Alienware 15 R4 Setup and Specifications - Dell

1 Alienware 15 R4 Setup and SpecificationsComputer Model: Alienware 15 R4 Regulatory Model: P69 FRegulatory Type: P69F002 Notes, cautions, and warningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your : A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the : A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. 2018 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 - 01 Rev. A00 ContentsSet up your up the Virtual Reality (VR) headset Rift with Graphics and and Optane help and contacting up your computerConnect the power adapter and press the power button.

2 Set up the Virtual Reality (VR) headset optionalNOTE: The VR headset is sold : If you are using Alienware Graphics Amplifier with your computer, see Alienware Graphics Vive1 Download and run the Setup tools for your VR headset at Connect the HDMI cable of the HTC Vive headset to the back of your Connect the USB cable from the Vive hub to the USB Gen 1 port at the right side of your Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the RiftNOTE: The USB dongles are only shipped with computers that are Oculus Download and run the Setup tools for your VR headset at Connect the HDMI cable of the Oculus Rift headset to the back of your Connect the Oculus Rift headset to the USB Type-A port at the right side of your Connect the Oculus Rift tracker to the USB Type-A port at the left side of your Connect a USB Type-C to Type-A dongle to the Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) port at the back of your Connect the XBOX controller to the USB Type-A port on the USB Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the Rift with touchNOTE.

3 The USB dongles are only shipped with computers that are Oculus Download and run the Setup tools for your VR headset at Connect the HDMI cable of the Oculus Rift headset to the back of your Connect the Oculus Rift headset to the USB Type-A port at the right side of your Connect a USB Type-C to Type-A dongle to the Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) port on the back of your Connect the Oculus Rift tracker to the USB Type-A port at the left side of your Connect a USB Type-C to Type-A dongle to the USB Gen 2 (Type-C) port at the left side of your Connect the XBOX controller to the USB Type-A port on the USB Connect the Oculus Rift tracker for Touch to the USB Type-A port on the Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the Graphics AmplifierAlienware Graphics Amplifier enables you to connect an external graphics card to your using the Virtual Reality (VR) headset, connect the HDMI cable to the graphics card installed on your Alienware Graphics Amplifier.

4 The USB cables from the VR headset can be connected either to your computer or your Alienware Graphics : The USB dongle is not required, if you are connecting the USB cables on your VR headset to the USB Type-A port on your Alienware Graphics more information about Alienware Graphics Amplifier, see Alienware Graphics Amplifier User s Guide at button (Alienhead)Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off, in sleep state, or in hibernate to put the computer in sleep state if it is turned and hold for 4 seconds to force shut-down the : You can customize the power-button behavior in Power keysRun pre-defined the macro keys using the Alienware Command microphoneProvides digital sound input for audio recording and voice you to video chat, capture photos, and record lightTurns on when the camera is in microphoneProvides digital sound input for audio recording and voice Tag labelThe Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that enables Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in your computer and access warranty speakerProvides audio speakerProvides audio port (with lights)Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet two lights next to the connector indicate the connectivity status and network DisplayPortConnect a TV or another DisplayPort-in enabled device.

5 Provides video and audio portConnect a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio 3 (USB Type-C) port13 Supports USB Gen 2, DisplayPort , Thunderbolt 3 and also enables you to connect to an external display using a display data transfer rates up to 10 Gbps for USB Gen 2 and up to 40 Gbps for Thunderbolt graphics portConnect an Alienware Graphics Amplifier to enhance the graphics portConnect a power adapter to provide power to your computer and charge the slot (for Noble locks)Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your Gen 2 (Type-C) portConnect to external storage devices. Provides data transfer speeds up to 10 : This port does not support video/audio Gen 1 port with PowerShareConnect peripherals such as external storage devices and data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.

6 PowerShare enables you to charge your USB devices even when your computer is turned : If the charge on your computer s battery is less than 10 percent, you must connect the power adapter to charge your computer, and USB devices connected to the PowerShare : If a USB device is connected to the PowerShare port before the computer is turned off or in hibernate state, you must disconnect and connect it again to enable : 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 port (configurable)Connect an external microphone for sound input or headphones for sound portConnect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).Right1 USB Gen 1 portConnect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 modelAlienware 15 R4 System informationTable 1.

7 System informationProcessor8th Generation Intel Core i5/i7/i9 ChipsetIntel CM246 Operating systemTable 2. Operating systemOperating systems supported Windows 10 Home (64-bit) Windows 10 Professional (64-bit)Dimensions and weightTable 3. Dimensions and mm (1 in)Width389 mm ( in)Depth305 mm (12 in) kg ( lb)NOTE: The weight of your computer varies depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing 4. Memory specificationsSlotsTwo SODIMM slotsTypeDDR4 Speed2666 MHzConfigurations supportedPer memory module slot4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GBTotal memory8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GBPorts and connectorsTable 5. Ports and connectorsExternal:NetworkOne RJ-45 portUSB One USB Gen 2 (Type-C) port One USB Gen 1 port with PowerShare One USB Gen 1 port Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) portAudio/Video One HDMI port One microphone/headphone port (configurable) One headset port One Mini DisplayPort One external graphics card Three card slots for solid-state drive (SATA/PCIe)17 One card slot for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo cardCommunicationsTable 6.

8 Communications specificationsEthernet10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet controller integrated on system boardWireless Wi-Fi Bluetooth moduleTable 7. Wireless module specificationsTransfer rateUp to 1733 MbpsFrequency bands supportedDual band GHz/5 GHzEncryption WEP WPA EAP WPS PMF TKIPA udioTable 8. Audio specificationsControllerRealtek ALC 3266 SpeakersStereoSpeaker output Average: 4 W Peak: 5 W18 MicrophoneDigital-array microphonesVolume controlsMedia-control shortcut keysStorageYour computer supports one hard drive and three solid-state 9. Storage specificationsStorage typeInterface typeCapacityOne hard driveSATA AHCI 6 GbpsUp to 1 TBOne 2242 solid-state drive SATA AHCI 6 Gbps PCIe NVMe up to 32 GbpsUp to 1 TBOne 2280 solid-state drive SATA AHCI 6 Gbps PCIe NVMe up to 32 GbpsUp to 1 TBOne 2280 solid-state drivePCIe NVMe up to 32 GbpsUp to 1 TBIntel Optane storageTable 10.

9 Intel Optane storageInterfacePCIe 60 GB 120 GBConfigurations supported120 GBKeyboardTable 11. Keyboard specificationsType RGB Backlit keyboard19 RGB per Key keyboardShortcut keysSome keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions. To type the alternate character, press Shift and the desired key. To perform secondary functions, press Fn and the desired : You can define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1 F12) by changing Function Key Behavior in BIOS Setup shortcutsCameraTable 12. Camera specificationsResolution Still image: 2 megapixel Video: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) at 30 fps (maximum)Diagonal viewing angle74 degreesTouch padTable 13. Touch pad specificationsResolution Horizontal: 1727 Vertical: 1092 Dimensions Height: 56 mm ( in) Width: 100 mm ( in)20 Touchpad gesturesFor more information about touchpad gestures for Windows 10, see the Microsoft knowledge base article 4027871 at 14.

10 Battery specificationsType4-cell smart lithium-ion (68 WHr)6-cell smart lithium-ion (99 WHr)Weight (maximum) kg ( lb) kg ( lb) mm ( in) mm ( in) mm ( in)Temperature range:Operating0 C to 35 C (32 F to 95 F)Storage 20 C to 60 C ( 4 F to 140 F)Charging time (approximate)4 hours (when the computer is off)Life span (approximate)300 discharge/charge cyclesCoin-cell batteryCR-2032 Operating timeVaries depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive 15. Video specificationsIntegratedDiscreteControll erIntel UHD Graphics 630 AMD Radeon RX 570 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design TechnologyMemory 6 GB GDDR5 8 GB GDDR5 8 GB GDDR5 XPower adapterTable 16. Power adapter specificationsTypeE180 WE240 WInput current (maximum) AOutput current (continuous) ADiameter (connector) mmInput voltage100 VAC 240 VACI nput frequency50 Hz 60 HzRated output VDCT emperature range:Operating0 C to 40 C (32 F to 104 F)Storage 40 C to 70 C ( 40 F to 158 F)22 DisplayTable 17.