Set up your Alienware x17 R1 NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered. Connect the power adapter and press the power button.
Views of Alienware x17 R1 Front 1. Left microphone Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls. 2. Infrared emitter Emits infrared light, which enables the infrared camera to sense and track motion. 3. Camera Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos.
Right 1. Headset port Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo). Left 1. Power-adapter port Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer and charge the battery. 1. Touchpad Move your finger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click and two fingers tap to right-click.
Supports USB4, DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 4 and also enables you to connect to an external display using a display adapter. Provides data transfer rates of up to 40 Gbps for USB4 and Thunderbolt 4. NOTE: You can connect a Dell Docking Station to the Thunderbolt 4 ports. For more information, see the knowledge base article SLN286158 at www.dell.com/support.
1. Left woofer speaker Provides lower frequency audio output. 2. 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. 3. Right woofer speaker...
Specifications of Alienware x17 R1 Dimensions and weight The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Alienware x17 R1. Table 1. Dimensions and weight Description Values Height (maximum) ● 20.90 mm (0.82 in.) for computers shipped with 360 Hz displays ●...
Your Alienware x17 R1 supports the following operating systems: ● Windows 10 Pro, 64-bit ● Windows 10 Home, 64-bit Memory The following table lists the memory specifications of your Alienware x17 R1. Table 4. Memory specifications Description Values Memory slots...
NOTE: To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article 000144170 www.dell.com/support. Ethernet The following table lists the wired Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) specifications of your Alienware x17 R1. Table 7. Ethernet specifications Description Values Model number...
● One M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive on M.2 card slot two The primary drive of your Alienware x17 R1 varies with the storage configuration. The primary drive of your computer is the drive where your operating system is installed. Table 10. Storage specifications...
(F1–F12) changing Function Key Behavior in BIOS setup program. For more information, see Keyboard shortcuts. Camera The following table lists the camera specifications of your Alienware x17 R1. Table 13. Camera specifications Description Values Number of cameras Camera type...
For more information about touchpad gestures available on Windows 10, see the Microsoft knowledge base article 4027871 at support.microsoft.com. Power adapter The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your Alienware x17 R1. Table 15. Power adapter specifications Description Option one Option two...
CAUTION: Dell recommends that you charge the battery regularly for optimal power consumption. If your battery charge is completely depleted, connect the power adapter, turn on your computer, and then restart your computer to reduce the power consumption.
Touch options Adaptive sync support None None G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus GPU—Integrated The following table lists the specifications of the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Alienware x17 R1. Table 18. GPU—Integrated Controller Memory size Processor Intel UHD Graphics...
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Table 20. Computer environment Description Operating Storage Temperature range 0°C to 35°C (32°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) 0.66 GRMS 1.30 GRMS Shock (maximum) 110 G†...
Keyboard shortcuts NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys that are used for shortcuts remain the same across all language configurations. Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions.
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Table 23. List of keys to control audio features Keys Description Mute microphone Mute speakers Increase volume Decrease volume...
AlienFX, and game library. AWCC also supports Sound Management, Thermal Controls, CPU, GPU, Memory (RAM) monitoring. For more information about AWCC, see the Alienware Command Center Online Help or the knowledge base article SLN128904 at www.dell.com/support.
Table 24. Alienware products and online self-help resources Self-help resources Resource location Information about Alienware products and services www.alienware.com Dell Help & Support app Tips Contact Support In Windows search, type Help and Support, and press Enter. Online help for operating system www.dell.com/support/windows...