Dell Alienware Aurora Owners Manual

							61CHAPTER 8: SPECIFICATIONS 
Processor and System Chipset
External bus frequency133 MHz
Data bus bandwidth up to 6.4 GT/s
RAID support 
(internal SATA drives only) RAID 0 RAID 1  RAID 5 RAID 10 
BIOS chip (NVRAM)32 MB
Memory
Connectors
Aurora/Aurora ALXsix internally-accessible DDR3 DIMM sockets
Aurora-R2four internally-accessible DDR3 DIMM sockets
Capacities1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB
1066 MHz and I333 MHz
Minimum3 GB
Maximum
Aurora/Aurora ALX24 GB
Aurora-R216 GB
1600 MHz XMP   (Aurora/Aurora ALX)
Minimum3 GB
Maximum12 GB
Memory types
Aurora/Aurora ALX3- channel DDR3 and DDR3-XMP
Aurora-R22- channel DDR3
NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see “Removing and Replacing Memory Module(s)” on page 39. 
						

							62CHAPTER 8: SPECIFICATIONS 
Communications
Network adapter10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN on system board
Wireless (optional)WiFi/Bluetooth® wireless technology
Drives
Externally accessiblethree 5.25-inch drive bays for Blu-ray Disc™ combo, Blu-ray Disc Writer (6x), DVD+/-RW, or DVD Combo 
Internally accessiblefour 3.5-inch drive bays for SATA-II hard drives
Expansion Bus
PCI Express x1:
Connectorstwo
Connector size36-pin connectors
PCI Express x16:
Connectorstwo
Connector size164 pins connectors
Back Panel Connectors
IEEE 1394one 6-pin serial connector
Network adapterone RJ45 connector
USBsix 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors
eSATAone 4-pin eSATA connector
Audio7.1 channel line output, stereo microphone and stereo line input connectors
S/PDIF (available on Aurora/Aurora ALX only) one optical and one coaxial output connector
Top Panel Connectors
IEEE 1394one 6-pin serial connector
USBtwo 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors
Audioone stereo headphone and microphone connectors 
						

							63CHAPTER 8: SPECIFICATIONS 
Computer Environment
Temperature ranges:
Operating10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
Storage–10°C to 45°C (14°F to 113°F) 
Relative humidity (maximum)20% to 80% (noncondensing)
Maximum  vibration  (using  a  random-vibration  spectrum  that  simulates  user environment):
Operating0.25 GRMS 
Non-Operating2.2 GRMS
Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse):
Operating40 G for 2 ms with a change in velocity of 20 in/s (51 cm/s)
Non-Operating50 G for 26 ms with a change in velocity of 320 in/s (813 cm/s)
Altitude (maximum):
Operating–15.2 to 3048 m  (–50 to 10,000 ft)
Storage–15.2 to 10,668 m  (–50 to 35,000 ft)
Airborne contaminant levelG2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
Audio
Type
Aurora/Aurora ALX
 Aurora-R2
integrated 7.1 channel, High Definition Audio with S/PDIF support  integrated 7.1 channel, High Definition Audio
ControllerRealtek ALC 888S codec
Video
Typeup to two graphic adapters - double-width, full length PCI Express x16
Operating speed  (Aurora-R2)x16/x0 with a single x16 video card x8/x8 with dual x16 video cards
Power
Voltage100-240V AC
NOTE: For information on voltage settings, see the safety information shipped with your computer. 
						

							64APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 
Computer Use
Route the power cable and all cables away from where people might walk or • trip over them. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cable. 
Do not spill anything on or into your computer. • 
To avoid electrical shock, always unplug all power, modem and any other • cables from the electrical outlets before handling the computer.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Warning
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can cause damage to internal system components if  precautions  are  not  taken.  ESD  is  caused  by  static  electricity  and  the  damage caused is usually permanent.
Computer  technicians  wear  a  special  wrist-strap  that  grounds  them  to  the computer’s  case  to  prevent  ESD  damage.  You  can  reduce  the  chances  of  ESD damage by doing the following:
Turn off your computer’s power and wait several minutes before starting to • work. 
Ground yourself by touching the case of the computer. • 
Touch only those items which must be replaced. • 
Avoid walking around while replacing items inside the case, especially if you • are on a carpet or during low temperature and low humidity. 
If you have to remove peripheral cards for any reason, place them on the • portion of the computer’s case that was removed. Do not touch the edge connectors at the bottom of the card that mate to the system board.
APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL 
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Computer Setup
Read all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation • 
before operating your computer.
Retain all safety and operating instructions.• 
Never use this product near water or a heat source.• 
Only set-up the computer on a stable work surface.• 
Only operate the computer using the power source type indicated on the • rating label.
Never block or cover any openings or fans in the computer case. These are • required for ventilation.
Never insert objects of any kind into the ventilation openings.• 
Ensure that your computer is properly grounded when in use.• 
Do not attempt to plug your computer into an outlet that is not properly • grounded.
If an extension cable is used with your computer, ensure that the total • ampere rating on the computer does not exceed the maximum rating on the extension cable. 
						

							65APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 
When Should You Contact Alienware?
The power cable or plug is damaged. • 
Your computer has had liquid spilled into it. • 
Your computer was dropped or the case was damaged. • 
Normal operation of the computer does not occur when the operating • instructions are followed.
Replacement Components or Accessories
It  is  only  advised  to  use  replacement  parts  or  accessories  recommended  by Alienware.
Retain all boxes that were originally shipped to you in case you need to return any merchandise.  
						

							66APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE 
Websites
You can learn about Alienware products and services on the following websites:
www.dell.com• 
www.dell.com/ap•  (Asian/Pacific countries only)
www.dell.com/jp•  (Japan only)
www.euro.dell.com•  (Europe only)
www.dell.com/la•  (Latin American and Caribbean countries)
www.dell.ca•  (Canada only)
You can access Alienware Support through the following websites:
support.dell.com•  
support.jp.dell.com•  (Japan only)
support.euro.dell.com•  (Europe only)
support.la.dell.com•  (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico)
APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE
NOTE: If  you  do  not  have  an  active  Internet  connection,  you  can  find contact  information  on  your  purchase  invoice,  packing  slip,  bill,  or  Dell product catalog.
Dell  provides  several  online  and  telephone-based  support  and  service  options. 
Because  availability  varies  by  country  and  product,  some  services  may  not  be available in your area. 
To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues:
Visit 1. www.dell.com/contactdell.
Select your country or region.2. 
Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.3. 
Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you.4.  
						

							67APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATION 
APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATION
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards
When you utilize dual NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 graphics cards in a Quad SLI • configuration, HDMI output is not supported.
NOTE: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 graphics card’s HDMI output is limited to single-card configurations only.
When Quad SLI is enabled on a GeForce GTX 295 graphics card, the video • quality can be optimized using the Dual Link DVI.
When you utilize a single GeForce GTX 295 graphics card with HDMI output • and not DVI or VGA, no image is displayed for about 30 seconds until Windows loads the display driver.
For more information about the functionality of the NVIDIA GeForce • GTX295 graphics card, see the NVIDIA website at  http://nvidia.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/nvidia.cfg/php/enduser/ std_adp.php?p_faqid=2354. 
						

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