz 47 Hz to 63 Hz

8 A 10 A

5 V/25 A, 12 VA/18 A, 12 VB/16 A, 12 VC/8 A,

3.3 V/17 A, 5 Vaux/3 A

5 V, 12 VA, 12 VB, 12 VC, 3.3 V, 5 Vaux 5 V, 12 VA, 12 VB, 12 VD, 3.3

5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F) 5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F)

-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to

Computer environment

Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985

5 V/20 A, 12VA/32 A, 12
VB/48 A, 12 VD/16 A, -12
V/0.5 A, 3.3 V /20 A, 5
Vaux/4 A

V, -12 V, 5 Vaux

158°F)

Table 12. Computer environment

Description Operating Storage

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.

*

10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)

20% to 90% (non-condensing) 5% to 95% (non-condensing)

0.26 GRMS 1.37 GRMS

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

–15.2 m to 3,048 m (–50 ft to 10,000 ft) –15.2 m to 10,668 m (–50 ft to 35,000

105 G for 2 ms with a change in velocity
of 52.5 in/s (133 cm/s)‡

ft)

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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.

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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 13. Alienware products and online self-help resources

Self-help resources Resource location

Information about Alienware products and services www.alienware.com

My Dell

Tips

Contact Support In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter.

Online help for operating system www.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 Support www.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 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.

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