The Alienware Aurora R15 AMD is a high-performance gaming desktop computer designed for an immersive gaming experience. This document provides setup instructions, specifications, and information on how to get help and contact Alienware support.
Function Description:
The Alienware Aurora R15 AMD serves as a powerful desktop computer primarily for gaming and demanding applications. It features a robust processor, ample memory, and advanced graphics capabilities to handle modern games and multitasking. The Alienware Command Center (AWCC) software provides a centralized interface for customizing and enhancing the gaming experience, including managing AlienFX lighting zones, power management, sound management, thermal controls, and monitoring CPU, GPU, and RAM.
Important Technical Specifications:
Dimensions and Weight:
- Front Height: 510 mm (20.08 in.)
- Rear Height: 510 mm (20.08 in.)
- Width: 225 mm (8.86 in.)
- Depth:
- 529 mm (20.83 in.) (without cable cover)
- 589 mm (23.19 in.) (with cable cover)
- Weight (maximum): 16.96 kg (37.38 lb)
Processor:
The Aurora R15 AMD supports various AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors with different core counts, thread counts, speeds, and cache sizes.
- Processor Types: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, AMD Ryzen 5 7600, AMD Ryzen 7 7700, AMD Ryzen 9 7900.
- Processor Wattage: 105 W or 170 W (for X-series), 65 W (for non-X series). Overclocking is possible for 105 W processors.
- Core Count: 6, 8, 12, or 16.
- Thread Count: 12, 16, 24, or 32.
- Processor Speed: Ranges from 3.70 GHz to 5.70 GHz depending on the model.
- Processor Cache: 6 MB + 32 MB, 8 MB + 32 MB, 12 MB + 64 MB, or 16 MB + 64 MB.
Chipset:
- Chipset: B650
- Processor Support: AMD Ryzen 5/AMD Ryzen 7/AMD Ryzen 9
- DRAM Bus Width: 128-bit
- Flash EPROM: 32 MB
- PCIe Bus: Up to Gen5
Operating System:
- Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit
- Windows 11 Home, 64-bit
Memory:
- Memory Slots: Four
- Memory Type: DDR5
- Memory Speed: Up to 4800 MHz/5600 MHz (XMP)
- Maximum Memory Configuration: 128 GB (4 x 32 GB DDR5, 4800 MHz dual-channel, limited to 3600 MHz for 128 GB configuration).
- Minimum Memory Configuration: 8 GB
- Supported Configurations: Various single and dual-channel configurations from 8 GB to 128 GB, with XMP options for 5600 MHz. Dell Certified Kingston XMP memory is supported.
Ports and Connectors:
External (Front):
- Power button (Alien head): Turns the computer on/off, puts it to sleep, or forces shut-down. Customizable behavior in Windows.
- Headset port: Connects headphones or a headset (combo).
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2): Data transfer up to 5 Gbps.
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare: Data transfer up to 5 Gbps, charges USB devices even when the computer is off (requires Deep Sleep disabled in BIOS).
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port with PowerShare: Data transfer up to 10 Gbps, supports Power Delivery (two-way power supply), up to 15 W power output for faster charging, charges USB devices.
External (Rear):
- Back panel: Connects USB, audio, video, and other devices.
- Integrated external SMA antenna connectors: For WiFi and Bluetooth, improves memory performance.
- Padlock rings: For attaching a standard padlock.
- Side panel release latch: For quick side panel removal.
- Security-cable slot (Kensington locks): For connecting a security cable.
- Hard-drive activity light: Indicates hard drive read/write activity.
- Optical S/PDIF port: For digital audio output to amplifier, speakers, or TV.
- Rear L/R surround port: For rear-left and rear-right speakers in 5.1/7.1 setups.
- Side L/R surround port: For side-left and side-right speakers in 7.1 setups.
- Microphone port: For external microphone input.
- USB 2.0 ports (2): Data transfer up to 480 Mbps.
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port: Data transfer up to 10 Gbps.
- USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port: Data transfer up to 20 Gbps.
- USB 2.0 ports with Smart Power On (2): Data transfer up to 480 Mbps. Supports waking the system from Hibernation (S4) and Power Off (S5) sleep states with mouse/keyboard input (Smart Power On). Does not support video/audio streaming or power delivery.
- Network port (with lights): RJ45 Ethernet port for network/Internet access (10/100/1000/2500 Mbps).
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2): Data transfer up to 5 Gbps.
- Front L/R surround line-out port: For front-left and front-right speakers in 2.1/5.1/7.1 setups.
- Line-in port: For recording/playback devices (microphone, CD player).
- Center/subwoofer LFE surround port: For center speaker or subwoofer.
- Coaxial S/PDIF port: For digital audio output to amplifier, speakers, or TV.
- Video: Supported through discrete GPU.
- Power port: 110 V/220 V.
Internal:
- PCIe expansion card slots:
- One PCIe x16 mechanical/x16 electrical Gen5 slot
- One PCIe x4 mechanical/x4 electrical Gen4 slot
- One PCIe x4 mechanical/x2 electrical Gen4 slot
- mSATA: Not supported
- SATA: Two
- M.2:
- One M.2 2230 slot for WiFi and Bluetooth combo card
- Two M.2 2230/2280 card slots for solid-state drive
Ethernet:
- Model Number: Realtek RTL8125BG Ethernet controller (integrated on system board)
- Transfer Rate: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps
Wireless Module:
- Model Numbers: Qualcomm WCN6856-DBS or Realtek RTL8852BE
- Transfer Rate: Up to 3571 Mbps (Qualcomm) or Up to 1201 Mbps (Realtek)
- Frequency Bands: 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz (Qualcomm) or 2.4 GHz/5 GHz (Realtek)
- Wireless Standards: WiFi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) or Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax). Wi-Fi 6 is supported where Wi-Fi 6E is unavailable.
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3. Requires external puck antenna for wireless and Bluetooth functionality.
Storage:
Supports one of the following configurations:
- Up to two M.2 2230 or M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe solid-state drives.
- Up to two M.2 2230 or M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe solid-state drives + one 3.5-inch hard drive.
- Primary Drive: SSD slot O.
- Storage Types:
- One M.2 2230 solid-state drive (PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe, up to 64 Gbps, Up to 256 GB capacity).
- One M.2 2280 solid-state drive (PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe, up to 64 Gbps, Up to 4 TB capacity).
- One M.2 2230 solid-state drive (PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe, up to 32 Gbps, Up to 256 GB capacity).
- One 3.5-inch hard drive (SATA AHCI 6 Gbps, Up to 2 TB capacity). Can be converted to two 2.5-inch hard-disk drives with a conversion kit.
Video (Discrete Graphics):
Supports a wide range of AMD Radeon RX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics cards.
- Controllers: AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT, 6600 XT, 6700 XT, 6800 XT, 6900 XT. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, 3060, 3060 Ti, 3070, 3070 Ti, 3080, 3080 Ti, 3090, 3090 Ti, 4080, 4090, 4070 Ti, 4070, 4060 Ti.
- Memory Size: 4 GB, 8 GB, 10 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 24 GB.
- Memory Type: GDDR6 or GDDR6X.
- PCIe Version: 4.
- Power Consumption: Ranges from 100 W to 450 W.
- Recommended PSU: Ranges from >= 400 W to >= 1000 W.
- External Display Support: Typically three DisplayPort 1.4a ports and one HDMI 2.1 port.
- Maximum Supported Resolution:
- DisplayPort: Up to 8K at 120 Hz (DSC).
- HDMI: Up to 8K at 60 Hz (DSC).
- Specific pixel clock and raw bandwidth specifications are provided for NVIDIA cards, supporting various resolutions and refresh rates (e.g., 7680 x 4320 at 120 Hz, 5120 x 3200 at 60 Hz).
Audio:
- Audio Type: Integrated 7.1 channel audio with S/PDIF port.
- Audio Controller: Realtek ALC1220.
- Internal Audio Interface: High-definition audio.
- External Audio Interface: 7.1 audio 6-connector stack of retaskable audio ports, Optical S/PDIF, Coaxial S/PDIF, Headset.
Power Ratings:
- Type: 750 W SFFX Platinum or 1350 W SFFX Platinum.
- Input Voltage: 90 VAC - 264 VAC.
- Input Frequency: 47 Hz - 63 Hz.
- Input Current (maximum): 10 A (750 W PSU), 16 A or 15 A (1350 W PSU).
- Output Current (continuous): Various 12 VA, 12 VB, 12 VC outputs for operating and standby states.
- Rated Output Voltage: 12 VA, 12 VB, 12 VC.
Operating and Storage Environment:
- Airborne Contaminant Level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985.
- Temperature Range:
- Operating: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
- Storage: -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)
- Relative Humidity (maximum):
- Operating: 20% to 80% (non-condensing)
- Storage: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
- Vibration (maximum):
- Operating: 0.26 GRMS
- Storage: 1.37 GRMS
- Shock (maximum):
- Operating: 40 G for 2 ms with a change in velocity of 20 in./s (51 cm/s)
- Storage: 105 G for 2 ms with a change in velocity of 52.50 in./s (133 cm/s)
- Altitude Range:
- Operating: -15.20 m to 3,048 m (-49.87 ft to 10,000 ft)
- Storage: -15.20 m to 10,668 m (-49.87 ft to 35,000 ft)
- Caution: Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, potentially impacting performance if outside these ranges.
Usage Features:
- Easy Setup: The manual provides clear instructions for connecting the keyboard, mouse, display, Ethernet, and power.
- Wired and Wireless Connectivity: Supports both wired Ethernet and wireless networks via an external puck antenna for WiFi and Bluetooth.
- Extensive Port Selection: A wide array of front and rear ports, including multiple USB 3.2 Gen 1, Gen 2, and Gen 2x2 Type-C ports, audio jacks (including optical and coaxial S/PDIF), and video outputs (DisplayPort, HDMI), ensures compatibility with various peripherals and displays.
- PowerShare Functionality: Select USB ports offer PowerShare, allowing users to charge USB devices even when the computer is turned off (requires Deep Sleep disabled).
- Smart Power On: USB 2.0 ports with Smart Power On enable waking the system from deep sleep states using a mouse or keyboard.
- Expandability: Multiple PCI-Express slots (x16 Gen5, x4 Gen4) and M.2 slots for storage and wireless modules allow for future upgrades and customization.
- Security Features: Includes padlock rings and a security-cable slot (Kensington locks) to deter unauthorized access and movement.
- Alienware Command Center (AWCC): A central hub for managing and customizing the gaming experience, including:
- AlienFX Lighting: Create, assign, and share game-specific lighting maps and individual lighting effects across various zones (Alienhead power button, Bezel ring, Bezel ambient, Alienware wordmark, internal chassis, liquid cooler pump, fan).
- Fusion: Adjust game-specific Power Management, Sound Management, and Thermal Management features.
- Peripheral Management: Manage connected peripherals, link settings to games, and create macros.
- Monitoring: Monitor CPU, GPU, and Memory (RAM) performance.
Maintenance Features:
- Service Tag Label: A unique alphanumeric identifier for Dell service technicians to identify hardware components and access warranty information.
- Online Self-Help Resources: Access to www.alienware.com, My Dell app, Dell support websites (www.dell.com/support/windows, www.dell.com/support), and YouTube Alienware services for troubleshooting, diagnostics, drivers, downloads, videos, manuals, and documents.
- Contact Support: Direct access to Dell/Alienware support for sales, technical assistance, or customer service issues.
- Step-by-Step Service Videos: Available online to guide users through servicing their computer.
- Documentation: Comprehensive documentation for shut-down instructions, antenna installation, and speaker setup.
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