Aurora R6/R7 U.2 Solid-State Drive Installation Guide
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... and close all open applications. 2 Shut down your computer. Safety instructions Use the following safety guidelines to avoid bending any media card and optical disc from your computer, if applicable. 7 After the computer is not covered by their electrical outlets. 4 Disconnect all cables such as keyboard, mouse, monitor, and so on the configuration you are correctly oriented and aligned. 4 Before working inside your computer CAUTION...
... and close all open applications. 2 Shut down your computer. Safety instructions Use the following safety guidelines to avoid bending any media card and optical disc from your computer, if applicable. 7 After the computer is not covered by their electrical outlets. 4 Disconnect all cables such as keyboard, mouse, monitor, and so on the configuration you are correctly oriented and aligned. 4 Before working inside your computer CAUTION...
Aurora R6/R7 U.2 Solid-State Drive Installation Guide
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After working on your computer. 4 Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. 5 Turn on your computer 15 3 After working inside your computer CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer. 1 Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. 2 Connect any external devices, peripherals, or cables you removed before working on your computer. 3 Replace any media cards, discs, or any other parts that you removed before working inside your computer.
After working on your computer. 4 Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. 5 Turn on your computer 15 3 After working inside your computer CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer. 1 Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. 2 Connect any external devices, peripherals, or cables you removed before working on your computer. 3 Replace any media cards, discs, or any other parts that you removed before working inside your computer.
Aurora R7 Setup and Specifications
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... about setting up your computer 1. Connect the power cable. 4 NOTE: The DisplayPort on the back panel of your computer is the primary graphics card. Connect the display to the discrete graphics card of your computer. Set up multiple monitors, see the documentation shipped with the keyboard and mouse. 2. optional. 3. Connect the display. NOTE: If you have two graphics cards, the card installed in PCI-Express X16 (graphics slot 1) is covered. Connect the keyboard and mouse. Connect the network cable - NOTE: For setup instructions, see...
... about setting up your computer 1. Connect the power cable. 4 NOTE: The DisplayPort on the back panel of your computer is the primary graphics card. Connect the display to the discrete graphics card of your computer. Set up multiple monitors, see the documentation shipped with the keyboard and mouse. 2. optional. 3. Connect the display. NOTE: If you have two graphics cards, the card installed in PCI-Express X16 (graphics slot 1) is covered. Connect the keyboard and mouse. Connect the network cable - NOTE: For setup instructions, see...
Aurora R7 Setup and Specifications
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... reboots and a screen to access the boot menu. Click Recover from a drive. 8. Click Create. 8. Connect the USB flash drive to create the recovery drive. Click Finish. For more than 2 GB of memory and more information about reinstalling Windows using a USB recovery drive CAUTION: This process formats the hard drive and removes all data in the USB flash drive will restart during the recovery process. 1. Restart your keyboard layout. 6. Choose your computer. 3. An empty USB flash drive with Windows. NOTE: The following options...
... reboots and a screen to access the boot menu. Click Recover from a drive. 8. Click Create. 8. Connect the USB flash drive to create the recovery drive. Click Finish. For more than 2 GB of memory and more information about reinstalling Windows using a USB recovery drive CAUTION: This process formats the hard drive and removes all data in the USB flash drive will restart during the recovery process. 1. Restart your keyboard layout. 6. Choose your computer. 3. An empty USB flash drive with Windows. NOTE: The following options...
Aurora R7 Setup and Specifications
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... the graphics card. Power-supply diagnostics light Indicates the power-supply state. 8. Back panel Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices. 2. Power port Connect a power cable to provide power to remove the power supply unit from your computer and access warranty information. 9 For optimal graphics performance, use a PCI-Express X16 slot for connecting the graphics card. NOTE: If you to your computer. 4. NOTE: The PCI-Express X16 slot works at X8 speed only. 5. NOTE: The PCI-Express X16 slot works at X8 speed only. PCI-Express X4 slots (2) Connect a PCI-Express card...
... the graphics card. Power-supply diagnostics light Indicates the power-supply state. 8. Back panel Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices. 2. Power port Connect a power cable to provide power to remove the power supply unit from your computer and access warranty information. 9 For optimal graphics performance, use a PCI-Express X16 slot for connecting the graphics card. NOTE: If you to your computer. 4. NOTE: The PCI-Express X16 slot works at X8 speed only. 5. NOTE: The PCI-Express X16 slot works at X8 speed only. PCI-Express X4 slots (2) Connect a PCI-Express card...
Aurora R7 Setup and Specifications
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Hard-drive activity light Turns on the back panel of your computer. 11. Connect the display to the discrete graphics card of your computer. 5. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port Connect peripherals, such as speakers and amplifiers. NOTE: This port does not support video/audio streaming or power delivery. 6. Front L/R surround line-out port Connect audio-output devices such as external storage devices and printers. Back panel 1. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps. 4. Provides data transfer speeds up to...
Hard-drive activity light Turns on the back panel of your computer. 11. Connect the display to the discrete graphics card of your computer. 5. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port Connect peripherals, such as speakers and amplifiers. NOTE: This port does not support video/audio streaming or power delivery. 6. Front L/R surround line-out port Connect audio-output devices such as external storage devices and printers. Back panel 1. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps. 4. Provides data transfer speeds up to...
Aurora R7 Setup and Specifications
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... network activity. 15. Network port (with the speakers. 12. NOTE: For more information about the speaker setup, refer the documentation that shipped with lights) Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for digital audio output through a coaxial cable. 11 Connect the center speaker or the subwoofer. The two lights next to 5 Gbps. 14. Coaxial S/PDIF port Connect an amplifier, speakers, or a TV for network or Internet access. Rear L/R surround port Connect audio-output devices...
... network activity. 15. Network port (with the speakers. 12. NOTE: For more information about the speaker setup, refer the documentation that shipped with lights) Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for digital audio output through a coaxial cable. 11 Connect the center speaker or the subwoofer. The two lights next to 5 Gbps. 14. Coaxial S/PDIF port Connect an amplifier, speakers, or a TV for network or Internet access. Rear L/R surround port Connect audio-output devices...
Aurora R7 Setup and Specifications
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... shipped with an Intel Core i5k or Intel Core i7k processor, you can overclock the processing speed beyond the standard specifications. Intel Z370 chipset Windows 10 Home 64-bit Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Memory Table 5. Specifications Computer model Table 1. Computer model Computer model Dimensions and weight Table 2. Memory specifications Slots Type Speed Configurations supported Per slot Total memory Four DIMM sockets DDR4 • 2666 MHz • Up to...
... shipped with an Intel Core i5k or Intel Core i7k processor, you can overclock the processing speed beyond the standard specifications. Intel Z370 chipset Windows 10 Home 64-bit Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Memory Table 5. Specifications Computer model Table 1. Computer model Computer model Dimensions and weight Table 2. Memory specifications Slots Type Speed Configurations supported Per slot Total memory Four DIMM sockets DDR4 • 2666 MHz • Up to...
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... memory. Ports and connectors on the front panel Front panel: 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 Communications Table 9. optional NOTE: The DisplayPort on the back panel of SATA-based storage media such as a storage accelerator. Ports and connectors Table 7. Connect the display to the discrete graphics card of your computer is supported on system board 13 Table 8. Ports and connectors...
... memory. Ports and connectors on the front panel Front panel: 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 Communications Table 9. optional NOTE: The DisplayPort on the back panel of SATA-based storage media such as a storage accelerator. Ports and connectors Table 7. Connect the display to the discrete graphics card of your computer is supported on system board 13 Table 8. Ports and connectors...
Aurora R7 Service Manual
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... BIOS Features...102 Entering BIOS setup program...102 System setup options...102 System and setup password...105 Assigning a system password and setup password 105 Deleting or changing an existing system and or setup password 106 Clearing forgotten passwords...106 Clearing CMOS Settings...107 Troubleshooting...109 Flashing the BIOS...109 Flashing BIOS (USB key)...109 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics 109 Running the ePSA diagnostics...110 System diagnostic lights...110 Flea power release...110 Wi-Fi power cycle...110 Getting help and contacting Alienware...
... BIOS Features...102 Entering BIOS setup program...102 System setup options...102 System and setup password...105 Assigning a system password and setup password 105 Deleting or changing an existing system and or setup password 106 Clearing forgotten passwords...106 Clearing CMOS Settings...107 Troubleshooting...109 Flashing the BIOS...109 Flashing BIOS (USB key)...109 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics 109 Running the ePSA diagnostics...110 System diagnostic lights...110 Flea power release...110 Wi-Fi power cycle...110 Getting help and contacting Alienware...
Aurora R7 Service Manual
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... to avoid bending any installed card from the media-card reader. When disconnecting cables, keep them by the Dell technical assistance team. CAUTION: Press and eject any connector pins. WARNING: Before working inside the computer, replace all power sources before connecting to ground the system board. Damage due to servicing that shipped with locking tabs or thumb-screws that the ports and connectors are using a different operating system, see the Regulatory...
... to avoid bending any installed card from the media-card reader. When disconnecting cables, keep them by the Dell technical assistance team. CAUTION: Press and eject any connector pins. WARNING: Before working inside the computer, replace all power sources before connecting to ground the system board. Damage due to servicing that shipped with locking tabs or thumb-screws that the ports and connectors are using a different operating system, see the Regulatory...
Aurora R7 Service Manual
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After working inside your computer CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer. 1 Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. 2 Connect any external devices, peripherals, or cables you removed before working on your computer. 3 Replace any media cards, discs, or any other parts that you removed before working on your computer. 4 Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. 5 Turn on your computer. 12
After working inside your computer CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer. 1 Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. 2 Connect any external devices, peripherals, or cables you removed before working on your computer. 3 Replace any media cards, discs, or any other parts that you removed before working on your computer. 4 Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. 5 Turn on your computer. 12
Aurora R7 Service Manual
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... location of the connectors so that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer. You must make the appropriate changes again after you replace the system board. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in "Removing the power-supply unit". 3 Remove the memory modules. 4 Remove the solid-state drive. 5 Remove the wireless card. 6 Remove the processor fan...
... location of the connectors so that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer. You must make the appropriate changes again after you replace the system board. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in "Removing the power-supply unit". 3 Remove the memory modules. 4 Remove the solid-state drive. 5 Remove the wireless card. 6 Remove the processor fan...
Aurora R7 Service Manual
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... in "Replacing the power-supply unit". 8 Replace the left-side cover. Procedure 1 Align the system-board assembly with your computer. You must make the appropriate changes again after you replace the system board. Post-requisites 1 Replace the processor. 2 Replace the graphics card. 3 Replace the processor fan and heat-sink assembly. 4 Replace the wireless card. 5 Replace the solid-state drive. 6 Replace the memory modules. 7 Follow the procedure from the system-board assembly. You must enter the Service Tag in...
... in "Replacing the power-supply unit". 8 Replace the left-side cover. Procedure 1 Align the system-board assembly with your computer. You must make the appropriate changes again after you replace the system board. Post-requisites 1 Replace the processor. 2 Replace the graphics card. 3 Replace the processor fan and heat-sink assembly. 4 Replace the wireless card. 5 Replace the solid-state drive. 6 Replace the memory modules. 7 Follow the procedure from the system-board assembly. You must enter the Service Tag in...
Aurora R7 Service Manual
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... USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 driver 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Go to www.dell.com/support. 3 Click Product support enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or manually browse for your computer model. 4 Click Drivers & downloads → Find it myself. 5 Scroll down the page and expand Video. 6 Click Download to download the graphics driver...
... USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 driver 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Go to www.dell.com/support. 3 Click Product support enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or manually browse for your computer model. 4 Click Drivers & downloads → Find it myself. 5 Scroll down the page and expand Video. 6 Click Download to download the graphics driver...
Aurora R7 Service Manual
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... of RAM and the size of the hard drive. • Change the system configuration information. • Set or change a user-selectable option, such as the user password, type of your computer and try again. Use the BIOS Setup program for the following purposes: • Get information about the hardware installed in your computer. All USB ports • Support Wake-on-LAN (WOL) from S3/S4 for on-board network access. • Support for utility partition. • UEFI BIOS SUPPORT to...
... of RAM and the size of the hard drive. • Change the system configuration information. • Set or change a user-selectable option, such as the user password, type of your computer and try again. Use the BIOS Setup program for the following purposes: • Get information about the hardware installed in your computer. All USB ports • Support Wake-on-LAN (WOL) from S3/S4 for on-board network access. • Support for utility partition. • UEFI BIOS SUPPORT to...
Aurora R7 Service Manual
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... enable the USB devices to enable or disable BIOS Recovery from S4/S5. 103 Sets what action the computer takes when power is enabled. Allows you to wake the system from Hard Drive USB Configuration Front USB Ports Rear USB Ports Power Options Numlock Key Wake Up by special LAN signals. Allows you to enable or disable Intel Speedstep Technology. NOTE: If enabled, the processor clock speed and core voltage are adjusted dynamically based on by Integrated LAN AC Recovery Deep Sleep Control USB Wake Support (S3) USB...
... enable the USB devices to enable or disable BIOS Recovery from S4/S5. 103 Sets what action the computer takes when power is enabled. Allows you to wake the system from Hard Drive USB Configuration Front USB Ports Rear USB Ports Power Options Numlock Key Wake Up by special LAN signals. Allows you to enable or disable Intel Speedstep Technology. NOTE: If enabled, the processor clock speed and core voltage are adjusted dynamically based on by Integrated LAN AC Recovery Deep Sleep Control USB Wake Support (S3) USB...
Aurora R7 Service Manual
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... adaptive and override voltage modes. Allows you to set . Displays whether the admin password is set . This option can be configured only if the Auto Power On mode is set the boot path in the boot option list. Allows you to enable or disable the Computrace service using the Absolute software. Allows you to enable or disable the secure boot control. Displays whether the system password is set to set the core ratio limit. Displays the hard drive password. Allows you to set...
... adaptive and override voltage modes. Allows you to set . Displays whether the admin password is set . This option can be configured only if the Auto Power On mode is set the boot path in the boot option list. Allows you to enable or disable the Computrace service using the Absolute software. Allows you to enable or disable the secure boot control. Displays whether the system password is set to set the core ratio limit. Displays the hard drive password. Allows you to set...
Aurora R7 Service Manual
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... may need to download the latest version of problems encountered during testing NOTE: Some tests for your computer. 6 Scroll down the page and expand BIOS. 7 Click Download to flash (update) the BIOS when an update is launched by the BIOS internally. For more information see Dell EPSA Diagnostic 3.0. 109 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics CAUTION: Use the ePSA diagnostics to download the latest BIOS setup program file. 2 Create a bootable USB drive. Troubleshooting Flashing the BIOS...
... may need to download the latest version of problems encountered during testing NOTE: Some tests for your computer. 6 Scroll down the page and expand BIOS. 7 Click Download to flash (update) the BIOS when an update is launched by the BIOS internally. For more information see Dell EPSA Diagnostic 3.0. 109 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics CAUTION: Use the ePSA diagnostics to download the latest BIOS setup program file. 2 Create a bootable USB drive. Troubleshooting Flashing the BIOS...
Aurora R7 Service Manual
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... a series of Power LED flashes Problem description 1 System board: BIOS and ROM failure 2 No memory or RAM detected 3 System board or chipset error 4 Memory or RAM failure 5 CMOS battery failure 6 Video card or chip failure 7 CPU failure 3,6 BIOS recovery image not found 3,7 BIOS recovery image found but invalid Flea power release Flea power is displayed. 5 Press the arrow in amber color during the start in a normal mode. Table 9. The following procedure list the steps to conduct a flea power release for 15 seconds to start -up. Note the error code and...
... a series of Power LED flashes Problem description 1 System board: BIOS and ROM failure 2 No memory or RAM detected 3 System board or chipset error 4 Memory or RAM failure 5 CMOS battery failure 6 Video card or chip failure 7 CPU failure 3,6 BIOS recovery image not found 3,7 BIOS recovery image found but invalid Flea power release Flea power is displayed. 5 Press the arrow in amber color during the start in a normal mode. Table 9. The following procedure list the steps to conduct a flea power release for 15 seconds to start -up. Note the error code and...
