Dell Alienware Area-51 R6 Desktop Setup Guide PDF
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Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R6 Setup and Specifications
Computer Model: Alienware Area-51 R6 Regulatory Model: D03X Regulatory Type: D03X003
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.
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2018 - 01
Rev. A00
Contents
Set up your computer.................................................... 4
Views..............................................................................7 Front................................................................................................ 7 Back.................................................................................................9 Back panel...................................................................................... 11
Specifications............................................................... 13 Computer model............................................................................. 13 Dimensions and weight....................................................................13 System information.......................................................................... 13 Memory.......................................................................................... 13 Ports and connectors....................................................................... 14 Communications............................................................................. 15
Wireless module........................................................................ 15 Audio............................................................................................. 15 Video............................................................................................. 16 Storage.......................................................................................... 16 Power ratings.................................................................................. 17 Computer environment....................................................................17
PCI-Express graphics card installation matrix........... 19
Getting help and contacting Alienware..................... 20 Self-help resources.........................................................................20 Contacting Alienware.....................................................................20
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Set up your computer 1 Connect the keyboard and mouse.
2 Connect the network cable optional.
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3 Connect the display.
NOTE: The DisplayPort on the back panel of your computer is covered. Connect the display to the discrete graphics card of your computer.
NOTE: PCI-Express (graphics) slot 1 will be the primary graphics card, if you have two, three, or four graphics card.
4 Connect the power cable.
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5 Press the power button.
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Views Front
1 Power button (Alienhead) Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off, in sleep state, or in hibernate state. Press to put the computer in sleep state if it is turned on. Press and hold for 4 seconds to force shut-down the computer.
NOTE: You can customize the power-button behavior in Power Options.
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2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with PowerShare (2) Connect peripherals 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 sleep state. In such cases, turn on the computer to charge the device.
3 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2) Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
4 Microphone port Connect an external microphone to provide sound input.
5 Headphone port Connect a headphone or speakers.
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Back
1 Rear I/O accessibility lighting button Press to illuminate the back panel ports.
2 Regulatory label Contains regulatory information of your computer.
3 Back panel Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices.
4 Power cable connector Connect a power cable to provide power to your computer.
5 Power-supply diagnostics button
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Press to check the powersupply state.
6 Power-supply diagnostics light Indicates the power-supply state.
7 PCI-Express (graphics) slot 7 Connect a PCI-Express X16 card such as graphics, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.
8 PCI-Express slot 6 Connect a PCI-Express X4 card such as audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.
9 PCI-Express (graphics) slot 5 Connect a PCI-Express X16 card such as graphics, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.
10 PCI-Express (graphics) slot 4 Connect a PCI-Express X16 card such as graphics, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.
11 PCI-Express (graphics) slot 3 Connect a PCI-Express X16 card such as graphics, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.
12 PCI-Express (graphics) slot 1 Connect a PCI-Express X16 card such as graphics, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.
NOTE: For more details on installing the PCI-Express graphics card, see PCI-Express graphics card installation matrix.
13 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.
14 Security-cable slot (for Kensington locks) Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.
15 Security-cable slot latch Release to allow opening the side panel.
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Back panel
1 USB 3.1 Gen 2 port Connect peripherals such as storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps.
2 Hard-drive activity light Turns on when the computer reads from or writes to the hard drive.
3 USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type-C) port with PowerShare Connect peripherals such as storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps. Supports Power Delivery that enables two-way power supply between devices. Provides up to 15 W power output that enables faster charging of peripheral devices. PowerShare enables you to charge your USB devices even when your computer is turned off.
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NOTE: The Type-C port only provides the USB data function, and no alternate video or Thunderbolt mode features are supported.
4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (6) Connect peripherals such as storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
5 Rear L/R surround port Connect audio-output devices such as speakers and amplifiers. In a 5.1 speaker channel setup, connect the rear-left and rear-right speakers.
6 Side L/R surround port Connect the side-left and side-right speakers or surround sound speakers.
7 Optical S/PDIF port Connect an amplifier, speakers, or a TV for digital audio output through an optical cable.
8 Line-out port Connect speakers.
9 Line-in port Connect recording or playback devices such as a microphone or CD player.
10 Center/subwoofer port Connect the subwoofer.
11 Network ports (2) Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or internet access.
12 USB 2.0 ports (2) Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.
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Specifications Computer model Alienware Area-51 R6
Dimensions and weight Table 1. Dimensions and weight
Height 569.25 mm (22.41 in)
Width 638.96 mm (25.15 in)
Depth 272.71 mm (10.73 in)
Weight (maximum) 28 kg (61.73 lbs)
NOTE: The weight of your computer varies depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability.
System information Table 2. System information
Processor AMD Ryzen Threadripper
Chipset AMD X399
Memory Table 3. Memory specifications
Slots Four internally-accessible DDR4 DIMM sockets
Type DDR4
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Speed 2666 MHz up to 3200 MHz (XMP memory)
Configurations supported
Per memory module slot 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB
Total memory 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB, and 64 GB
Ports and connectors Table 4. External ports and connectors
External
Network Two RJ-45 ports
USB Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports One USB 3.1 Gen 2 port Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports with
PowerShare One USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type-C) port
with PowerShare Six USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports Two USB 2.0 ports
Audio/Video Four audio output/headphone ports
One audio input/microphone port One optical S/PDIF port
Table 5. Internal ports and connectors
Internal
M2 One M.2 card slot for WLAN and Bluetooth
One M.2 card slot for 2280 solid- state drive
Storage Four SATA ports
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Communications Table 6. Supported communications
Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet controller integrated on system board
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11ac Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless module
Table 7. Wireless module specifications
Transfer rate Up to 867 Mbps
Frequency bands supported Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz
Encryption 64-bit and 128-bit WEP TKIP AES-CCMP
Audio Table 8. Audio specifications
Controller Realtek ALC3861
Type Integrated 7.1 channel High Definition Audio with S/PDIF
support
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Video Table 9. Video specifications
Type Up to four PCI-Express, single/ double-width, full length graphics card
Controller Single AMD Single NVIDIA Dual/Triple/Quad AMD
(CrossFire) Dual NVIDIA (SLI)
NOTE: The graphics configuration of your desktop varies depending on the power supply and graphics card configuration ordered.
NOTE: Install either NVIDIA or AMD graphics card, when using with dual and triple graphics configurations.
NOTE: For more details on installing the PCI-Express graphics card, see PCI- Express graphics card installation matrix.
Storage Table 10. Storage specifications
Internally accessible Three 3.5-inch drive bays for SATA hard drives
Two 2.5-inch drive bays for SATA solid-state drives or U.2 solid-state drives
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Max up to total five hard drives supported
Power ratings Table 11. Power ratings
Type 850W 1500 W 1500 W
Input voltage 100 VAC-240 VAC
100 VAC-240 VAC 200 VAC-240 VAC
Input frequency
50 Hz-60 Hz 50 Hz-60 Hz 50 Hz-60 Hz
Input current (maximum)
10 A 16 A 10 A
Output current
+3.3 V/20 A, +5 V/20 A, +12
VA/32 A, +12 VB/48 A, +12 VD/16 A, -12 V/0.5 A, +5
Vaux/4 A
+3.3 V/20 A, +5 V/25 A, +12 VA/32 A, +12 VB/48 A, +12 VC/48 A, +12 VD/16
A, -12 V/0.5 A, +5 Vaux/4 A
Rated output voltage
+3.3 V, +5 V, +12 VA, +12 VB, +12
VD, -12 V, +5 Vaux
+3.3 V, +5 V, +12 VA, +12 VB, +12 VC, +12 VD, -12 V, +5 Vaux
Temperature range
Operating 5C to 50C (41F to 122F)
Storage -40C to 70C (-40F to 158F)
Computer environment Airborne contaminant level: G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
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Table 12. Computer environment
Operating Storage
Temperature range 5C to 35C (41F to 95F)
40C to 65C (40F to 149F)
Relative humidity (maximum)
10% to 90% (non- condensing)
0% to 95% (non- condensing)
Vibration (maximum)* 0.26 GRMS 1.37 GRMS
Shock (maximum) 40 G for 2 ms with a change in velocity of 20 in/s (51 cm/s)
105 G for 2 ms with a change in velocity of 52.5 in/s (133 cm/s)
Altitude (maximum) 15.24 m to 3048 m (50 ft to 10,000 ft)
15.24 m to 10,668 m (50 ft to 35,000 ft)
* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment.
Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use.
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PCI-Express graphics card installation matrix 1500 W power-supply unit Table 13. PCI-Express graphics card installation matrix
Single graphics
Dual graphics Triple graphics
Quad graphics
Slot installation Slot 1 Slot 1 and Slot
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Not supported Not supported Power connector label
PCIE1 PCIE1 and PCIE3
Primary output Slot 1 Slot 1
1500 W power-supply unit Table 14. PCI-Express graphics card installation matrix
Single graphics
Dual graphics Triple graphics
Quad graphics
Slot installation
Slot 1 Slot 1 and Slot 4
Slot 1, Slot 4 and Slot 7
Slot 1, Slot 3, Slot 5 and Slot 7
Power connector label
VGA1 VGA1 and VGA2
VGA1 and VGA2 and VGA3
VGA1 and VGA2 and VGA3 and VGA4
Primary output
Slot 1 Slot 1 Slot 1 Slot 1
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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 15. Alienware products and online self-help resources
Information about Alienware products and services
www.alienware.com
Dell Help & Support app
Tips
Contact Support In Windows search, type Help and Support, and press Enter.
Online help for operating system www.dell.com/support/windows www.dell.com/support/linux
Troubleshooting information, user manuals, setup instructions, product specifications, technical help blogs, drivers, software updates, and so on
www.alienware.com/gamingservices
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
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