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Question posted by shoumph on May 7th, 2014
How To Overclock Aurora Alx
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Manual - Page 18
... panel connectors. Back Light Button
Press the back light button to turn on .
In Alienware Aurora ALX, the back light will function only when the computer is powered by internal batteries.
18 CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP NOTE: In Alienware Aurora Standard, the back light will function even when the computer is turned off after...
Manual - Page 19
... page 20 .
5
Network connector -
Connects your computer. CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP 19 For details, see "Connecting External Speakers" on page 59.
1
Optical S/PDIF connector ...
for digital audio output through an analog audio conversion process
(available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only).
2
eSATA connector - Connects to eSATA compatible storage devices
such...
Manual - Page 22
... cameras.
4
Power button - Top Panel Connectors
45 123
22 CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP
1
Headphone connector - Connects to a microphone for voice or audio
input into a sound or telephony... on AlienFX, see "AlienFX" on .
• Blinking white - Turns the computer on Aurora and Aurora ALX only) at the back of your computer.
2
Microphone connector - The color
of the S/...
Manual - Page 27
...factory to easily overclock your computer's ...Alienware does not provide technical support for any hardware or software issues arising from operating the computer beyond the preset settings in resource intensive applications including gaming and multimedia development.
Optimizing Performance
Your computer has been configured to optimize your computer. Depending on Aurora and Aurora ALX...
Manual - Page 29
.../manuals.
Displays the memory speed. Displays the processor L2 cache size.
CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP 29
System Setup Options
NOTE: The items listed in this section may or may not appear exactly as listed depending on Aurora and Aurora ALX only)
Displays the QPI speed.
System Information Product Name BIOS Version
Service Tag Asset...
Manual - Page 31
... YOUR DESKTOP 31 Integrated Devices
USB Functions
HD Audio Controller
Onboard IEEE1394 Controller
LAN1 BCM5784 Device (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only)/ Onboard LAN Controller (available on Aurora-R2 only)
LAN1 Option ROM (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only)/ Onboard LAN Boot ROM (available on Aurora-R2 only)
SiL3132 E-Sata Device (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only)/ JMicron...
Manual - Page 33
...Overclock Configuration Submenu Turbo Mode TDC Limit Override
Turbo Mode TDP Limit Override
Allows you to adjust PCI frequency.
Adjust PCI Frequency (MHz) (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only)
Allows you to run at faster frequencies than marked.
[1-4] Core CPU Turbo Ratio
Limit (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX...
CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP 33 Advance DRAM Configuration ...
Manual - Page 38
...latch to the right to open the side panel. 4. NOTE: Theater lighting (available only on Alienware Aurora ALX) turns on page 36. Removing and Replacing the Side Panel
CAUTION: Before removing the side ... To remove the side panel:
1.
NOTE: Ensure that you remove the security cable from your desktop.
Lift the release panel to unlock the release panel. 3. To replace the side panel, push...
Manual - Page 40
To replace memory module(s): Aurora/Aurora ALX
Aurora-R2
Recommended memory configuration:
Type 1066 MHz and I333 MHz DDR3 1600 MHz XMP
Slots Slots 1, 3, and 5 or slots 1 - 6 Slots 1, 3, and 5
40 CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
Recommended memory configuration:
Type 1066 MHz and I333 MHz DDR3
Slots Slots 1 and 2 or slots 1 - 4
Manual - Page 60
Computer Model
Alienware Aurora/Aurora ALX Alienware Aurora-R2
Dimensions
Height (with top vents open)
426 mm to 447 mm (16.77 inches to 17.59 inches)
Width
250 mm (9.84 inches)
Depth
645 mm (25.39 inches)
Average weight
22.09 kg (48.7 lb)
NOTE: The weight of your desktop will vary depending on the configuration and...
Manual - Page 61
... 10
32 MB
Memory
Connectors
Aurora/Aurora ALX
six internally-accessible DDR3 DIMM sockets
Aurora-R2
four internally-accessible DDR3 DIMM sockets
Capacities
1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB
1066 MHz and I333 MHz
Minimum
3 GB
Maximum
Aurora/Aurora ALX
24 GB
Aurora-R2
16 GB
1600 MHz XMP (Aurora/Aurora ALX)
Minimum
3 GB
Maximum
12 GB
Memory types
Aurora/Aurora ALX
3- channel DDR3 and DDR3...
Manual - Page 62
Back Panel Connectors IEEE 1394 Network adapter USB eSATA Audio
S/PDIF (available on Aurora/Aurora ALX only)
one 6-pin serial connector one RJ45 connector six 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors one 4-pin eSATA connector 7.1 channel line output, stereo microphone and stereo line ...
Manual - Page 63
... (maximum):
Operating
-15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft)
Storage
-15.2 to 10,668 m (-50 to two graphic adapters -
Audio Type
Aurora/Aurora ALX
Aurora-R2 Controller Video Type
Operating speed (Aurora-R2) Power Voltage
integrated 7.1 channel, High Definition Audio with S/PDIF support integrated 7.1 channel, High Definition Audio Realtek ALC 888S codec
up to...
Service Manual - Page 11
... slot (if applicable).
2.
NOTE: Theater lighting (available only in "Before You Begin" on automatically when the left side-panel
011 /011 Follow the instructions in Alienware Aurora ALX) turns on page 6. 2. Place the left -side panel. 4. Slide the latch to open the left side-panel in a secure location. Replacing the Left Side-Panel...
Service Manual - Page 14
...-R2)
5 memory-module connector (DIMM1)
6 memory-module connector (DIMM4)
7 memory-module connector (DIMM3) (Aurora and Aurora ALX) memory-module connector (DIMM2) (Aurora-R2)
8 memory-module connector (DIMM6) (Aurora and Aurora ALX only)
9 memory-module connector (DIMM5) (Aurora and Aurora ALX only)
10 main power connector (PWR1)
11 password jumper (PASSWORD)
12 serial ATA drive connectors...
Service Manual - Page 38
Recommended memory configuration: Aurora/Aurora ALX
Aurora-R2
CHAPTER 7: MEMORY MODULE(S)
Type 1066 MHz and I333 MHz DDR3 1600 MHz XMP
Slots Slots 1, 3, and 5 or slots 1 - 6 Slots 1, 3, and 5
Type 1066 MHz and I333 MHz DDR3
Slots Slots 1 and 2 or slots 1 - 4
038 /038 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 6. Replacing the Memory Module(s)
1.
Service Manual - Page 84
Removing the Active-Venting Assembly
NOTE: Active-venting assembly is available only in "Before You Begin" on page 6. 2. Follow the instructions in Alienware Aurora ALX. 1. Remove the drive-bay shroud (see "Removing the Left Side-Panel" on page 11). 3. Remove the left side-panel (see "Removing the Drive-Bay Shroud" ...
Service Manual - Page 108
...drive integrated in this section may or may not appear exactly as listed depending on Aurora-R2 only)
Cache L2
Cache L3
Displays the QPI speed.
Displays the amount of ... in the computer. CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM SETUP
System Information
Current (QPI) Speed (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only)
Current (DMI) Speed (available on your computer model and installed devices.
Displays the DMI...
Service Manual - Page 111
... Control CPU Speed Memory Speed Current QPI Speed (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only) Current DMI Speed (available on Aurora-R2 only) QPI Frequency (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only) DMI Frequency (available on Aurora-R2 only) Memory Ratio
Core (Non-Turbo) Ratio
Advance DRAM Configuration
Overclock Configuration
Displays the current processor speed.
Displays current QPI speed...
Service Manual - Page 112
...SYSTEM SETUP
Overclock Configuration Submenu
Adjust CPU BClk (MHz)
Allows you to run at faster frequencies than marked.
[1-4] Core CPU Turbo Ratio
Limit (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only)
...Displays Read to adjust PCI frequency.
Adjust PCI Frequency (MHz) (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only)
Limit ratio for cores 1-4 (XE processors only). tWR
Displays timing of...
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