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Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 User Manual

Dell Alienware Area-51 R4
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Alienware Area-51 R4
Service Manual
Regulatory Model: D03X
Regulatory Type: D03X003

Table of Contents

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Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ChipsetIntel X299
RAMUp to 64GB DDR4
MotherboardAlienware X299 Motherboard
ProcessorIntel Core i7-7800X
Graphics CardNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080
Memory Speed2666MHz
StorageUp to 2TB HDD / 1TB SSD
Operating SystemWindows 10 Home
Power Supply850W
Front PortsUSB 3.0, USB-C, Headset Jack
Rear PortsUSB 3.0, USB 2.0
Dimensions569mm x 252mm x 569mm (22.4" x 9.9" x 22.4")
CoolingLiquid cooling options available

Summary

1 Before working inside your computer

Before you begin

Steps to prepare the computer before internal work, including saving files and shutting down.

Safety instructions

Guidelines to protect the computer and user from potential damage and injury.

Recommended tools

List of tools required for performing procedures in the manual.

Screw list

2 After working inside your computer

3 Technical overview

Inside view of your computer

Overview of internal components and their locations within the computer.

System-board components

Detailed labels and descriptions of components on the system board.

I/O-board components

Detailed labels and descriptions of components on the I/O board.

4 Lifting the computer

5 Removing the stability foot

6 Replacing the stability foot

7 Removing the side panels

8 Replacing the side panels

9 Removing the battery

10 Replacing the battery

11 Removing the battery case

13 Removing the hard drive

14 Replacing the hard drive

15 Removing the optical drive

16 Replacing the optical drive

25 Removing the memory modules

26 Replacing the memory modules

27 Removing the graphics card

28 Replacing the graphics card

31 Removing the full-length graphics cards

33 Removing the wireless card

34 Replacing the wireless card

35 Removing the coin-cell battery

37 Removing the top fan

39 Removing the logo board

41 Removing the solid-state drive

43 Removing the PCI fan

45 Removing the front-bezel heat sensor cable

47 Removing the processor liquid-cooling assembly

49 Removing the processor

51 Removing the power-supply unit

53 Removing the system board

55 Removing the handle bars

57 Removing the front bezel

59 Removing the optical-drive eject-button board

61 Removing the rear bezel

63 Removing the base panel

65 Removing the top tron-lighting cable

67 Removing the bottom tron-lighting cable

69 Removing the antenna cables

71 Downloading drivers

Downloading Audio, Graphics, and Wi-Fi Drivers

Instructions for downloading audio, graphics, and Wi-Fi drivers from Dell support.

Downloading Chipset and Network Drivers

Instructions for downloading chipset and network drivers from Dell support.

72 BIOS setup program

Accessing and Navigating BIOS Setup

Steps to enter BIOS, navigate options, and understand key functions.

BIOS Configuration Options

Details on system settings, CPU, memory, device, and advanced configurations.

Password Management and CMOS Reset

Managing system/setup passwords and clearing CMOS settings.

73 Troubleshooting

Flashing the BIOS

Procedure to update the BIOS via the operating system or a USB key.

ePSA Diagnostics

Running pre-boot system assessment diagnostics for hardware checks.

Wi-Fi Power Cycle

Steps to resolve Wi-Fi connectivity issues by power cycling network devices.

74 Getting help and contacting Alienware

Self-help Resources

Online resources for product information, support apps, and documentation.

Contacting Alienware Support

Information on how to contact Alienware for sales and technical support.

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