ALIENWARE i7-12700H Laptop Instruction Manual

Alienware x17 R2
Setup and Specifications

i7-12700H Laptop

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Set up your Alienware x17 R2

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.

Views of Alienware x17 R2

Display

1. Left microphone
   Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.

2. Infrared emitter
   Emits infrared light, which enables the infrared camera to sense and track motion.

3. Camera
   Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos.

4. Infrared camera
   Enhances security when paired with Windows Hello face authentication.

5. Infrared emitter
   Emits infrared light, which enables the infrared camera to sense and track motion.

6. Right microphone
   Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.

7. Left tweeter speaker
   Provides higher frequency audio output.

8. Right tweeter speaker
   Provides higher frequency audio output.

Right

1. Headset port
   Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).

Left

1. Power-adapter port
   Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer and charge the battery.

Top

1. Touchpad
   Move your finger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click and two fingers tap to right-click.

2. Left-click area
   Press to left-click.

3. Right-click area
   Press to right-click.

4. Power button (Alien head)
   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.
   When the computer is turned on, press the power button to put the computer into sleep state; press and hold the power button for four seconds to force shut-down the computer.
   NOTE: You can customize the power-button behavior in Windows. For more information, see Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/support/manuals.

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.
Back

1. Thunderbolt 4.0 port with Power Delivery
   Supports USB4, DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 4 and also enables you to connect to an external display using a display adapter.
   Provides data transfer rates of up to 40 Gbps for USB4 and Thunderbolt 4.
   NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device.
   NOTE: USB4 is backward compatible with USB 3.2, USB 2.0, and Thunderbolt

2. NOTE: Thunderbolt 4 supports two 4K displays or one 8K display.
   NOTE: Displays connected through the Thunderbolt port get graphics acceleration only from the integrated graphics and not through your discrete graphics card. For the best gaming performance, connect your display directly through your computer’s HDMI port.

3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare
   Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers.
   Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. PowerShare enables you to charge connected USB devices.
   NOTE: Connected USB devices will not charge when the computer is turned off or in sleep state. To start charging connected devices, turn on the computer.

4. Network port
   Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access.

5. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port with DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery
   Connect devices such as external storage devices, printers, and external displays.
   Supports Power Delivery that enables two-way power supply between devices. Provides up to 15 W power output that enables faster charging.
   NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device.

6. HDMI port
   Connect to a TV, external display or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.

7. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare
   Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers.
   Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. PowerShare enables you to charge connected USB devices.
   NOTE: Connected USB devices will not charge when the computer is turned off or in sleep state. To start charging connected devices, turn on the computer.

8. microSD-card slot
   Reads from and writes to the microSD card. The computer supports the following card types:
   • microSecure Digital (microSD)
   • microSecure Digital High Capacity (microSDHC)
   • microSecure Digital Extended Capacity (microSDXC)

9. Mini DisplayPort
   Connect to a TV or another DisplayPort-in enabled device. Mini DisplayPort provides video and audio output.
   

Bottom

1. Left woofer speaker
   Provides lower frequency audio output.

2. 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.

3. Right woofer speaker
   Provides lower frequency audio output.

Specifications of Alienware x17 R2

Dimensions and weight
The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Alienware x17 R2.
Table 1. Dimensions and weight

with 480 Hz display
• 3.09 kg (6.82 lb), maximum weight for computers shipped with 165 Hz display
• 3.11 kg (6.86 lb), maximum weight for computers shipped with 360 Hz display
• 3.12 kg (6.88 lb), maximum weight for computers shipped with 120 Hz display
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 x17 R2.
Table 2. Processor

Core i9k-12900HK
Processor wattage| 45 W| 45 W
Processor core count| 14| 14
Processor thread count| 20| 20
Processor speed| Up to 4.70 GHz| Up to 5 GHz
Processor cache| 24 MB| 24 MB
Integrated graphics| Intel Iris Xe Graphics| Intel Iris Xe Graphics

Operating system
Your Alienware x17 R2 supports the following operating systems:

• Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit
• Windows 11 Home, 64-bit

Chipset
The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your Alienware x17 R2.
Table 3. Chipset

Memory
The following table lists the memory specifications of your Alienware x17 R2.
Table 4. Memory specifications

• 32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, 4800 MHz, dual-channel
• 64 GB, 2 x 32 GB, 4800 MHz, dual-channel

External ports
The following table lists the external ports of your Alienware x17 R2.
Table 5. External ports

• One USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C) port with DisplayPort and Power Delivery
• One Thunderbolt 4 port with Power Delivery
Audio port| One universal audio jack

Table 5. External ports (continued)

• One Mini DisplayPort 1.4
• One Thunderbolt 4 port with Power Delivery
NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect to a DisplayPort device.
Media-card reader| One microSD-card slot
Power-adapter port| One 7.4 mm x 5.1 mm DC-in
Security-cable slot| None

Internal slots
The following table lists the internal slots of your Alienware x17 R2.
Table 6. Internal slots

NOTE: To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support.

Ethernet
The following table lists the wired Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) specifications of your Alienware x17 R2.
Table 7. Ethernet specifications

Wireless module
The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) module that is supported on your Alienware x17 R2.
Table 8. Wireless module specifications

•  Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n)
•  Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac)
•  Wi-Fi 6 (WiFi 802.11ax)
NOTE: The WLAN configuration above is available in certain regions and with certain product configurations only.
Encryption| • 64-bit/128-bit WEP
• AES-CCMP
• TKIP
Bluetooth wireless card| Bluetooth 5.2
| NOTE: The version of the Bluetooth wireless card may vary depending on the operating system that is installed on your computer.

Audio
The following table lists the audio specifications of your Alienware x17 R2.
Table 9. Audio specifications

• Two woofer speakers
Internal-speaker amplifier| • Realtek ALC3281 built-in amplifier for tweeter speakers
• Cirrus Logic CS35L51D built-in amplifier for woofer speakers
External volume controls| Keyboard shortcut controls
Speaker output:|
| Average speaker output| 2 W + 2 W for tweeters; 2 W + 2 W for woofers
| Peak speaker output| 2.5 W + 2.5 W for tweeters; 2.5 W + 2.5 W for woofers
Subwoofer output| Not supported
Microphone| Digital-array microphones in camera assembly

Storage
This section lists the storage options on your Alienware x17 R2.
Your Alienware x17 R2 supports:

• One M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive on M.2 card slot one
• One M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive on M.2 card slot two
  The primary drive of your Alienware x17 R2 varies with the storage configuration. The primary drive of your computer is the drive where your operating system is installed.

Table 10. Storage specifications

Media-card reader
The following table lists the media cards supported by your Alienware x17 R2.
Table 11. Media-card reader specifications

• Micro Secure Digital High Capacity (mSDHC)
• Micro Secure Digital Extended Capacity (mSDXC)
NOTE: The maximum capacity supported by the media-card reader varies depending on the standard of the media card installed in your computer.

Keyboard
The following table lists the keyboard specifications of your Alienware x17 R2.
Table 12. Keyboard specifications

• RGB per key backlit mechanical keyboard
Keyboard layout| QWERTY
Number of keys| • United States and Canada: 85 keys
• United Kingdom: 86 keys
• Japan: 89 keys
Keyboard size| X=19.05 mm key pitch Y=19.05 mm key pitch
Keyboard shortcuts| 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.

Camera
The following table lists the camera specifications of your Alienware x17 R2.
Table 13. Camera specifications

Touchpad
The following table lists the touchpad specifications of your Alienware x17 R2.
Table 14. Touchpad specifications

Windows, see the Microsoft knowledge base article at support.microsoft.com.

Power adapter
The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your Alienware x17 R2.
Table 15. Power adapter specifications

CAUTION: Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.

Battery
The following table lists the battery specifications of your Alienware x17 R2.
Table 16. Battery specifications

Battery dimensions:
| Height| 309.80 mm (12.20 in.)
| Width| 82 mm (3.23 in.)
| Depth| 6.35 mm (0.25 in.)
Temperature range:
| Operating| 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
| Storage| -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Battery operating time| Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions.
Battery charging time (approximate)
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.| 3 hours (when the computer is off)
Coin-cell battery| Not supported
CAUTION: Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.
CAUTION: Dell recommends that you charge the battery regularly for optimal power consumption. If your battery charge is completely depleted, connect the power adapter, turn on your computer, and then restart your computer to reduce the power consumption.

Display
The following table lists the display specifications of your Alienware x17 R2.
Table 17. Display specifications

Description| Option one| Option two| Option three| Option four| Option five
---|---|---|---|---|---
Display type| Ultra High Definition (UHD)| Quad High Definition (QHD)| Full High Definition (FHD)| Full High Definition (FHD)| Full High Definition (FHD)
Display-panel technology| Wide-Viewing Angle (WVA)| Wide-Viewing Angle (WVA)| Wide-Viewing Angle (WVA)| Wide-Viewing Angle (WVA)| Wide-Viewing Angle (WVA)
Display-panel dimensions (active area):| | | | |
| Height| 214.81 mm (8.46 in.)| 214.81 mm (8.46 in.)| 214.81 mm (8.46 in.)| 214.81 mm (8.46 in.)| 214.81 mm (8.46 in.)
| Width| 381.89 mm (15.04 in.)| 381.89 mm (15.04 in.)| 381.89 mm (15.04 in.)| 381.89 mm (15.04 in.)| 381.89 mm (15.04 in.)
| Diagonal| 438.16 mm (17.25 in.)| 438.16 mm (17.25 in.)| 438.16 mm (17.25 in.)| 438.16 mm (17.25 in.)| 438.16 mm (17.25 in.)
Display-panel native resolution| 3840 x 2160| 2560 x 1440| 1920 x 1080| 1920 x 1080| 1920 x 1080
Luminance (typical)| 500 nits| 300 nits| 300 nits| 300 nits| 300 nits
Megapixels| 8.29| 3.68| 2.07| 2.07| 2.07
Color gamut| DCI-P3 99%
(typical)| DCI-P3 99%
(typical)| 100% sRGB
(typical)| 100% sRGB
(typical)| 100% sRGB
(typical)
Pixels Per Inch (PPI)| 255| 170| 127| 127| 127
Contrast ratio| 1200:1
(typical)| 1000:1
(typical)| 1000:1
(typical)| 1000:1
(typical)| 800:1
(typical)
Response time| 3 ms (typical)| 3 ms (typical)| 3 ms (typical)| 1 ms (typical)| 3 ms (typical)
Refresh rate| 120 Hz| 165 Hz| 480 Hz| 360 Hz| 165 Hz
Horizontal view angle| +/- 85 degrees (typical)| +/- 85 degrees (typical)| +/- 85 degrees (typical)| +/- 85 degrees (typical)| +/- 85 degrees (typical)
Vertical view angle| +/- 85 degrees (typical)| +/- 85 degrees (typical)| +/- 85 degrees (typical)| +/- 85 degrees (typical)| +/- 85 degrees (typical)
Pixel pitch| 0.10 mm| 0.15 mm| 0.20 mm| 0.20 mm| 0.20 mm
Power consumption (maximum)| 10.30 W| 7.70 W| 7.50 W| 7.20 W| 8.40 W
Anti-glare vs glossy finish| Anti-glare| Anti-glare| Anti-glare| Anti-glare| Anti-glare
Touch options| No| No| No| No| No
Adaptive sync support| G-SYNC, FreeSync, Advanced Optimus| G-SYNC, FreeSync, Advanced Optimus| G-SYNC, FreeSync, Advanced Optimus| G-SYNC, FreeSync, Advanced Optimus| G-SYNC, FreeSync, Advanced Optimus

GPU—Integrated
The following table lists the specifications of the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Alienware x17 R2.
Table 18. GPU—Integrated

i7/i9k

GPU—Discrete
The following table lists the specifications of the discrete Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Alienware x17 R2.
Table 19. GPU—Discrete

Operating and storage environment
This table lists the operating and storage specifications of your Alienware x17 R2.
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
Table 20. Computer environment

condensing)
Vibration (maximum)*| 0.66 GRMS| 1.30 GRMS
Shock (maximum)| 110 G†| 160 G†
Altitude range| -15.2 m to 3048 m (-49.87 ft to 10000 ft)| -15.2 m to 10668 m (-49.87 ft to 35000 ft)
CAUTION: Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.

• Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment.
  ↑ Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse.

Keyboard shortcuts of Alienware x17 R2

NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys that are 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

Your computer comes with pre-programmable macro keys that enable you to perform multiple actions with a single key press.
Table 22. List of Macro keys

**| Macro keys
NOTE:** You can configure modes and assign multiple tasks for the macro keys on the keyboard.
---|---

Your computer comes with dedicated keys that enable you to control audio features of the computer with a single key press.

Table 23. List of keys to control audio features

Low blue light

WARNING: Prolonged exposure to blue light from the display may lead to long-term effects such as eye strain, eye fatigue, or damage to the eyes.
Blue light is a color in the light spectrum which has a short wavelength and high energy. Chronic exposure to blue light, particularly from digital sources, may disrupt sleep patterns and cause long-term effects such as eye strain, eye fatigue, or damage to the eyes.
The display on this computer is designed to minimize blue light and complies with TÜV Rheinland’s requirement for low blue light displays.
Low blue light mode is enabled at the factory, so no further configuration is necessary.
To reduce the risk of eye strain, it is also recommended that you:

• Position the display at a comfortable viewing distance between 20 and 28 inches (50 and 70 cm) from your eyes.
• Blink frequently to moisten your eyes, wet your eyes with water, or apply suitable eye drops.
• Look away from your display, and gaze at a distant object at 20 ft (609.60 cm) away for at least 20 seconds during each break.
• Take an extended break for 20 minutes every two hours.

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.
This computer features the following AlienFX Lighting Zones:

• Keyboard

• Power button

• Alien head LED on the back of the display

• Loop lighting on the rear-I/O cover
  NOTE: Information about the location of AlienFX Lighting Zones on your computer is available in AWCC.
  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 search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support.

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 24. Alienware products and online self-help resources

www.alienware.com
Dell Help & Support app|
Tips|
Contact Support| In Windows search, type Help and Support , and press Enter.
Online help for operating system| www.dell.com/support/windows
Troubleshooting information, user manuals, setup instructions, product specifications, technical help blogs, drivers, software updates, and so on| www.alienware.com/gamingservices
Videos 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 find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.

Regulatory Model: P48E
Regulatory Type: P48E002/P48E003
May 2023
Rev. A05

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