Aurora R6 Liquid Cooling Module
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power-supply unit cage 3. Rotate the power-supply unit cage away from the system board. 7 power-supply unit 7. power-supply unit cage release cage latches (2) 5. chassis 6. Disconnect the processor-fan cable from the chassis. 2. graphics-card bracket 1. 3. Lift the power-supply unit cage while pressing and holding the graphics-card bracket. 1.
power-supply unit cage 3. Rotate the power-supply unit cage away from the system board. 7 power-supply unit 7. power-supply unit cage release cage latches (2) 5. chassis 6. Disconnect the processor-fan cable from the chassis. 2. graphics-card bracket 1. 3. Lift the power-supply unit cage while pressing and holding the graphics-card bracket. 1.
Aurora R6/R7 U.2 Solid-State Drive Installation Guide
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Figure 4. Sliding the power-supply unit cage release latches 1 power-supply unit 3 power-supply unit cage release cage latches (2) 2 chassis 10 Lift the power-supply unit cage while pressing and holding the graphics-card bracket. 8 Installing the U.2 solid-state drive U.2 solid-state drive assembly 1 solid-state drive assembly 2 chassis 9 Slide the power-supply unit cage release latches towards the unlock position. Figure 5. 3 U.2 solid-state drive 8 Slide the U.2 solid-state drive assembly into the hard-drive cage until it snaps into place.
Figure 4. Sliding the power-supply unit cage release latches 1 power-supply unit 3 power-supply unit cage release cage latches (2) 2 chassis 10 Lift the power-supply unit cage while pressing and holding the graphics-card bracket. 8 Installing the U.2 solid-state drive U.2 solid-state drive assembly 1 solid-state drive assembly 2 chassis 9 Slide the power-supply unit cage release latches towards the unlock position. Figure 5. 3 U.2 solid-state drive 8 Slide the U.2 solid-state drive assembly into the hard-drive cage until it snaps into place.
Aurora R6/R7 U.2 Solid-State Drive Installation Guide
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Figure 6. Rotating the power-supply unit 1 power-supply unit cage 3 chassis 11 Rotate the power-supply unit cage away from the chassis. 2 graphics-card bracket Installing the U.2 solid-state drive 9
Figure 6. Rotating the power-supply unit 1 power-supply unit cage 3 chassis 11 Rotate the power-supply unit cage away from the chassis. 2 graphics-card bracket Installing the U.2 solid-state drive 9
Aurora R6/R7 U.2 Solid-State Drive Installation Guide
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Figure 7. Rotating the power-supply unit 1 power-supply unit 12 Lift to release the graphics-card bracket from the chassis. 10 Installing the U.2 solid-state drive
Figure 7. Rotating the power-supply unit 1 power-supply unit 12 Lift to release the graphics-card bracket from the chassis. 10 Installing the U.2 solid-state drive
Aurora R6/R7 U.2 Solid-State Drive Installation Guide
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Installing the U.2 solid-state drive 11 Figure 8. Removing the graphics card 1 graphics-card bracket 2 graphics card 13 Press the releasing clip on the power-cable connectors and disconnect the power cables from the graphics card. 14 Push the securing tab on the PCIe slot away from the graphics card, grasp the card by its top corner, and ease it out of the slot.
Installing the U.2 solid-state drive 11 Figure 8. Removing the graphics card 1 graphics-card bracket 2 graphics card 13 Press the releasing clip on the power-cable connectors and disconnect the power cables from the graphics card. 14 Push the securing tab on the PCIe slot away from the graphics card, grasp the card by its top corner, and ease it out of the slot.
Aurora R6/R7 U.2 Solid-State Drive Installation Guide
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Figure 9. Removing the graphics card 1 power cables 3 graphics card 2 releasing clips (2) 4 securing tab 15 Slide the fan cable and the data and power cable through the power-supply unit cage. 16 Connect the fan cable to the system board. 17 Connect the power cable to the power-supply unit. 18 Connect the data cable to the connector on the solid-state drive adapter. 19 Slide the solid-state drive adapter to the solid-state drive slot and replace the screw that secures the solid-state drive adapter to the system board. 12 Installing the U.2 solid-state drive
Figure 9. Removing the graphics card 1 power cables 3 graphics card 2 releasing clips (2) 4 securing tab 15 Slide the fan cable and the data and power cable through the power-supply unit cage. 16 Connect the fan cable to the system board. 17 Connect the power cable to the power-supply unit. 18 Connect the data cable to the connector on the solid-state drive adapter. 19 Slide the solid-state drive adapter to the solid-state drive slot and replace the screw that secures the solid-state drive adapter to the system board. 12 Installing the U.2 solid-state drive
Aurora R6/R7 U.2 Solid-State Drive Installation Guide
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... drive adapter 6 fan cable 20 Align the graphics card with the slot on the system board. 21 Place the graphics card into the slot and press down firmly until the graphics card snaps into place. 22 Connect the power cables to the graphics card. 23 Slide the tab on the graphics-card bracket into the slot on the chassis and...
... drive adapter 6 fan cable 20 Align the graphics card with the slot on the system board. 21 Place the graphics card into the slot and press down firmly until the graphics card snaps into place. 22 Connect the power cables to the graphics card. 23 Slide the tab on the graphics-card bracket into the slot on the chassis and...
Aurora R6 Setup and Specifications
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... mouse. 2. Connect the network cable - Connect the display to the discrete graphics card of your computer is the primary graphics card. Connect the keyboard and mouse. Connect the display. NOTE: For setup instructions, see the knowledge base article SLN129825 at https://www.dell.com/support. 4. NOTE: The DisplayPort on the back panel of your computer...
... mouse. 2. Connect the network cable - Connect the display to the discrete graphics card of your computer is the primary graphics card. Connect the keyboard and mouse. Connect the display. NOTE: For setup instructions, see the knowledge base article SLN129825 at https://www.dell.com/support. 4. NOTE: The DisplayPort on the back panel of your computer...
Aurora R6 Setup and Specifications
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Follow the instructions on the screen to the designated USB and HDMI ports on the card. 3. Connect the VR headset to complete the setup. 7 optional NOTE: The VR headset is sold separately. 1. NOTE: Connect the headset to the HDMI port on the primary graphics card and connect the display to any available port on your VR headset at www.dell.com/VRsupport. 2. Download and run the setup tools for your computer, when prompted. Setting up the Virtual Reality (VR) headset -
Follow the instructions on the screen to the designated USB and HDMI ports on the card. 3. Connect the VR headset to complete the setup. 7 optional NOTE: The VR headset is sold separately. 1. NOTE: Connect the headset to the HDMI port on the primary graphics card and connect the display to any available port on your VR headset at www.dell.com/VRsupport. 2. Download and run the setup tools for your computer, when prompted. Setting up the Virtual Reality (VR) headset -
Aurora R6 Setup and Specifications
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... button Press to enhance the capabilities of your computer. 6. For optimal graphics performance, use a PCI-Express X16 slot for connecting the graphics card. NOTE: If you to identify the hardware components in PCI-Express X16 (graphics slot 1) is a unique alphanumeric identifier that enables Dell service technicians to remove the power supply unit from your computer...
... button Press to enhance the capabilities of your computer. 6. For optimal graphics performance, use a PCI-Express X16 slot for connecting the graphics card. NOTE: If you to identify the hardware components in PCI-Express X16 (graphics slot 1) is a unique alphanumeric identifier that enables Dell service technicians to remove the power supply unit from your computer...
Aurora R6 Setup and Specifications
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... line-out port Connect audio-output devices such as storage devices and printers. Line-in port 10 Provides data transfer speeds up to the discrete graphics card of your computer. 11. Connect the display to 10 Gbps. 6. 10. Side panel release latch Allows you to remove the side panel from or writes...
... line-out port Connect audio-output devices such as storage devices and printers. Line-in port 10 Provides data transfer speeds up to the discrete graphics card of your computer. 11. Connect the display to 10 Gbps. 6. 10. Side panel release latch Allows you to remove the side panel from or writes...
Aurora R6 Setup and Specifications
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.../microphone port Communications Table 9. Intel Optane memory Intel Optane memory functions as hard drives and solid-state drives (SSDs). Connect the display to the discrete graphics card of your computer. Ports and connectors on computers that meet the following requirements: • 7th generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processor or higher •...
.../microphone port Communications Table 9. Intel Optane memory Intel Optane memory functions as hard drives and solid-state drives (SSDs). Connect the display to the discrete graphics card of your computer. Ports and connectors on computers that meet the following requirements: • 7th generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processor or higher •...
Aurora R6 Setup and Specifications
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... Shared system memory Up to two PCI-Express X16, single-width/double-width, full length (maximum 10.5 inches) NOTE: The graphics configuration of your desktop varies depending on the graphics card configuration ordered. • AMD or NVIDIA • Also supports NVIDIA SLI and AMD Crossfire technologies Up to 867 Mbps (1.867 Gbps with...
... Shared system memory Up to two PCI-Express X16, single-width/double-width, full length (maximum 10.5 inches) NOTE: The graphics configuration of your desktop varies depending on the graphics card configuration ordered. • AMD or NVIDIA • Also supports NVIDIA SLI and AMD Crossfire technologies Up to 867 Mbps (1.867 Gbps with...
Aurora R6 Service Manual
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... drive...57 Prerequisites...57 Procedure...57 31 Replacing the solid-state drive...58 Procedure...58 Post-requisites...58 32 Removing the graphics card...59 Prerequisites...59 Procedure...59 33 Replacing the graphics card...61 Procedure...61 Post-requisites...61 34 Removing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly 62 Prerequisites...62 Procedure...62 35...
... drive...57 Prerequisites...57 Procedure...57 31 Replacing the solid-state drive...58 Procedure...58 Post-requisites...58 32 Removing the graphics card...59 Prerequisites...59 Procedure...59 33 Replacing the graphics card...61 Procedure...61 Post-requisites...61 34 Removing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly 62 Prerequisites...62 Procedure...62 35...
Aurora R6 Service Manual
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..., follow the steps in After working inside your computer 1. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Inside view of your computer. graphics card 2. optical-drive assembly 4. Technical overview NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and...
..., follow the steps in After working inside your computer 1. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Inside view of your computer. graphics card 2. optical-drive assembly 4. Technical overview NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and...
Aurora R6 Service Manual
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top-chassis fan (TOP_FAN) 3. processor-fan connector (CPU_FAN) 5. graphics-card power connector (GPU_POWER) 23. processor socket (CPU1) 2. front-chassis fan connector (FRONT_FAN) 10. SATA 6 Gbps drive connector (SATA3) 13. solid-state drive slot (M.2 SSD) 15. Password reset jumper (PASSWORD JUMPER) 17. wireless-card slot (M.2 WIFI) 14 memory-module slot 3 (XMM3) 8. CMOS reset jumper (CMOS...
top-chassis fan (TOP_FAN) 3. processor-fan connector (CPU_FAN) 5. graphics-card power connector (GPU_POWER) 23. processor socket (CPU1) 2. front-chassis fan connector (FRONT_FAN) 10. SATA 6 Gbps drive connector (SATA3) 13. solid-state drive slot (M.2 SSD) 15. Password reset jumper (PASSWORD JUMPER) 17. wireless-card slot (M.2 WIFI) 14 memory-module slot 3 (XMM3) 8. CMOS reset jumper (CMOS...
Aurora R6 Service Manual
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For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Lay the computer on the hard-drive carrier and slide the U.2 solid-state drive out of the hard-drive cage. 1. Disconnect the power ... the U.2 solid-state drive. 3. Press the release tabs on the right side. 2. release tabs Lift the power-supply unit cage while pressing and holding the graphics-card bracket. 5. Disconnect the data cable from the power-supply unit. 8. Slide the solid-state drive adapter to the solid-state drive slot and remove the...
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Lay the computer on the hard-drive carrier and slide the U.2 solid-state drive out of the hard-drive cage. 1. Disconnect the power ... the U.2 solid-state drive. 3. Press the release tabs on the right side. 2. release tabs Lift the power-supply unit cage while pressing and holding the graphics-card bracket. 5. Disconnect the data cable from the power-supply unit. 8. Slide the solid-state drive adapter to the solid-state drive slot and remove the...
Aurora R6 Service Manual
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...follow the steps in After working inside your computer. power-supply unit b. Lift the power-supply unit cage while pressing and holding the graphics-card bracket. 42 Procedure NOTE: Note the routing of all cables as you replace the power supply. 1. a. For more safety best ...practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. chassis c. Slide the power-supply unit cage release latches towards the unlock position. Lay the computer on the right side....
...follow the steps in After working inside your computer. power-supply unit b. Lift the power-supply unit cage while pressing and holding the graphics-card bracket. 42 Procedure NOTE: Note the routing of all cables as you replace the power supply. 1. a. For more safety best ...practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. chassis c. Slide the power-supply unit cage release latches towards the unlock position. Lay the computer on the right side....
Aurora R6 Service Manual
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Press the releasing clip on the power-cable connectors and disconnect the power cables from the optical drive and hard drives. 43 a. a. power-supply unit 5. Disconnect the power cables from the graphics card. 6. chassis 4. graphics-card bracket c. power-supply unit cage b. Rotate the power-supply unit cage away from the chassis.
Press the releasing clip on the power-cable connectors and disconnect the power cables from the optical drive and hard drives. 43 a. a. power-supply unit 5. Disconnect the power cables from the graphics card. 6. chassis 4. graphics-card bracket c. power-supply unit cage b. Rotate the power-supply unit cage away from the chassis.
Aurora R6 Service Manual
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... unit cage towards the chassis until the unit snaps into place. 9. Remove the screws that secure the power-supply unit bracket to the chassis. 44 graphics-card power cables (2) 5. processor-power cable 8. 7. power-supply unit 3. hard-drive power cable 7. releasing clips (2) 6. power-supply unit 11. optical-drive power cable 2. Remove the screws...
... unit cage towards the chassis until the unit snaps into place. 9. Remove the screws that secure the power-supply unit bracket to the chassis. 44 graphics-card power cables (2) 5. processor-power cable 8. 7. power-supply unit 3. hard-drive power cable 7. releasing clips (2) 6. power-supply unit 11. optical-drive power cable 2. Remove the screws...