Alienware Aurora R8 Setup and Specifications Manual

Alienware Aurora R8 Setup and Specifications

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. NOTE: If you ordered your computer with a discrete graphics card, the HDMI and the display ports on the back panel of your computer are covered. Connect the display to the discrete graphics card. 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.
  6. Create recovery drive for Windows.NOTE: It is recommended to create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fiÚ problems that may occur with Windows.

For more information, see Create a USB recovery drive for Windows.

Create a USB recovery drive for Windows

Create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fiÚ problems that may occur with Windows. An empty USB floÁ’ drive with a minimum capacity of 16 GB is required to create the recovery drive. NOTE: This process may take up to an hour to complete. NOTE: The following steps may vary depending on the version of Windows installed. Refer to the Microsoft support site for latest instructions.

  1. Connect the USB floÁ’ drive to your computer.
  2. In Windows search, type Recovery.
  3. In the search results, click Create a recovery drive.The User Account Control window is displayed.
  4. Click Yes to continue.The Recovery Drive window is displayed.
  5. Select Back up system file to the recovery drive and click Next.
  6. Select the USB flash drive and click Next.A message appears, indicating that all data in the USB floÁ’ drive will be deleted.
  7. Click Create.
  8. Click Finish.For more information about reinstalling Windows using the USB recovery drive, see the Troubleshooting section of your product’s Service Manual at www.dell.com/support/manuals.

Setting up the Virtual Reality (VR) headset — optional

NOTE: The VR headset is sold separately.

  1. Download and run the setup tools for your VR headset at www.dell.com/VRsupport.
  2. Connect the VR headset to the USB 3.1 Gen 1 and HDMI ports on your computer, when prompted. NOTE: Connect the headset to the HDMI port on the primary graphics card and connect the display to any available port on the card.
  3. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.

Views of Alienware Aurora R8

Front

  1. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2)Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
  2. Headphone portConnect a headphone or speakers.
  3. Microphone portConnect an external microphone to provide sound input.
  4. USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C portConnect to external storage devices. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. NOTE: This port does not support video/audio streaming or power delivery.
  5. USB 3.1 Gen 1 portConnect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
  6. Optical-drive eject buttonPress to open the optical drive tray.
  7. Optical drive (optional)Reads from and writes to CDs, DVDs, and Blu‑ray discs.
  8. Power button (AlienHead)Press to turn on the computer if it is turned ¯äĘ 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.

Back

  1. Back panelConnect 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 speed only.NOTE: If you have two graphics cards, the card installed in PCI Express X16 (graphics slot 1) is the primarygraphics 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.
  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 speed only.
  5. Power-supply cage release-latches (2)Allows you to remove the power supply unit from your computer.
  6. Power-supply diagnostics buttonPress to check the power‑supply state.
  7. Power-supply diagnostics lightIndicates the power-supply state.
  8. Power portConnect a power cable to provide power to your computer.
  9. Service Tag labelThe Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identfier that enables Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in your computer and access warranty information.
  10. Side panel release latchAllows you to remove the side panel from your computer.
  11. Security-cable slot (for Kensington locks)Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.
Back panel

  1. Hard-drive activity lightTurns on when the computer reads from or writes to the hard drive.
  2. Optical S/PDIF portConnect an omº¢fi…½Ę speakers, or a TV for digital audio output through an optical cable.
  3. USB 2.0 ports (5)Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.
  4. Display PortConnect an external display or a projector.NOTE: The DisplayPort on the back panel of your computer is covered. Connect the display to the discrete graphics card of your computer.
  5. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C portConnect 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.
  6. USB 3.1 Gen 2 portConnect peripherals, such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps.
  7. Side L/R surround portConnect audio-output devices such as speakers and omº¢fi…½Áĝ In a 7.1 speaker channel setup, connect the side-left and side-right speakers.
  8. Microphone portConnect an external microphone to provide sound input.
  9. Front L/R surround line-out portConnect audio-output devices such as speakers and omº¢fi…½Áĝ In a 2.1 speaker channel setup, connect the left and rightspeakers. In a 5.1 or a 7.1 speaker channel setup, connect the front-left and front-right speakers.
  10. Line-in portConnect recording or playback devices such as a microphone or CD player.
  11. Center/subwoofer LFE surround portConnect the center speaker or the subwoofer. NOTE: For more information about the speaker setup, refer the documentation that shipped with the speakers.
  12. Rear L/R surround portConnect audio-output devices such as speakers and omº¢fi…½Áĝ In a 5.1 or a 7.1 speaker channel setup, connect the rearleft and rear-right speakers.
  13. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (3)Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
  14. 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.
  15. Coaxial S/PDIF portConnect an omº¢fi…½Ę speakers, or a TV for digital audio output through a coaxial cable.

Specifications of Alienware Aurora R8

Dimensions and weight

Table 1. Dimensions and weightDescription: ValuesHeight:Front: 422.8 mm (16.65 in.)Rear: 472.5 mm (18.60 in.)Width: 212 mm (8.34 in.)Depth: 360.50 mm (14.19 in.)Weight (maximum): 14.82 kg (32.67 lb)NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability.

Processors

Table 2. Processor specificatoinsDescription: ValuesProcessor: 8th Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 & 9th Generation Intel Core i5k/i7k/i9kWattage: 65W & 95WCore count: 2/4/4 & 6/8/8Thread count 6/8/8 & 6/8/16Speed: Up to 3.40 GHz/3.90 GHz/4.6 GHz Turbo Boost & Up to 4.6 GHz/4.9 GHz/5.0 GHz Turbo BoostIntel Smart Cache: 4 MB/6 MB/8 MB & 9 MB/12 MB/16 MBIntegrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620 & Intel UHD Graphics 630

Chipset

Table 3. Chipset specificationsDescription: ValuesChipset: Intel Z370 chipsetProcessor: 8th Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 & 9th Generation Intel Core i5k/i7k/i9kDRAM bus width: Not supportedFlash EPROM: 16 MBPCIe bus: PCIe Gen3External bus frequency PCIe Gen3x:4

Operating system
  • Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
  • Windows 10 Professional (64-bit)
Memory

Table 4. Memory specificationsDescription: Values

Slots: Four DIMM socketsType: DDR4Speed:* 2666 MHz* Up to HyperX FURY DDR4 XMP at 3200 MHzMaximum memory 64 GBMinimum memory 4 GBMemory per slot 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GBConfigurations supported:* 8 GB DDR4 at 2666 MHz* 16 GB DDR4 at 2666 MHz* 32 GB DDR4 at 2666 MHz* 64 GB DDR4 at 2666 MHz* 8 GB XMP at 2933 MHz* 16 GB XMP at 2933 MHz* 32 GB XMP at 2933 MHz* 64 GB XMP at 2933 MHz* 16 GB XMP at 3200 MHz* 32 GB XMP at 3200 MHz* 64 GB XMP at 3200 MHz

Intel Optane memory

Intel Optane memory functions only as a storage accelerator. It neither replaces nor adds to the memory (RAM) installed on your computer.NOTE: Intel Optane memory is supported on computers that meet the following requirements:

  • 7th Generation or higher Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processor
  • Windows 10 64-bit version or higher
  • Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version 15.9.1.1018 or higher

Table 5. Intel Optane memory specifictionsDescription: ValuesType: Storage accelaratorInterface: PCIe 3.0×4Connector: M.2 2280Configurations supported: 16 GB and 32 GBCapacity: Up to 32 GB

Ports and connectors

Table 6. External ports and connectors specificationsDescription: ValuesFront:USB:* Three USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports* One USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C portAudio:* One audio output/headphone port (supports 2 channel audio)* One audio input/microphone portBack:Network: One RJ-45 portUSB:* Five USB 2.0 ports* Three USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports* One USB 3.1 Gen 2 port* One USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C portAudio:* One audio input/microphone port* One optical S/PDIF port* One coaxial S/PDIF port* One front L/R surround line-out port* One side L/R surround port* One rear L/R surround port* One center/subwoofer LFE surround port* One line-in portVideo: One DisplayPort – optionalNOTE: The DisplayPort on the back panel of your computer is covered. Connect the display to the discrete graphics card of your computer.Media-cardreader: Not supportedPoweradapterport: Not supportedSecurity: Kensington locksLegacyports: Not supported

Table 7. Internal ports and connectors specificationsDescription: ValuesExpansion:* Two PCIe x16 slots* Two PCIe x4 slotsM.2:* One M.2 slot for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo card* One PCIe/SATA M.2 2280 slots for solid-state drive

Communications

Ethernet

Table 8. Ethernet specificationsDescription: ValuesModel number: Killer E2500 Ethernet controller integrated on system boardTransfer rate: 10/100/1000 Mbps

Wireless module

Table 9. Wireless module specifictionsDescription: ValuesModel number: QCA9377 (DW1810) & QCA61x4A (DW1820) & Rivet 1535 (Killer)Transfer rate: 433 Mbps & Up to 867 Mbps & Up to 867 Mbps (1.867 Gbps with Doubleshot Pro technology)Frequency bands supported: Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz & Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz & Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHzWireless standards: WiFi 802.11ac & WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac & WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/acEncryption:* 64-bit and 128-bit WEP* CKIP* TKIP* AES-CCMP&* 64-bit and 128-bit WEP* CKIP* TKIP* AES-CCMP&* 64-bit and 128-bit WEP* CKIP* TKIP* AES-CCMPBluetooth: Bluetooth 4.1 & Bluetooth 4.1 & Bluetooth 4.2

Video

Table 10. Discrete graphics specifications

Discrete graphicsController: External display support: Memory size: Memory typeNVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080: One HDMI port and one DisplayPort: 8 GB: GDDR6NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti: One HDMI port and one DisplayPort: 11 GB: GDDR6

Table 11. Integrated graphics specifictions

Controller: External display support: Memory size: ProcessorIntel UHD Graphics 620: One DisplayPort: Shared system memory: 8th Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7NOTE: Use discrete card output for best performance.Intel UHD Graphics 630: One DisplayPort: Shared system memory: 9th Generation Intel Core i5k/i7k/i9k NOTE: Use discrete card output for best performance.

Audio

Table 12. Audio specificationsDescription: ValuesType: Integrated 7.1 channel audio with S/PDIF supportController: Realtek ALC3861Internal interface: High-definition audioExternal interface: 7.1 channel output, microphone-in, stereo headphones, and headset combo connector

Storage

Your computer supports one of the following specification:

  • One U.2 drive and two 2.5-inch hard drives
  • One M.2 2242/2260/2280 solid-state drive, one 3.5-inch hard 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.For computers:

  • with a U.2 drive, the U.2 drive is the primary drive
  • with an M.2 drive, the M.2 drive is the primary drive.
  • without both U.2 drive and M.2 drive, the 3.5-inch drive is the primary drive.

Table 13. Storage specifications

Storage type: Interface type: CapacityTwo 2.5-inch hard drives: SATA AHCI 6 Gbps: Up to 2 TBOne 3.5-inch hard drive: SATA AHCI 6 Gbps: Up to 1 TBTwo M.2 2242/2260/2280 solid-state drives:* SATA AHCI 6 Gbps* PCIe NVMe up to 32 Gbps: Up to 1 TBOne U.2 drive: PCIe NVMe up to 32 Gbps (U.2 drive): Up to 280 GBOne 9.5 mm slim drive for DVD+/-RW drive or Blueray Disc.: SATA 1.5 Gbps: Not applicable

Power ratings

Table 14. Power ratingsDescription: ValuesInput voltage: 100 VAC to 240 VACInput frequency: 50 Hz to 60 HzTemperature range:Operating: 5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F)Storage: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)Type 460 W 850 WInput current (maximum) 8 A 10 AOutput current (continuous) 3.3V/17A, 5V/25A, 12VA/18A, 12VB/16A, 12VC/8A, 5Vaux/3A & 3.3V/20A, 5V/20A, 12VA/32A, 12VB/ 48A, 12VD/16A, -12V/0.5A, 5Vaux/4ARated output voltage 3.3V, 5V, 12VA, 12VB, 12VC, 5Vaux & 3.3V, 5V, 12VA, 12VB, 12VD, -12V, 5Vaux

Computer environment

Airborne contaminant level: Gl as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985Table 15. Computer environment.                              :                Operating             :                StorageTemperature range: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F): –40°C to 65°C ( 40°F to 149°F)Relative humidity (maximum): 10% to 90% (non-condensing) 0% to 95% (non-condensing)Vibration (maximum): 0.26 GRMS 1.30 GRMSShock (maximum): 40 G for 2 ms with a change in velocity of 20 in/s (51 cm/s)†: 105 G for 2 ms with a change in velocity of 52.5 in/s (133 cm/s)‡Altitude (maximum): –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 ft)

* 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.‡ Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard-drive head is in parked position.

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 16. Alienware products and online self-help resourcesSelf-help resources: Resource locationInformation about Alienware products and services: www.alienware.comTips:  Contact Support: In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter.Online help for operating system: www.dell.com/support/windowswww.dell.com/support/linuxTroubleshooting information, user manuals, setup instructions, product specifications, technical help blogs, drivers, software updates, and so on: www.alienware.com/gamingservicesVR Support: www.dell.com/VRsupportVideos providing step-by-step instructions to service your computer: 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 and product, and some services may not be available in your country. NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can fi© contact information about your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.

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