3 Specifications of Alienware m17 R3..................................................................................................... 9
Dimensions and weight........................................................................................................................................................ 9
Power adapter.....................................................................................................................................................................14
Operating and storage environment..................................................................................................................................17
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
Right
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
DescriptionValues
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.
The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your Alienware m17 R3.
Table 3. Chipset
DescriptionValues
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
DescriptionValues
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
DescriptionValues
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
DescriptionValues
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
DescriptionValues
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
DescriptionValues
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
DescriptionValues
Audio controller
Stereo conversion
Realtek ALC3281-CG
Supported
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DescriptionValues
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 typeInterface typeCapacity
M.2 2230 solid-state drivePCIe Gen3 x4 NVMeUp to 512 GB
M.2 2280 solid-state drivePCIe Gen3 x4 NVMeUp 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
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 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
DescriptionValues
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
DescriptionValues
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
DescriptionValues
Touchpad resolution:
Horizontal
1229
Vertical
Touchpad dimensions:
Horizontal
Vertical
Touchpad gesturesFor 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
DescriptionOption oneOption twoOption threeOption four
Battery operating timeVaries depending on operating conditions
Battery charging time (approximate)
11.40 VDC11.40VDC
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 andMy 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 andMy Dell on www.dell.com/
Battery life span (approximate)300 discharge/charge cycles300 discharge/charge cycles
Coin-cell battery
Not supportedNot supported
Display
The following table lists the display specifications of your Alienware m17 R3.
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
Full High Definition (FHD)Full High Definition (FHD)Ultra High Definition (UHD)
DisplayPort 1.4, one
Thunderbolt 3 (USB 3.1 Gen 2)
port
Shared system memory10th 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
ControllerExternal display supportMemory sizeMemory 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 GBGDDR6
6 GBGDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060One HDMI 2.0 port, one mini
DisplayPort 1.4, one
Thunderbolt 3 (USB 3.1 Gen 2)
port
16
6 GBGDDR6
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ControllerExternal display supportMemory sizeMemory type
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070One 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 5500MOne 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 GBGDDR6
8 GBGDDR6
8 GBGDDR6
4 GBGDDR6
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
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 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 GRMS1.30 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
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
18
Macro keys
NOTE: You can configure modes and assign multiple tasks
for the macro keys on the keyboard.
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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
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 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 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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