Dell Alienware m17 R3 operation manual

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Alienware m17 R3 Setup and Specifications
Regulatory Model: P45E Regulatory Type: P45E001
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Notes, cautions, and warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
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2020 - 03
Rev. A00
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Contents
1 Set up your Alienware m17 R3..............................................................................................................4
2 Views of Alienware m17 R3..................................................................................................................5
Right......................................................................................................................................................................................5
Left........................................................................................................................................................................................5
Base.......................................................................................................................................................................................6
Display...................................................................................................................................................................................7
Back.......................................................................................................................................................................................7
Bottom...................................................................................................................................................................................8
3 Specifications of Alienware m17 R3..................................................................................................... 9
Dimensions and weight........................................................................................................................................................ 9
Processor...............................................................................................................................................................................9
Chipset..................................................................................................................................................................................9
Operating system................................................................................................................................................................10
Memory............................................................................................................................................................................... 10
External ports......................................................................................................................................................................10
Internal slots......................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Ethernet............................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Wireless module.................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Audio....................................................................................................................................................................................11
Storage................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Media-card reader..............................................................................................................................................................12
Keyboard.............................................................................................................................................................................13
Camera.................................................................................................................................................................................13
Touchpad.............................................................................................................................................................................14
Power adapter.....................................................................................................................................................................14
Battery.................................................................................................................................................................................15
Display.................................................................................................................................................................................15
GPU–Integrated.................................................................................................................................................................16
GPU — Discrete................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Operating and storage environment..................................................................................................................................17
4 Keyboard shortcuts..............................................................................................................................18
5 Alienware Command Center.............................................................................................................. 20
6 Getting help and contacting Alienware..............................................................................................21
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Set up your Alienware m17 R3

NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.
Connect the power adapter and press the power button.
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Views of Alienware m17 R3

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1. microSD-card slot
Reads from and writes to the microSD-card. The computer supports the following card types:
Micro Secure Digital (mSD)
Micro Secure Digital High Capacity (mSDHC)
Micro Secure Digital Extended Capacity (mSDXC)
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.

Left

1. Security-cable slot (wedge-shaped)
Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.
2. Network port
Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access.
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 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. Headset port
Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).
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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.
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.
NOTE: This computer supports AlienFX, which lets you choose from an array of color and transition effects across multiple zones on the computer, including the keyboard, and power button. For more information, see Alienware Command Center.
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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 (optional)
Application that enables you to interact with your computer using your eyes.
6. Left speaker
Provides audio output.
7. Right speaker
Provides audio output.

Back

1. HDMI port
Connect to a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.
2. Mini DisplayPort
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Connect to a TV or another DisplayPort-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.
3. Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) port with Power Delivery
Supports USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C, DisplayPort 1.4, 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. Supports Power Delivery that enables two-way power supply between devices. Provides up to 5 V/3 A power output that enables faster charging.
NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device.
4. External graphics port
Connect an Alienware Graphics Amplifier to enhance the graphics performance.
5. Power-adapter port
Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer and charge the battery.

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 m17 R3

Dimensions and weight

The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Alienware m17 R3.
Table 1. Dimensions and weight
Description Values
Height (maximum)
22.50 mm (0.89 in.)
Width
Depth
Weight (maximum)
399.80 mm (15.74 in.)
294.30 mm (11.59 in.)
2.97 kg (6.55 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 m17 R3.
Table 2. Processor
Description Option one Option two Option three
Processor type
Processor wattage
Processor core count
Processor thread count
Processor speed
10th Generation Intel Core i5-10300H
45 W 45 W 45 W
4 6 8
8 12 16
Up to 4.5 GHz Up to 5 GHz Up to 5.3 GHz
10th Generation Intel Core i7-10750H
10th Generation Intel Core i9k-10980HK
Processor cache
Integrated graphics
8 MB 12 MB 16 MB
Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics 630

Chipset

The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your Alienware m17 R3.
Table 3. Chipset
Description Values
Chipset
Processor
DRAM bus width
Flash EPROM
PCIe bus
HM470
10th Generation Intel Core i5/i7/i9k
128-bit
16 MB
Up to Gen3
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Operating system

Your Alienware m17 R3 supports the following operating systems:
Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
Windows 10 Professional (64-bit)

Memory

The following table lists the memory specifications of your Alienware m17 R3.
Table 4. Memory specifications
Description Values
Memory slots
Onboard
Memory type
Memory speed
Maximum memory configuration
Minimum memory configuration
Memory configurations supported
Dual-channel DDR4
2667 MHz
32 GB
8 GB
8 GB, 2 x 4 GB, DDR4, 2667 MHz
16 GB, 2 x 8 GB, DDR4, 2667 MHz
32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR4, 2667 MHz

External ports

The following table lists the external ports of your Alienware m17 R3.
Table 5. External ports
Description Values
Network port
USB ports
Audio port
One RJ45 port
Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
One USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with PowerShare
One Thunderbolt 3 (USB 3.1 Gen 2) port
One headset (headphone and microphone combo) port
Video port
Media-card reader
Docking port
Power-adapter port
Security
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One HDMI 2.0 port
One mini DisplayPort 1.4
One Thunderbolt 3 (USB 3.1 Gen 2) port
One microSD-card slot
One external graphics display port
One 7.4 mm x 5.1 mm power adapter port
One wedge shaped security lock slot
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Internal slots

The following table lists the internal slots of your Alienware m17 R3.
Table 6. Internal slots
Description Values
M.2
Two M.2 2230/2280 slots for solid-state drives
One M.2 2230 slot for solid-state drive
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 m17 R3.
Table 7. Ethernet specifications
Description Values
Model number
Killer E3000 PCI-e Gigabit ethernet controller
Transfer rate
10/100/1000/2500 Mbps

Wireless module

The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) module specifications of your Alienware m17 R3.
Table 8. Wireless module specifications
Description Values
Model number
Transfer rate
Frequency bands supported
Wireless standards
Encryption
Bluetooth
Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650
Up to 2400 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 5.0

Audio

The following table lists the audio specifications of your Alienware m17 R3.
Table 9. Audio specifications
Description Values
Audio controller
Stereo conversion
Realtek ALC3281-CG
Supported
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Description Values
Internal audio interface
High definition audio interface
External audio interface
Number of speakers
Internal-speaker amplifier
External volume controls
Speaker output:
Average speaker output
Peak speaker output
Subwoofer output
Microphone
Univesal audio jack/HDMI 1.4b port
2-way speaker
Supported
Keyboard shortcut controls
4 W
5 W
Supported
Digital-array microphones in camera assembly

Storage

This section lists the storage options on your Alienware m17 R3.
Your Alienware m17 R3 supports one of the following storage configurations:
One M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive
Two M.2 2230 solid-state drives
Two M.2 2280 solid-state drives
One M.2 2230 solid-state drive and two M.2 2280 solid-state drives
The primary drive of your Alienware m17 R3 varies with the storage configuration. For computers with two M.2 2230/2280 solid­state drives, the primary drive is the designated M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive
Table 10. Storage specifications
Storage type Interface type Capacity
M.2 2230 solid-state drive PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe Up to 512 GB
M.2 2280 solid-state drive PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe Up to 2 TB

Media-card reader

The following table lists the media cards supported by your Alienware m17 R3.
Table 11. Media-card reader specifications
Description Values
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 microSD card
Micro Secure Digital (mSD)
Micro Secure Digital High Capacity (mSDHC)
Micro Secure Digital Extended Capacity (mSDXC)
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Keyboard

The following table lists the keyboard specifications of your Alienware m17 R3.
Table 12. Keyboard specifications
Description Values
Keyboard type
4-zone RGB keyboard
RGB per key keyboard
Keyboard layout
Number of keys
Keyboard size
Keyboard shortcuts
QWERTY
United States and Canada: 103 keys
United Kingdom: 104 keys
Japan: 107 keys
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.Keyboard
shortcuts

Camera

The following table lists the camera specifications of your Alienware m17 R3.
Table 13. Camera specifications
Description Values
Number of cameras
Camera type
Camera location
Camera sensor type
Camera resolution:
Still image
Video
Diagonal viewing angle:
One
HD RGB camera
Front camera
CMOS sensor technology
0.92 megapixel
1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps
74.9 degrees
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Touchpad

The following table lists the touchpad specifications of your Alienware m17 R3.
Table 14. Touchpad specifications
Description Values
Touchpad resolution:
Horizontal
1229
Vertical
Touchpad dimensions:
Horizontal
Vertical
Touchpad gestures For more information about touchpad gestures for Windows 10,
929
105 mm (4.13 in.)
80 mm (3.15 in.)
see the Microsoft knowledge base article 4027871 at
support.microsoft.com.

Power adapter

The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your Alienware m17 R3.
Table 15. Power adapter specifications
Description Option one Option two Option three Option four
Type
Connector dimensions:
External diameter
Internal diameter
Input voltage
130 W 180 W 240 W 330 W
7.40 mm 7.40 mm 7.40 mm 7.40 mm
5.10 mm 5.10 mm 5.10 mm 5.10 mm
100 VAC–240 VAC 100 VAC–240 VAC 100 VAC–240 VAC 100 VAC–240 VAC
Input frequency
Input current (maximum)
Output current (continuous)
Rated output voltage
Temperature range:
Operating
Storage
50 Hz–60 Hz 50 Hz–60 Hz 50 Hz–60 Hz 50 Hz–60 Hz
2.50 A 2.34 A 5.00 A 4.40 A
6.70 A 9.23 A 12.31 A 16.92 A
19.50 VDC 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)
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
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Battery

The following table lists the battery specifications of your Alienware m17 R3.
Table 16. Battery specifications
Description Option one Option two
Battery type
3-cell 56 WHr "smart" lithium-ion 6-cell 86 WHr "smart" lithium-ion
Battery voltage
Battery weight (maximum)
Battery dimensions:
Height
Width
Depth
Temperature range:
Operating
Storage
Battery operating time Varies depending on operating conditions
Battery charging time (approximate)
11.40 VDC 11.40VDC
0.26 kg (0.57 lb) 0.34 kg (0.75 lb)
77.70 mm (3.06 in.) 77.70 mm (3.06 in.)
295.20 mm (11.62 in.) 295.20 mm (11.62 in.)
7.56 mm (0.30 in.) 7.56 mm (0.30 in.)
0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions.
3 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, Me and My Dell on www.dell.com/
Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions.
3 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, Me and My Dell on www.dell.com/
Battery life span (approximate) 300 discharge/charge cycles 300 discharge/charge cycles
Coin-cell battery
Not supported Not supported

Display

The following table lists the display specifications of your Alienware m17 R3.
Table 17. Display specifications
Description Option one Option two Option three
Display type
Display-panel technology
Display-panel dimensions (active area):
Height
Width
Diagonal
Display-panel native resolution
Full High Definition (FHD) Full High Definition (FHD) Ultra High Definition (UHD)
Wide-viewing angle (WVA) Wide-viewing angle (WVA) Wide-viewing angle (WVA)
214.81 mm (8.46 in.) 214.81 mm (8.46 in.) 214.81 mm (8.46 in.)
381.89 mm (15.04 in.) 381.89 mm (15.04 in.) 381.89 mm (15.04 in.)
438.16 mm (17.25 in.) 438.16 mm (17.25 in.) 438.16 mm (17.25 in.)
1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
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Description Option one Option two Option three
Luminance (typical)
300 nits 300 nits 500 nits
Megapixels
Color gamut
Pixels Per Inch (PPI)
Contrast ratio (min)
Response time (typical)
Refresh rate
Horizontal view angle
Vertical view angle
Pixel pitch
Power consumption (maximum)
Anti-glare vs glossy finish
Touch options

GPU–Integrated

2.07 2.07 8.29
72% (NTSC) 100% (sRGB) 100% (Adobe RGB)
127 127 255
600 : 1 700 : 1 1200 : 1
7 ms 3 ms 25 ms
144 Hz 300 Hz 60 Hz
85 +/- degrees 85 +/- degrees 85 +/- degrees
85 +/- degrees 85 +/- degrees 85 +/- degrees
0.1989 mm 0.1989 mm 0.0994 mm
8.67 W 7 W 12 W
Anti-glare Anti-glare Anti-glare
No No No
The following table lists the specifications of the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Alienware m17 R3.
Table 18. GPU—Integrated
Controller External display support Memory size Processor
Intel UHD Graphics 630 One HDMI 2.0 port, one mini
DisplayPort 1.4, one Thunderbolt 3 (USB 3.1 Gen 2) port
Shared system memory 10th Generation Intel Core
i5/i7/i9k

GPU — Discrete

The following table lists the specifications of the discrete graphics processing unit (GPU) supported by your Alienware m17 R3.
Table 19. GPU — Discrete
Controller External display support Memory size Memory type
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti One HDMI 2.0 port, one mini
DisplayPort 1.4, one Thunderbolt 3 (USB 3.1 Gen 2) port
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti One HDMI 2.0 port, one mini
DisplayPort 1.4, one Thunderbolt 3 (USB 3.1 Gen 2) port
4 GB GDDR6
6 GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 One HDMI 2.0 port, one mini
DisplayPort 1.4, one Thunderbolt 3 (USB 3.1 Gen 2) port
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Controller External display support Memory size Memory type
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 One HDMI 2.0 port, one mini
DisplayPort 1.4, one Thunderbolt 3 (USB 3.1 Gen 2) port
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super
AMD RX 5500M One HDMI 2.0 port, one mini
One HDMI 2.0 port, one mini DisplayPort 1.4, one Thunderbolt 3 (USB 3.1 Gen 2) port
One HDMI 2.0 port, one mini DisplayPort 1.4, one Thunderbolt 3 (USB 3.1 Gen 2) port
DisplayPort 1.4, one Thunderbolt 3 (USB 3.1 Gen 2) port
8 GB GDDR6
8 GB GDDR6
8 GB GDDR6
4 GB GDDR6

Operating and storage environment

This table lists the operating and storage specifications of your Alienware m17 R3.
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
Table 20. 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.
*
0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)
10% to 90% (non-condensing) 0% to 95% (non-condensing)
0.66 GRMS 1.30 GRMS
110 G† 160 G†
-15.2 m to 3048 m (-49.87 ft to 10000 ft)
-15.2 m to 10668 m (-49.87 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
Keys Description
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
Keys Description
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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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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
SLN309565 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 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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