Alienware Aurora R12 Setup and Specifications Regulatory Model: D23M Regulatory Type: D23M003 April 2021 Rev.
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Contents Chapter 1: Set up your computer............................................................................................................. 4 Chapter 2: Views of Alienware Aurora R12............................................................................................ 7 Front...................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Back...............................
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.
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.
Views of Alienware Aurora R12 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. 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.
Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. PowerShare enables you to charge connected USB devices. 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. 4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port with PowerShare Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. PowerShare enables you to charge connected USB devices.
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 lanes only. NOTE: If you have two graphics cards, the card installed in PCI-Express X16 (graphics slot 1) is the primary graphics card. 3.
Back panel 1. Coaxial S/PDIF port Connect an amplifier, speakers, or a TV for digital audio output through a coaxial cable. 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 (6) Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps. 4. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C) port Connect peripherals, such as external storage devices and printers.
10. 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. 11. 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. 12. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (3) Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. 13.
Specifications of Alienware Aurora R12 Dimensions and weight The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Alienware Aurora R12. Table 1. Dimensions and weight Description Values Height: Front height 441.80 mm (17.39 in.) Rear height 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 manufacturing variability.
Table 2. Processors Processors Wattage Core count Thread count Speed Cache 11th Generation Intel Core i7-11700F 65 W 8 16 2.50 GHz/4.90 GHz 16 MB 11th Generation Intel Core i7-11700KF 125 W 8 16 3.60 GHz/5 GHz 16 MB 11th Generation Intel Core i9-11900F 65 W 8 16 2.50 GHz/5.20 GHz 16 MB 11th Generation Intel Core i9-11900KF 125 W 8 16 3.50 GHz/5.30 GHz 16 MB Chipset The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your Alienware Aurora R12. Table 3.
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Table 5. Ports and connectors Description Values Internal: PCIe expansion card slots ● Two PCIe x16 mechanical/x8 electrical Gen4 slots (SLOT 1 and SLOT4) ● Two PCIe x4 slots (SLOT2 and SLOT3) mSATA Not supported SATA Four M.2 ● One M.2 card slot for WLAN and Bluetooth ● One PCIe/SATA M.2 card slot for 2230/2280 solid-state drive NOTE: To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article SLN301626.
GPU—Discrete The following table lists the specifications of the discrete Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Alienware Aurora R12. Table 8.
Table 9. Audio specifications Description Values Audio type Integrated 7.1 channel audio with S/PDIF port Audio controller Realtek ALC3861 Internal audio interface High-definition audio External audio interface 7.1 channel output, Microphone-in, stereo headphones, and headset combo connector Storage This section lists the storage options on your Alienware Aurora R12. Your computer supports one of the following configurations: ● One M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive, one 3.
Table 11. Power ratings Description Storage Option one Option two -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.
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.
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 Tips Contact Support In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter. Online help for operating system www.dell.
