Dell Alienware Aurora R5 Service Manual

AdvancedCore Voltage ModeAllows you to select between adaptive 
and override voltage modes.Core Voltage OffsetAllows you to set the override value of 
core voltage.Long Duration PWR LimitAllows you to set the turbo mode 
power limit.Short Duration PWR Limit 
OptionsAllows you to set the turbo mode 
power limit.XMP MemoryAllows you to set the XMP memory.SecurityAdmin Password StatusDisplays whether the admin 
password is set.System Password StatusDisplays whether the system  password is set.HDD Password...

BootBoot Option #1Displays the first boot device. 
Default: UEFI: Windows Boot 
Manager.Boot Option #2Displays the second boot device. 
Default: Onboard NIC Device.Boot Option #3Displays the third boot device. 
Default: Onboard NIC Device.Save & ExitSave Changes and ResetAllows you to exit system setup 
and save your changes.Discard Changes and ResetAllows you to exit system setup 
and load previous values for all 
system setup options.Restore DefaultsAllows you to load default values 
for all system...

Procedure
1 Locate the Password jumper (P215) on the system board.
For information on the location of the Password jumper, see System-Board 
Components.
2 Remove the jumper plug from pins 215.
3 Follow the procedure from step 8 to step 9 in "Replacing the power-supply 
unit".
4 Replace the left-side cover.
5 Turn on your computer and wait till the operating system is completely 
loaded.
6 Shut down your computer.
7 Remove the left-side cover.
8 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in...

9 Replace the jumper plug on pins 215.1jumper plug2P215
Post-requisites
1 Follow the procedure from step 10 to step 11 in "Replacing the power-supply 
unit".
2 Replace the left-side cover.
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Clearing CMOS Settings
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the 
safety information that shipped with your computer and  follow the steps in 
Before working inside your computer. 
After working inside your computer, follow the instructions 
in 
After working inside your computer. For more safety best 
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at 
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the left-side cover.
2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 4 in...

6 Connect the system-board power cable to the system board.1jumper plug2P2173P2164system board
Post-requisites
1 Follow the procedure from step 10 to step 11 in "Replacing the power-supply 
unit".
2 Replace the left-side cover.
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Flashing the BIOS
You may need to flash (update) the BIOS when an update is available or when you replace the system board. To flash the BIOS:
1 Turn on your computer.
2 Go to www.dell.com/support.
3 Click or tap Product support, enter the Service Tag of your computer, 
and then click or tap 
Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature 
or manually browse for your computer model.
4 Click or tap Drivers & downloads → Find it myself.
5 Select the operating system installed...

Technology and components
 
Audio
Alienware Aurora R5 is shipped with Realtek ALC3861 for optical S/PDIF 
output.
NOTE: The audio drivers are already installed when you receive your 
computer.
Downloading the audio driver
1 Turn on your computer.
2 Go to www.dell.com/support.
3 Click Product support, enter the Service Tag of your computer and then 
click 
Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature 
or manually browse for your computer model.
4 Click Drivers & downloads...

3 Expand Sound, video and game controllers to view the audio 
controller.Before installationAfter installation
Changing the audio settings
1 On the taskbar, click the search box, and then type Dell Audio.
2 Click Dell Audio and change the audio settings as required.
Graphics
Alienware Aurora R5 is shipped with the following graphics options:
ControllerMemoryIntel HD Graphics 530Shared system memory•AMD or NVIDIA
•Supports Dual AMD or NVIDIA 
(SLI)
Up to 6 GB129 

Downloading the graphics driver
1 Turn on your computer.
2 Go to www.dell.com/support.
3 Click Product support enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then 
click 
Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature 
or manually browse for your computer model.
4 Click Drivers & downloads → Find it myself.
5 Scroll down the page and expand Video.
6 Click Download to download the graphics driver for your computer.
7 After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where...