Alienware x15 R2 Slim Gaming Laptop Owner’s Manual

x15 R2 Slim Gaming Laptop
Owner’s Manual

Notes, cautions, and warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

Set up your Alienware x15 R2

NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.

1. Connect the power adapter and press the power button.
   

2. Connect the USB Type-C Ethernet dongle to the Thunderbolt 4 port of your computer for the wired network (optional).
   NOTE: This computer is shipped with a USB Type-C Ethernet dongle.
   

Views of Alienware x15 R2

Front

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

2. RGB-infrared camera
   This combined camera supports both infrared Windows Hello facial recognition and standard RGB imaging for photos and videos.
   NOTE: The device will also ship with a HD RGB camera that enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos.
   For this configuration, the infrared emitters will not be featured in the camera module.

3. Camera-status light
   Turns on when the camera is in use.

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

Right

1. Universal audio jack
   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 button
   Press to left-click.

3. Right-click button
   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 into sa leep state if it is turned on.
   When the computer is turned on, press and hold the power button for four seconds to force shut-down the computer.
   NOTE: You can customize 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. 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 your USB devices even when your computer is turned off.
   NOTE: If your computer is turned off or in hibernate state, you must connect the power adapter to charge your devices using the PowerShare port. You must enable this feature in the BIOS setup program.
   NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is turned off or in a sleep state. In such cases, turn on the computer to charge the device.

2. Thunderbolt 4.0 port with Power Delivery
   Supports USB4, DisplayPort 1.4, and 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

3. 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.

4. microSD-card slot
   Reads from and writes to the MicroSD card. The computer supports the following card types:
   ● micro Secure Digital (microSD)
   ● micro Secure Digital High Capacity (microSDHC)
   ● micro Secure Digital Extended Capacity (microSDXC)

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

Bottom

1. Left speaker
   Provides 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 speaker
   Provides audio output.

Specifications of Alienware x15 R2

Dimensions and weight
The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Alienware x15 R2.
Table 1. Dimensions and weight

Height:
| Front height| 12.50 mm (0.50 in.)
| Rear height| 15.90 mm (0.62 in.)
Width| 359.70 mm (14.16 in.)
Depth| 277.33 mm (10.91 in.)
0| Weight
NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the 1 configuration ordered and manufacturing variability.| 2.50 kg (5.51 lb) – maximum

Processor

The following table lists the details of the processors supported by your Alienware x15 R2.
Table 2. Processor

Core i9-12900H
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

Chipset

The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your Alienware x15 R2.
Table 3. Chipset

Description

|

Values

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Chipset| Integrated in processor
Processor| 12th  Generation Intel Core i7/i9
Description| Values
---|---
DRAM bus width| 128-bit
Flash EPROM| 32 MB
PCIe bus| Up to Gen4

Operating system

Your Alienware x15 R2 supports the following operating systems:

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

Memory

The following table lists the memory specifications of your Alienware x15 R2.
Table 4. Memory specifications

Description

|

Values

---|---
Memory slots| Onboard memory
Memory type| LPDDR5
Memory speed| 5200 MHz
Maximum memory configuration| 32 GB
Minimum memory configuration| 16 GB
Memory configurations supported| ●16 GB, LPDDR5, 5200 MHz, dual-channel, integrated
● 32 GB, LPDDR5, 5200 MHz, dual-channel, integrated

External ports

The following table lists the external ports of your Alienware x15 R2.
Table 5. External ports

Description

|

Values

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Network port| Not supported
USB ports| ● One USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare
● One USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 port with Power Delivery and  DisplayPort
● One Thunderbolt 4 port with Power Delivery and DisplayPort
Audio port| Universal audio jack
Video port| One HDMI 2.1 port
Description| Values
---|---
Media-card reader|

One microSD-card slot

Power-adapter port| One 7.40 mm x 5.10 mm DC-in
Security-cable slot| Not supported

Internal slots
The following table lists the internal slots of your Alienware x15 R2.
Table 6. Internal slots

NOTE: To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article 000144170 at www.dell.com/support.

Wireless module
The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) module supported on your Alienware x15 R2.
Table 7. Wireless module specifications

Description

|

Values

---|---
Model number| Killer AX1675
Transfer rate| Up to 2400 Mbps
Frequency bands  supported| 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz
Wireless standards| ●| WiFi 802.11a/b/g
●| Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n)
●| Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac)
●| Wi-Fi 6 (WiFi 802.11ax)
Encryption| ●| 64-bit/128-bit WEP
●| AES-CCMP
●| TKIP
Bluetooth| Bluetooth 5.2

Audio

The following table lists the audio specifications of your Alienware x15 R2.
Table 8. Audio specifications

Storage

This section lists the storage options on your Alienware x15 R2.
Your Alienware x15 R2 supports one of the following storage configurations:

• One M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive
• Two M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drives

The primary drive of your Alienware x15 R2 varies with the storage configuration. The primary drive of your computer is the drive where your operating system is installed.
Table 9. Storage specifications

Storage  type

| Interface type|

Capacity

---|---|---
M.2 2230 solid-state drive| PCIe Gen3  x4 NVMe, up to 32 Gbps| Up to 256 GB
M.2 2230 solid-state drive| PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe, up to 64 Gbps| Up to 256 GB
M.2 2280 solid-state drive| PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe, up to 64 Gbps| Up to 2 TB

Media-card reader

The following table lists the media cards supported by your Alienware x15 R2.
Table 10. Media-card reader specifications

● Micro Secure Digital High Capacity (microSDHC)
● Micro Secure Digital Extended Capacity (microSDXC)

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 x15 R2.
Table 11. Keyboard specifications

Description

|

Values

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Keyboard type| RGB per-key backlit keyboard
Keyboard layout| QWERTY
Number of keys| ● the 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) by changing the Function Key Behavior in the BIOS setup program.
For more information, see Keyboard shortcuts.

Camera
The following table lists the camera specifications of your Alienware x15 R2.
Table 12. Camera specifications

Description

|

Values

---|---
Number of cameras| One
Camera type| HD RGB-Infrared camera
Camera location| Front
Camera sensor type| CMOS sensor technology
Camera resolution:|
| Still image| 0.92 megapixel
| Video| 1280  x 720  (HD) at 30 fps
Infrared  camera resolution:|
Description| Values
---|---
| Still image| 0.23 megapixel
| Video| 640 x 360 at 30 fps
Diagonal  viewing angle:|
| Camera| 75.80 degrees
| Infrared  camera| 75.80 degrees

Touchpad

The following table lists the touchpad specifications of your Alienware x15 R2.
Table 13. Touchpad specifications

Description

|

Values

---|---
Touchpad resolution:|
| Horizontal| 1217
| Vertical| 681
Touchpad dimensions:|
| Horizontal| 105 mm (4.13 in.)
| Vertical| 60 mm (2.36 in.)
Touchpad gestures| For more information about touchpad gestures available on Windows, see the Microsoft knowledge base article 4027871 at support.microsoft.com.

Camera

The following table lists the camera specifications of your Alienware x15 R2.
Table 12. Camera specifications

Description

|

Values

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Type| 240 W
Connector dimensions:
| External diameter| 7.40 mm (0.30 in.)
| Internal diameter| 5.10 mm (0.20 in.)
Input voltage| 100  VAC–240 VAC
Input frequency| 50 Hz–60 Hz
Input current  (maximum)| 2.50 A/ 3.50 A/ 5 A
Output current  (continuous)| 12.31 A

Description

|

Values

---|---
Rated  output voltage| 19.50 VDC
Temperature range:
| Operating| 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
| Storage| -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
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 x15 R2.
Table 15. Battery specifications

Description

|

Values

---|---
Battery  type| 6-cell  “smart” lithium-ion (87 Wh)
Battery  voltage| 11.40 VDC
Battery  weight  (maximum)| 0.33  kg (0.73 lb)
Battery dimensions:
| Height| 6.35 mm (0.25 in.)
| Width| 309.80 mm (12.20 in.)
| Depth| 82 mm (3.23  in.)
Temperature range:
| Operating| 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°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.

| From 0% up to 35% in as little as 20 minutes (ExpressCharge Boost) 2hr ( Express charge ), 3hr ( Standard charge) 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 x15 R2.
Table 16. Display specifications

Description

| Option one| Option two|

Option three

---|---|---|---
Display type|

Full High Definition  (FHD)

|

Full High Definition  (FHD)

|

Quad High Definition  (QHD)

Display-panel technology| Wide Viewing Angle (WVA)| Wide Viewing Angle (WVA)| Wide Viewing Angle (WVA)
Display-panel dimensions (active area):| | |
| Height| 193.59 mm (7.62 in.)| 193.59 mm (7.62 in.)| 193.62 mm (7.62 in.)
| Width| 344.16 mm (13.55 in.)| 344.16 mm (13.55 in.)| 344.21 mm (13.55 in.)
| Diagonal| 394.87 mm (15.55 in.)| 394.87 mm (15.55 in.)| 394.93 mm (15.55 in.)
Display-panel native resolution| 1920 x 1080| 1920 x 1080| 2560 x 1440
Luminance (typical)| 300 nits| 300 nits| 400 nits
Megapixels| 2.07| 2.07| 3.69
Color gamut| sRGB 100%| sRGB 100%| DCI P3 99%
Pixels Per Inch (PPI)| 141| 141| 188.30
Contrast ratio (typ)| 1000:1| 1000:1| 1000:1
Response  time (max)| 19 ms| 10 ms| 19 ms
Refresh rate| 165 Hz| 360 Hz| 240 Hz
Horizontal  view angle| +/- 85 degrees| +/- 85 degrees| +/- 85 degrees
Vertical view angle| +/- 85 degrees| +/- 85 degrees| +/- 85 degrees
Pixel pitch| 0.18 mm| 0.18 mm| 0.13 mm
Power consumption (maximum)| 6 W| 7.60 W| 8.55 W
Anti-glare vs glossy finish| Anti-glare| Anti-glare| Anti-glare
Touch options| No| No| No
Adaptive sync support| None.  G-SYNC, Advanced

Optimus

| G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus| G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus

GPU—Integrated
The following table lists the specifications of the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Alienware x15 R2.
Table 17. GPU—Integrated

i7/i9

GPU—Discrete
The following table lists the specifications of the discrete Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Alienware x15 R2.
Table 18. GPU—Discrete

Operating and storage environment
This table lists the operating and storage specifications of your Alienware x15 R2.
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
Table 19. Computer environment

Description

| Operating|

Storage

---|---|---
Temperature range| 0°C to 35°C (32°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)*| 0.66 GRMS| 1.30 GRMS
Shock (maximum)| 140 G†| 160 G†
Altitude  range| 0 m to 3048 m (0 ft to 10000 ft)| 0 m to 10668 m (0 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 x15 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 the Function Key Behavior in the BIOS setup program.

Table 20. List of keyboard shortcuts

Keys

|

Description

---|---
| Disable/enable Full Speed Mode
| Adjust the keyboard backlight brightness
| Switch to an external  display
| Disable/enable Bluetooth
| Decrease display brightness
| Increase display brightness
| Disable/enable the touchpad
Keys| Description
---|---
| 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 the audio features of the computer with a single key press.
Table 22. List of keys to control audio features

Keys

|

Description

---|---
| Mute microphone
| Mute speakers
| Increase volume
| Decrease volume

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 r game.
This computer features the following AlienFX Lighting Zones:
Programmable with up to 16.8 million distinct colors.
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, and Memory (RAM) monitoring. For more information about
AWCC, see the Alienware Command Center Online Help or the knowledge base article 000179513 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 23. Alienware products and online self-help resources

Self-help resources

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Resource location

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Information about Alienware products and services| www.alienware.com
My Dell app|
Tips|
Contact Support| In Windows search, type   Contact Support , and press Enter.
Online help for operating system| www.dell.com/support/windows
Access top solutions, diagnostics, drivers ,and downloads, and learn more about your computer through videos, manuals, and documents.| Your Alienware computer is uniquely identified by a Service Tag or Express Service Code. To view relevant support resources for your Dell computer, enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code at www.dell.com/support.
For more information on how to find the Service Tag for your computer, see Locate the Service Tag on your computer.
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/region and product, and some services may not be available in your country/region.
NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information about your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.

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