Alienware Aurora R9

Setup and Specifications

Regulatory Model: D23M

Regulatory Type: D23M002
June 2023
Rev. A03
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Contents

Chapter 1: Set up your computer............................................................................................................. 4

Chapter 2: Views of Alienware Aurora R9..............................................................................................7

Front...................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Back.......................................................................................................................................................................................8
Back panel...........................................................................................................................................................................10

Chapter 3: Specifications of Alienware Aurora R9............................................................................... 12

Dimensions and weight.......................................................................................................................................................12
Processors............................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Chipset................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Operating system................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Memory................................................................................................................................................................................13
Ports and connectors...........................................................................................................................................................13
Communications..................................................................................................................................................................14
Video................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Audio................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Storage................................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Power ratings...................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Computer environment...................................................................................................................................................... 16

Chapter 4: Alienware Command Center............................................................................................... 18

Chapter 5: Getting help and contacting Alienware..............................................................................19

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Set up your computer
1. Connect the keyboard and mouse.

2. Connect to your network using a cable, or connect to a wireless network.

3. Connect the display.

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 NOTE: The DisplayPort on the back panel of your computer is covered. Connect the display to the discrete graphics card of
your computer.

NOTE: If you have two graphics cards, the card installed in PCI-Express X16 (graphics slot 1) is the primary graphics card.

4. Connect the power cable.

5. Press the power button.

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Views of Alienware Aurora R9
Front

1. Power button (Alien head)

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.
When the computer is turned on, press the power button to put the computer into sleep state; press and hold the power button
for 4 seconds to force shut-down the computer.
NOTE: You can customize the power-button behavior in Windows. For more information, see Me and My Dell at
www.dell.com/support/manuals.

2. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2)

Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
3. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with PowerShare
Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers.
Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. PowerShare enables you to charge connected USB devices.

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 NOTE: Connected USB devices will not charge when the computer is turned off or in sleep state. To start charging
connected devices, turn on the computer.

4. USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-C) port

Connect devices such as external storage devices, printers, and external displays.
Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. Supports Power Delivery that enables two-way power supply between devices.
Provides up to 15 W power output that enables faster charging.
NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device.

5. Headphone port
Connect a headphone or speakers.
6. Microphone port
Connect an external microphone to provide sound input.

Back

1. Back panel
Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices.
2. PCI-Express X16 (graphics slot 1)

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 Connect a PCI-Express card such as graphics, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.
For optimal graphics performance, use a PCI-Express X16 slot for connecting the graphics card.

NOTE: The PCI-Express X16 slot works at X8 speed only.

NOTE: If you have two graphics cards, the card installed in PCI-Express X16 (graphics slot 1) is the primary graphics card.
3. PCI-Express X4 slots (2)
Connect a PCI-Express card such as graphics, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.
4. PCI-Express X16 (graphics slot 2)
Connect a PCI-Express card such as graphics, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.
For optimal graphics performance, use a PCI-Express X16 slot for connecting the graphics card.

NOTE: The PCI-Express X16 slot works at X8 speed only.

5. Power-supply cage release-latches (2)
Allows you to remove the power supply unit from your computer.
6. Power-supply diagnostics button
Press to check the power‑supply state.
7. Power-supply diagnostics light
Indicates the power-supply state.
8. Power port
Connect a power cable to provide power to your computer.
9. 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.
10. Side panel release latch
Allows you to remove the side panel from your computer.
11. Security-cable slot (for Kensington locks)
Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.

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Back panel

1. Hard-drive activity light

The activity light turns on when the computer reads from or writes to the hard drive.
2. Optical S/PDIF port
Connect an amplifier, speakers, or a TV for digital audio output through an optical cable.
3. USB 2.0 ports (5)
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.
4. DisplayPort
Connect an external display or a projector.
NOTE: The DisplayPort on the back panel of your computer is covered. Connect the display to the discrete graphics card of
your computer.
5. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port
Connect peripherals, such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps.

NOTE: This port does not support video/audio streaming or power delivery.
6. USB 3.1 Gen 2 port
Connect peripherals, such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps.
7. Side L/R surround port
Connect audio-output devices such as speakers and amplifiers. In a 7.1 speaker channel setup, connect the side-left and
side-right speakers.
8. Microphone port
Connect an external microphone to provide sound input.
9. Front L/R surround line-out port

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 Connect audio-output devices such as speakers and amplifiers. In a 2.1 speaker channel setup, connect the left and right
speakers. In a 5.1 or a 7.1 speaker channel setup, connect the front-left and front-right speakers.
10. Line-in port
Connect recording or playback devices such as a microphone or CD player.
11. Center/subwoofer LFE surround port
Connect the center speaker or the subwoofer.

NOTE: For more information about the speaker setup, refer the documentation that shipped with the speakers.
12. Rear L/R surround port
Connect audio-output devices such as speakers and amplifiers. In a 5.1 or a 7.1 speaker channel setup, connect the rear-left and
rear-right speakers.
13. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (3)
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
14. Network port (with lights)
Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access.
The two lights next to the connector indicate the connectivity status and network activity.
15. Coaxial S/PDIF port
Connect an amplifier, speakers, or a TV for digital audio output through a coaxial cable.

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Specifications of Alienware Aurora R9
Dimensions and weight
Table 1. Dimensions and weight
Description Values
Height:
Front 441.80 mm (17.39 in.)

Rear 481.60 mm (18.96 in.)

Width 222.80 mm (8.77 in.)

Depth 431.90 mm (17 in.)

Weight (maximum) 17.80 kg (39.24 lb)

NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the configuration
ordered and the manufacturing variability.

Processors
Table 2. Processors
Description Values
Processors 9th Generation Intel Core i5k 9th Generation Intel Core i7k 9th Generation Intel Core i9k

Wattage 95 W 95 W 95 W

Core count 6 8 8

Thread count 6 8 16

Speed 4.4 GHz 4.6 GHz 4.7 GHz

Cache 9 MB 12 MB 16 MB

Chipset
The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your Latitude 5320.

Table 3. Chipset
Description Values
Chipset 9th Generation Intel Core i5k/i7k/i9k

Processor Intel Z370

DRAM bus width Single channel = 64-bit, dual channel = 128-bit

Flash EPROM 16 MB

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Table 3. Chipset (continued)
Description Values
PCIe bus PCIe Gen3/Gen2

Operating system
● Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
● Windows 10 Professional (64-bit)

Memory
Table 4. Memory specifications
Description Values
Slots Four UDIMM

Type DDR4

Speed 2666 MHz up to 3200 MHz (XMP memory)

Maximum memory 64 GB

Minimum memory 8 GB

Memory per slot 8 GB and 16 GB

Configurations supported: ● 8 GB DDR4 at 2666 MHz

● 16 GB DDR4 at 2666 MHz
● 32 GB DDR4 at 2666 MHz
● 64 GB DDR4 at 2666 MHz
● 16 GB XMP at 2933 MHz
● 32 GB XMP at 2933 MHz
● 64 GB XMP at 2933 MHz
● 16 GB XMP at 3200 MHz
● 32 GB XMP at 3200 MHz
● 64 GB XMP at 3200 MHz

Ports and connectors

Table 5. Ports and connectors
Description Values
External:
Network One RJ-45 port

USB ● Five USB 2.0 ports

● Five USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
● One USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C port
● One USB 3.1 Gen 2 port
● One USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port
● One USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with PowerShare

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Table 5. Ports and connectors (continued)
Description Values
Audio ● One audio output/headphone port (supports 2 channel
audio)
● One audio input/microphone port
● One optical S/PDIF port
● One coaxial S/PDIF port
● One front L/R surround line-out port
● One side L/R surround port
● One rear L/R surround port
● One center/subwoofer LFE surround port
● One line-in port

Video One DisplayPort port - optional

NOTE: The DisplayPort on the back panel of your computer
is covered. Connect the display to the discrete graphics card
of your computer.

Memory card reader Not supported

Power port Not applicable

Security Kensington lock slot

Internal:
PCIe expansion card slots ● Two PCIe x16 slots
● Two PCIe x4 slots

mSATA Not supported

SATA Four

M.2 ● One M.2 card slot for WLAN and Bluetooth

● One PCIe/SATA M.2 card slot for 2242/2260/2280 solid-
state drive
NOTE: To learn more about the features of different types
of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article SLN301626.

Communications
Ethernet
Table 6. Ethernet specifications
Description Values
Model number Killer E2500 Ethernet controller integrated on system board

Transfer rate 10/100/1000 Mbps

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Wireless module
Table 7. Wireless module specifications
Description Values
Model number Qualcomm DW1810 Qualcomm DW1820 Killer AX1650

Transfer rate Up to 433 Mbps Up to 867 Mbps Up to 867 Mbps

Frequency bands supported Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz

Wireless standards Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac) Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac) Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ax)

Encryption ● 64-bit/128-bit WEP ● 64-bit/128-bit WEP ● 64-bit/128-bit WEP

● AES-CCMP ● AES-CCMP ● AES-CCMP
● CKIP ● CKIP ● CKIP
● TKIP ● TKIP ● TKIP

Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0

Video
Table 8. Discrete graphics specifications
Discrete graphics
Controller External display support Memory size Memory Type

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 One HDMI port and one DVI port 6 GB GDDR5
Super

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 One HDMI port and one DisplayPort 8 GB GDDR6

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 One HDMI port and one DisplayPort 11 GB GDDR6
Ti

Audio
Table 9. Audio specifications
Description Values
Type Integrated 7.1 channel audio with S/PDIF port

Controller Realtek ALC3861

Internal interface High-definition audio

External interface 7.1 channel output, Microphone-in, stereo headphones, and

headset combo connector

Storage
Your computer supports one of the following configurations:
● One M.2 2242/2260/2280 solid-state drive, one 3.5-inch hard drive, and two 2.5-inch hard drives
● One U.2 drive and two 2.5-inch hard drives

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● One 3.5-inch hard drive and two 2.5-inch hard drives
NOTE: The primary drive of your computer varies depending on the storage configuration.

Table 10. Storage specifications

Form factor Interface type Capacity

Two 2.5-inch hard drives SATA AHCI 6 Gbps Up to 2 TB

One 3.5-inch hard drive SATA AHCI 6 Gbps Up to 1 TB

One M.2 2242/2260/2280 solid-state drive ● SATA AHCI 6 Gbps Up to 1 TB

● PCIe NVMe up to 32 Gbps

Power ratings
Table 11. Power ratings specifications
Type 460 W 850 W

Input voltage 90 VAC to 264 VAC 90 VAC to 264 VAC

Input frequency 47 Hz to 63 Hz 47 Hz to 63 Hz

Input current (maximum) 8A 8A

Output current (continuous) 5 V/25 A, 12 VA/18 A, 12 VB/16 A, 12 VC/8 A, 5 V/25 A, 12 VA/18 A, 12

3.3 V/17 A, 5 Vaux/3 A VB/16 A, 12 VC/8 A, 3.3 V/17
A, 5 Vaux/3 A

Rated output voltage 5V, 12VA, 12VB, 12VC, 3.3V, 5Vaux 5V, 12VA, 12VB, 12VC, 3.3.V,
5Vaux

Temperature range
Operating 5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F) 5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F)

Storage -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to

158°F)

Computer environment
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985

Table 12. Computer environment

Description Operating Storage
Temperature range 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)

Relative humidity (maximum) 20% to 90% (non-condensing) 5% 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 105 G for 2 ms with a change in velocity
20 in/s (51 cm/s)† of 52.5 in/s (133 cm/s)‡

Altitude (maximum) –15.2 m to 3,048 m (–50 ft to 10,000 ft) –15.2 m to 10,668 m (–50 ft to 35,000
ft)

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* 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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Alienware Command Center
Alienware Command Center (AWCC) provides a single interface to customize and enhance the gaming experience. The AWCC
dashboard displays most recently played or added games, and provides game-specific information, themes, profiles, and access to
computer settings. You can quickly access settings such as game-specific profiles and themes, lighting, macros, and audio that are
critical to the gaming experience.
AWCC also supports AlienFX 2.0. AlienFX enables you to create, assign, and share game-specific lighting maps to enhance the
gaming experience. It also enables you to create your own individual lighting effects and apply them to the computer or attached
peripherals. AWCC embeds Peripheral Controls to ensure a unified experience and the ability to link these settings to your computer
or game.
AWCC supports the following features:
● FX: Create and manage the AlienFX zones.
● Fusion: Includes the ability to adjust game-specific Power Management, Sound Management, and Thermal Management features.
● Peripheral Management: Enables peripherals to appear in and be managed in Alienware Command Center. Supports key
peripheral settings and associates with other functions such as profiles, macros, AlienFX, and game library.
AWCC also supports Sound Management, Thermal Controls, CPU, GPU, Memory (RAM) monitoring. For more information about
AWCC, see the Alienware Command Center Online Help.

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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 13. Alienware products and online self-help resources

Self-help resources Resource location
Information about Alienware products and services www.alienware.com
My Dell app

Tips

Contact Support In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter.
Online help for operating system www.dell.com/support/windows
Access top solutions, diagnostics, drivers and downloads, and Your Alienware computer is uniquely identified by a Service Tag
learn more about your computer through videos, manuals and or Express Service Code. To view relevant support resources for
documents. your Dell computer, enter the Service Tag or Express Service
Code at www.dell.com/support.
For more information on how to find the Service Tag for your
computer, see Locate the Service Tag on your computer.

Videos providing step-by-step instructions to service your www.youtube.com/alienwareservices

computer

Contacting Alienware
To contact Alienware for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.alienware.com.
NOTE: Availability varies by country/region and product, and some services may not be available in your country/region.

NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information about your purchase invoice, packing
slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.

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