Alienware Aurora R8 Setup and Specifications Manual
- June 8, 2024
- Dell
Table of Contents
- Set up your computer
- Create a USB recovery drive for Windows
- Setting up the Virtual Reality (VR) headset — optional
- Views of Alienware Aurora R8
- Communications
- Video
- Audio
- Storage
- Power ratings
- Computer environment
- Getting help and contacting Alienware
- Contacting Alienware
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
Alienware Aurora R8 Setup and Specifications
Set up your computer
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Connect the keyboard and mouse.
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Connect to your network using a cable, or connect to a wireless network.
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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. -
Connect the power cable.
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Press the power button.
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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.
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Connect the USB floÁ’ drive to your computer.
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In Windows search, type Recovery.
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In the search results, click Create a recovery drive.
The User Account Control window is displayed. -
Click Yes to continue.
The Recovery Drive window is displayed. -
Select Back up system file to the recovery drive and click Next.
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Select the USB flash drive and click Next.
A message appears, indicating that all data in the USB floÁ’ drive will be deleted. -
Click Create.
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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.
- Download and run the setup tools for your VR headset at www.dell.com/VRsupport.
- 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.
- Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.
Views of Alienware Aurora R8
Front
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USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2)
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. -
Headphone port
Connect a headphone or speakers. -
Microphone port
Connect an external microphone to provide sound input. -
USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C port
Connect to external storage devices. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
NOTE: This port does not support video/audio streaming or power delivery. -
USB 3.1 Gen 1 port
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. -
Optical-drive eject button
Press to open the optical drive tray. -
Optical drive (optional)
Reads from and writes to CDs, DVDs, and Blu‑ray discs. -
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
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Back panel
Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices. -
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 primary
graphics card. -
PCI-Express X4 slots (2)
Connect a PCI-Express card such as graphics, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer. -
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. -
Power-supply cage release-latches (2)
Allows you to remove the power supply unit from your computer. -
Power-supply diagnostics button
Press to check the power‑supply state. -
Power-supply diagnostics light
Indicates the power-supply state. -
Power port
Connect a power cable to provide power to your computer. -
Service Tag label
The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identfier that enables Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in your computer and access warranty information. -
Side panel release latch
Allows you to remove the side panel from your computer. -
Security-cable slot (for Kensington locks)
Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.
Back panel
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Hard-drive activity light
Turns on when the computer reads from or writes to the hard drive. -
Optical S/PDIF port
Connect an omº¢fi…½Ę speakers, or a TV for digital audio output through an optical cable. -
USB 2.0 ports (5)
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps. -
Display Port
Connect 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. -
USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port
Connect 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. -
USB 3.1 Gen 2 port
Connect peripherals, such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps. -
Side L/R surround port
Connect 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. -
Microphone port
Connect an external microphone to provide sound input. -
Front L/R surround line-out port
Connect audio-output devices such as speakers and omº¢fi…½Áĝ In a 2.1 speaker channel setup, connect the left and right
speakers. In a 5.1 or a 7.1 speaker channel setup, connect the front-left and front-right speakers. -
Line-in port
Connect recording or playback devices such as a microphone or CD player. -
Center/subwoofer LFE surround port
Connect the center speaker or the subwoofer.
NOTE: For more information about the speaker setup, refer the documentation that shipped with the speakers. -
Rear L/R surround port
Connect 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. -
USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (3)
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. -
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. -
Coaxial S/PDIF port
Connect 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 weight
Description: Values
Height:
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 specificatoins
Description: Values
Processor: 8th Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 & 9th Generation Intel
Core i5k/i7k/i9k
Wattage: 65W & 95W
Core count: 2/4/4 & 6/8/8
Thread count 6/8/8 & 6/8/16
Speed: 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 Boost
Intel Smart Cache: 4 MB/6 MB/8 MB & 9 MB/12 MB/16 MB
Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620 & Intel UHD Graphics 630
Chipset
Table 3. Chipset specifications
Description: Values
Chipset: Intel Z370 chipset
Processor: 8th Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 & 9th Generation Intel
Core i5k/i7k/i9k
DRAM bus width: Not supported
Flash EPROM: 16 MB
PCIe bus: PCIe Gen3
External bus frequency PCIe Gen3x:4
Operating system
- Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
- Windows 10 Professional (64-bit)
Memory
Table 4. Memory specifications
Description: Values
Slots: Four DIMM sockets
Type: DDR4
Speed:
2666 MHz
Up to HyperX FURY DDR4 XMP at 3200 MHz
Maximum memory 64 GB
Minimum memory 4 GB
Memory per slot 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB
Configurations 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 specifictions
Description: Values
Type: Storage accelarator
Interface: PCIe 3.0×4
Connector: M.2 2280
Configurations supported: 16 GB and 32 GB
Capacity: Up to 32 GB
Ports and connectors
Table 6. External ports and connectors specifications
Description: Values
Front:
USB:
Three USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
One USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C port
Audio:
One audio output/headphone port (supports 2 channel audio)
One audio input/microphone port
Back:
Network: One RJ-45 port
USB:
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 port
Audio:
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 port
Video: One DisplayPort – optional
NOTE: 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 supported
Poweradapterport: Not supported
Security: Kensington locks
Legacyports: Not supported
Table 7. Internal ports and connectors specifications
Description: Values
Expansion:
Two PCIe x16 slots
Two PCIe x4 slots
M.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 specifications
Description: Values
Model number: Killer E2500 Ethernet controller integrated on system board
Transfer rate: 10/100/1000 Mbps
Wireless module
Table 9. Wireless module specifictions
Description: Values
Model 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 GHz
Wireless standards: WiFi 802.11ac & WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac & WiFi
802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Encryption:
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-CCMP
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.1 & Bluetooth 4.1 & Bluetooth 4.2
Video
Table 10. Discrete graphics specifications
Discrete graphics
Controller: External display support: Memory size: Memory type
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080: One HDMI port and one DisplayPort: 8 GB:
GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti: One HDMI port and one DisplayPort: 11
GB: GDDR6
Table 11. Integrated graphics specifictions
Controller: External display support: Memory size: Processor
Intel UHD Graphics 620: One DisplayPort: Shared system memory:
8th Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7
NOTE: 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 specifications
Description: Values
Type: Integrated 7.1 channel audio with S/PDIF support
Controller: Realtek ALC3861
Internal interface: High-definition audio
External 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: Capacity
Two 2.5-inch hard drives: SATA AHCI 6 Gbps: Up to 2 TB
One 3.5-inch hard drive: SATA AHCI 6 Gbps: Up to 1 TB
Two M.2 2242/2260/2280 solid-state drives:
SATA AHCI 6 Gbps
PCIe NVMe up to 32 Gbps: Up to 1 TB
One U.2 drive: PCIe NVMe up to 32 Gbps (U.2 drive): Up to 280 GB
One 9.5 mm slim drive for DVD+/-RW drive or Blueray Disc.: SATA 1.5 Gbps:
Not applicable
Power ratings
Table 14. Power ratings
Description: Values
Input voltage: 100 VAC to 240 VAC
Input frequency: 50 Hz to 60 Hz
Temperature 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 W
Input current (maximum) 8 A 10 A
Output 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/4A
Rated 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-S71.04-1985
Table 15. Computer environment.
: Operating : Storage
Temperature 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 GRMS
Shock (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 resources
Self-help resources: Resource location
Information about Alienware products and services:
www.alienware.com
Tips:
Contact Support: In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press
Enter.
Online help for operating system:
www.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:www.alienware.com/gamingservices
VR Support: www.dell.com/VRsupport
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 fi©
contact information about your purchase _invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell
product catalog.
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