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Alienware Area-51 R4

Setup and Specifications

Computer Model: Alienware Area-51 R4

Regulatory Model: D03X

Regulatory Type: D03X002

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.

Copyright © 2017 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and

other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may

be trademarks of their respective owners.

2017 - 08

Rev. A01

Contents

Set up your computer..................................................5

Setting up the Virtual Reality (VR) headset —

optional.........................................................................8

Views.............................................................................9

Front...........................................................................................9

Back......................................................................................... 11

Back panel................................................................................ 13

Specifications............................................................ 15

Dimensions and weight...............................................................15

Computer model........................................................................ 15

System information.................................................................... 15

Memory.................................................................................... 16

Ports and connectors..................................................................16

Communications........................................................................ 17

Wireless module................................................................... 17

Audio........................................................................................17

Video........................................................................................18

Storage.....................................................................................18

Power ratings............................................................................ 19

Computer environment............................................................... 19

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PCI-Express graphics card installation matrix....... 21

PCI-Express Add-in-Card slot lane assignments............................21

PCIe Add-in-Card Slot Lane Assignments.....................................22

PCIe Add-in-Card Slot Lane Assignments.....................................22

PCIe Add-in-Card Slot Lane Assignments.....................................23

PCIe Add-in-Card Slot Lane Assignments.....................................23

PCIe Add-in-Card Slot Lane Assignments.....................................24

Getting help and contacting Alienware................... 25

Self-help resources.................................................................... 25

Contacting Alienware..................................................................25

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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: If you have two graphics cards, the card installed in PCI-

Express (graphics) slot 4 is the primary graphics card.

4 Connect the power cable.

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5 Press the power button.

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Setting up the Virtual Reality (VR)

headset — optional

1 Download and run the setup tools for your VR headset at www.dell.com/

VRsupport.

2 Connect the VR headset to any USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back of your

computer and HDMI port on your computer, when prompted.

NOTE: Connect the headset to the HDMI port on the discrete

graphics card and connect the display to any available port on

the card.

3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.

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Views

Front

1Power 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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2Optical-drive eject button

Press to open or close the optical drive tray.

3Optical drive

Reads from and writes to CDs and DVDs.

4Headphone port

Connect a headphone or speakers.

5Microphone port

Connect an external microphone to provide sound input.

6USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2)

Connect peripherals such as storage devices and printers. Provides data

transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.

7Media-card reader

Reads from and writes to media cards.

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Back

1Rear I/O accessibility lighting button

Press to illuminate the back panel ports.

2Regulatory label

Contains regulatory information of your computer.

3Back panel

Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices.

4Power cable connector

Connect a power cable to provide power to your computer.

5Power-supply diagnostics button

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Press to check the power‑supply state.

6Power-supply diagnostics light

Indicates the power-supply state.

7PCI-Express (graphics) slot 7

Connect a PCI-Express X16 card such as graphics, audio, or network card

to enhance the capabilities of your computer.

NOTE: If you have three graphics cards, slot 4 will be the primary

graphics card.

8PCI-Express slot 6

Connect a PCI-Express X4 card such as graphics, audio, or network card to

enhance the capabilities of your computer.

9PCI-Express slot 5

Connect a PCI-Express X8 card such as graphics, audio, or network card to

enhance the capabilities of your computer.

NOTE: If you have two graphics cards, slot 4 will be the primary

graphics card.

10 PCI-Express (graphics) slot 4

Connect a PCI-Express X16/X8 card such as graphics, audio, or network

card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.

11 PCI-Express slot 3

Connect a PCI-Express X8 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/X8 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.

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15 Security-cable slot latch

Release to allow opening the side panel.

Back panel

1USB 3.1 Gen 2 port

Connect peripherals such as storage devices and printers. Provides data

transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps.

2Hard-drive activity light

Turns on when the computer reads from or writes to the hard drive.

3USB 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.

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PowerShare enables you to charge your USB devices even when your

computer is turned off.

NOTE: The Type-C port only provides the USB data function, and

no alternate video or Thunderbolt mode features are supported.

4USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (6)

Connect peripherals such as storage devices and printers. Provides data

transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.

5Rear 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.

6Side L/R surround port

Connect the side-left and side-right speakers or surround sound speakers.

7Optical S/PDIF port

Connect an amplifier, speakers, or a TV for digital audio output through an

optical cable.

8Line-out port

Connect speakers.

9Line-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 storage devices and printers. Provides data

transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.

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Specifications

Dimensions and weight

Table 1. Dimensions and weight

Height 569.98 mm (22.44 in)

Width 638.98 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.

Computer model

Table 2. Computer model

Computer model Alienware Area-51 R4

System information

Table 3. System information

Processor Intel Core X-series

Chipset Intel X299 PCH

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Memory

Table 4. Memory specifications

Slots Four internally-accessible DDR4

DIMM sockets

Type DDR4

Speed 2666 MHz and 2933 MHz (XMP

memory)

NOTE: The 2666 MHz memory

works at 2400 MHz for the

i7-7800X processors.

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 5. External ports and connectors

External

Network Two RJ45 ports

USB • Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports

• One USB 3.1 Gen 2 port

• 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

Media-card reader One 9-in-1 card slot

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Table 6. 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

Communications

Table 7. Supported communications

Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet controller

integrated on system board

Wireless • Wi-Fi 802.11ac

• Bluetooth 4.1

Wireless module

Table 8. 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 9. Audio specifications

Controller Realtek ALC3861

Type • Integrated 7.1 channel

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• High Definition Audio with S/PDIF

support

Video

Table 10. Video specifications

Type Up to three PCI-Express, single/

double-width, full length graphics

card

Controller • Single AMD

• Single NVIDIA

• Dual/Triple 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.

Storage

Table 11. Storage specifications

Externally accessible • One 5.25-inch drive bay for DVD+/-

RW, Blu-ray Disc combo (optional)

• Blu-ray Disc writer (optional)

Internally accessible • Three 3.5-inch drive bays for SATA

hard drives

• Two 2.5-inch drive bays for SATA

solid-state drives

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• Max up to total three hard drives

support

Power ratings

Table 12. Power ratings

Type 850W 1500 W 1500 W

Input voltage 100 VAC-240 VAC 200 VAC-240 VAC

Input

frequency

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 5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F)

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

Computer environment

Airborne contaminant level: G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985

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Table 13. Computer environment

Operating Storage

Temperature range 5°C to 35°C (41°F to

95°F)

–40°C to 65°C (–40°F to

149°F)

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

Table 14. PCI-Express graphics card installation matrix

PSU Single

Graphics

Dual

Graphics

Triple

Graphics

850 W Slot

installation

Slot 1 Slot 1 and

Slot 4

Not supported

Power

connector

label

PCIE 1 PCIE 1 and

PCIE 3

Primary

Output

Slot 1 Slot 4

1500 W Slot

installation

Slot 1 Slot 1 and

Slot 4

Slot 1 and

Slot 4 and

Slot 7

Power

connector

label

PCIE 1 PCIE 1 and

PCIE 3

PCIE 1 and

PCIE 3 and

PCIE 2

Primary

Output

Slot 1 Slot 4 Slot 4

PCI-Express Add-in-Card slot lane

assignments

Table 15. PCI-Express Add-in-Card slot lane assignments

i9-7900X Single card

Config 1

Single card

Config 2

Single card

Config 3

Slot 1 (x16) X

Slot 3 (x8)

Slot 4 (x16) X

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i9-7900X Single card

Config 1

Single card

Config 2

Single card

Config 3

Slot 5 (x8)

Slot 7 (x8) X

Monitor connect Slot 1 Slot 4 Slot 7

PCIe Add-in-Card Slot Lane Assignments

Table 16. PCI-Express Add-in-Card slot lane assignments

i9-7900X Dual card Config

1

Dual card Config

2

Dual card Config

3

Slot 1 (x16) X X

Slot 3 (x8)

Slot 4 (x16) X X

Slot 5 (x8)

Slot 7 (x8) X X

Monitor connect Slot 4 Slot 1 Slot 4

PCIe Add-in-Card Slot Lane Assignments

Table 17. PCI-Express Add-in-Card slot lane assignments

i9-7900X Triple card Config 1

Slot 1 (x16) X

Slot 3 (x8)

Slot 4 (x16) X

Slot 5 (x8)

Slot 7 (x8) X

Monitor connect Slot 4

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PCIe Add-in-Card Slot Lane Assignments

Table 18. PCI-Express Add-in-Card slot lane assignments

i7-7820X and

i7-7800X

Single card

Config 1

Single card

Config 2

Single card

Config 3

Slot 1 (x8) X

Slot 3 (x8)

Slot 4 (x8) X

Slot 5 (x0)

Slot 7 (x8) X

Monitor connect Slot 1 Slot 4 Slot 4

PCIe Add-in-Card Slot Lane Assignments

Table 19. PCI-Express Add-in-Card slot lane assignments

i7-7820X and i7-7800X Dual card Config 1 Dual card Config 2

Slot 1 (x8) X

Slot 3 (x8)

Slot 4 (x8) X X

Slot 5 (x0)

Slot 7 (x8) X

Monitor connect Slot 4 Slot 3

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PCIe Add-in-Card Slot Lane Assignments

Table 20. PCI-Express Add-in-Card slot lane assignments

i7-7820X and i7-7800X Triple card Config 1

Slot 1 (x8) X

Slot 3 (x8)

Slot 4 (x8) X

Slot 5 (x0)

Slot 7 (x8) X

Monitor connect Slot 4

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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 21. Alienware products and online self-help resources

Information about Alienware products

and services

www.alienware.com

Dell Help & Support app

Get started app

Get started app

Accessing help 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

VR Support www.dell.com/VRsupport

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.alienware.com.

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NOTE: Availability varies by country and product, and some services

may not be available in your country.

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.

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