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Question posted by carlomv on April 10th, 2014
Does Alienware Aurora Alx Runs Sata 3 ?
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Manual - Page 8
... water.
Before setting up your Alienware® Aurora! Product Documentation and Media
The documentation that ships with your desktop are not jammed between the desktop
and a wall - Do not place the desktop in a humid location or in any kind on or into the desktop.
Placing Your Desktop
WARNING: Do not place the desktop near or over a radiator or...
Manual - Page 18
... , as the light is turned on the light to turn on . NOTE: In Alienware Aurora Standard, the back light will function even when the computer is turned off after a few seconds.
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
Manual - Page 19
.... This format carries
an audio signal without going through an analog audio conversion process
(available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only). This format carries
an audio signal without going through an analog audio conversion process
(available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only).
2
eSATA connector - Connect to USB devices, such as a mouse,
keyboard, printer, external drive, or...
Manual - Page 22
... (available on .
• Blinking white - the computer is in hibernate mode, or is on Aurora and Aurora ALX only) at the back of the button rim indicates the power status.
• Off - Top Panel Connectors
45 123
22 CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP
1
Headphone connector - Turns the computer on page 24.
5
USB 2.0 connectors (2) -
Manual - Page 27
...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. Depending on the options available, see "Configuring the BIOS" on Aurora and Aurora ALX... damage. CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP 27
Using Software
Your computer is...
Manual - Page 29
... the computer.
Displays the SATA 2 drive integrated in the computer
Displays the SATA 3 drive integrated in the computer. CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP 29
Displays the service tag... SATA 1
SATA 2
SATA 3
SATA 4
SATA 5
SATA 6
Displays the current time. System Setup Options
NOTE: The items listed in this section may or may not appear exactly as listed depending on Aurora and Aurora ALX ...
Manual - Page 31
... energy-saving mode of the ACPI function.
Allows you to set the wait time for SATA or CD/DVD in AHCI mode. CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP 31 Integrated Devices
Configure SATA#1-6 as (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only)/ SATA Mode (available on Aurora-R2 only)
AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out
Allows you to configure the integrated...
Manual - Page 33
...you to run at faster frequencies than marked.
[1-4] Core CPU Turbo Ratio
Limit (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only)
Allows you to adjust PCI frequency. CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP 33
...Allows you to adjust BClk of processor. Adjust PCI Frequency (MHz) (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only)
Limit ratio for the processor while in turbo mode. Displays processor core voltage...
Manual - Page 38
... is powered by internal batteries. NOTE: Ensure that you remove the security cable from your desktop.
To replace the side panel, push the side panel against the side of the computer until...panel:
1. Theater lighting is removed.
NOTE: Theater lighting (available only on Alienware Aurora ALX) turns on page 36. Follow the instructions in a secure location. Slide the latch to the right ...
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
... (internal SATA drives only)
BIOS chip (NVRAM)
RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 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...
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...combo, Blu-ray Disc Writer (6x), DVD+/-RW, or DVD Combo four 3.5-inch drive bays for SATA-II hard drives
two 36-pin connectors
two 164 pins connectors
62 CHAPTER 8: SPECIFICATIONS
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 4 left side-panel
011 /011 Follow the instructions in a secure location.
Place the left side-panel is removed. NOTE: Theater lighting (available only in Alienware Aurora ALX) turns on automatically when the left side-panel in "Before You Begin" on page 6. Align the tabs on the side of the
computer and push...
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 84
Follow the instructions in Alienware Aurora ALX. 1. Remove the screw that secures the right top-panel to the chassis.
1 screw
CHAPTER 17: ACTIVE-VENTING ASSEMBLY
1
084 /084 Open the PCI shroud (see "...
Service Manual - Page 108
... used.
Displays the SATA 1 drive integrated in the computer.
0108 /0108
Displays the type of the computer. Displays the processor L2 cache size. Displays the asset tag of memory available on your computer model and installed devices. CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM SETUP
System Information
Current (QPI) Speed (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only)
Current...
Service Manual - Page 110
.... Allows you to configure the integrated hard drive controller to AHCI or RAID.
CHAPTER 22: SYSTEM SETUP
Integrated Devices
Configure SATA#1-6 as (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only)
SATA Mode (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only) Auto Power On
Sets the energy-saving mode of the ACPI function.
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard...
Service Manual - Page 112
... TurboMode tech
If enabled, allows processor to run at faster frequencies than marked.
[1-4] Core CPU Turbo Ratio
Limit (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only)
Allows you to program the current...MHz)
Allows you to adjust PCI-E frequency.
Adjust PCI Frequency (MHz) (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only)
Limit ratio for cores 1-4 (XE processors only). tRTP
Displays Read to Read ...
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