Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 Alienware Area-51 R5 Setup and Specifications - Page 8

Back panel, USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port with PowerShare

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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. 15. Security-cable slot latch Release to allow opening the side panel. Back panel 1. USB 3.1 Gen 2 port Connect peripherals such as storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps. 2. Hard-drive activity light Turns on when the computer reads from or writes to the hard drive. 3. USB 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 of peripheral devices. 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. 4. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (6) Connect peripherals such as storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. 5. Rear 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 rearright speakers. 6. Side L/R surround port Connect the side-left and side-right speakers or surround sound speakers. 7. Optical S/PDIF port Connect an amplifier, speakers, or a TV for digital audio output through an optical cable. 8

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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.
15. Security-cable slot latch
Release to allow opening the side panel.
Back panel
1.
USB 3.1 Gen 2 port
Connect peripherals such as storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps.
2.
Hard-drive activity light
Turns on when the computer reads from or writes to the hard drive.
3.
USB 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 of peripheral devices.
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.
4.
USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (6)
Connect peripherals such as storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
5.
Rear 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.
6.
Side L/R surround port
Connect the side-left and side-right speakers or surround sound speakers.
7.
Optical S/PDIF port
Connect an amplifier, speakers, or a TV for digital audio output through an optical cable.
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