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Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R6 Service Manual Computer Model: Alienware Area-51 R6 Regulatory Model: D03X Regulatory Type: D03X003 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 2
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. © 2018 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 3
Contents Before working inside your computer 13 Before you begin 13 Safety instructions 13 Recommended tools 14 Screw list 15 After working inside your computer 19 Technical overview 20 Inside view of your computer 20 Right view 21 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 4
Replacing the side panels 34 Procedure 34 Removing the battery 35 Prerequisites 35 Procedure 35 Replacing the battery 37 Procedure 37 Post-requisites 37 Removing the battery case 38 Prerequisites 38 Procedure 38 Replacing the battery case 40 Procedure 40 Post-requisites 40 Removing the - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 5
Replacing the U.2 fan 47 Procedure 47 Post-requisites 47 Removing the right AlienFX side-panel connector... 48 Prerequisites 48 Procedure 48 Replacing the right AlienFX side-panel connector.... 51 Procedure 51 Post-requisites 51 Removing the left AlienFX side-panel connector...... 52 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 6
Replacing the drive-bay heat sensor cable 62 Procedure 62 Post-requisites 62 Removing the memory modules 63 Prerequisites 63 Procedure 63 Replacing the memory modules 65 Procedure 65 Post-requisites 65 Removing the graphics card 66 Prerequisites 66 Procedure 66 Replacing the graphics - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 7
Replacing the wireless card 77 Procedure 77 Post-requisites 77 Removing the coin-cell battery 78 Prerequisites 78 Procedure 78 Replacing the coin-cell battery 80 Procedure 80 Post-requisites 80 Removing the top fan 81 Prerequisites 81 Procedure 81 Replacing the top fan 83 Procedure 83 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 8
Replacing the solid-state drive 90 Procedure 90 Post-requisites 91 Removing the PCI fan 92 Prerequisites 92 Procedure 92 Replacing the PCI fan 94 Procedure 94 Post-requisites 94 Removing the front-bezel heat sensor cable 95 Prerequisites 95 Procedure 95 Replacing the front-bezel heat- - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 9
Replacing the processor 106 Procedure 106 Post-requisites 107 Removing the power-supply unit 109 Prerequisites 109 Procedure 109 Replacing the power-supply unit 113 Procedure 113 Post-requisites 114 Removing the system board 115 Prerequisites 115 Procedure 115 Replacing the system board - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 10
Replacing the front bezel 130 Procedure 130 Post-requisites 130 Removing the rear bezel 131 Prerequisites 131 Procedure 131 Replacing the rear bezel 136 Procedure 136 Post-requisites 136 Removing the base panel 137 Prerequisites 137 Procedure 138 Replacing the base panel 142 Procedure - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 11
Replacing the bottom tron-lighting cable 149 Procedure 149 Post-requisites 149 Removing the antenna cables 150 Prerequisites 150 Procedure 150 Replacing the antenna cables 155 Procedure 155 Post-requisites 155 Downloading drivers 157 Downloading the audio driver 157 Downloading the - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 12
Troubleshooting 175 Flashing the BIOS 175 Flashing BIOS (USB key 175 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics 176 Running the ePSA diagnostics 176 Diagnostics 177 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 13
, if applicable. 6 After the computer is unplugged, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to ground the system board. Safety instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety. WARNING: Before working inside your - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 14
pins and contacts. CAUTION: You should only perform troubleshooting and repairs as authorized or directed by the Dell technical assistance team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. See the safety instructions that shipped with the product or at www - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 15
Screw list The following table provides the list of screws that are used for securing different components. Table 1. Screw list Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image Stability foot Computer #6-32x6 2 Security-cable Computer slot latch Battery-case door Battery case Battery - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 16
Component Left AlienFX side-panel connector assembly Left AlienFX side-panel connector I/O board Secured to Chassis Bracket Chassis Screw type #6-32x6 Quantity 2 Screw image #6-32x6 1 #6-32x6 5 Wireless card Chassis Top fan Chassis M2x3 1 #6-32x6 1 Logo board Chassis #6-32x6 1 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 17
Component Processor liquid-cooling assembly Secured to Chassis Power-supply Chassis unit System-board Chassis Screw type M5x10 Quantity 4 Screw image #6-32x6 4 #6-32x6 9 Rear-handle bar Chassis Front-handle bar Chassis Bottom-handle Chassis bar Front bezel Chassis #6-32x6.5 14 #6- - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 18
Component Base panel Secured to Chassis Screw type #6-32x6 Quantity 5 Screw image Antennas Chassis #6-32x6 6 18 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 19
After working inside your computer CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer. 1 Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. 2 Connect any external devices, peripherals, or cables you removed before working on - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 20
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Right view Figure 1. Right view 1 I/O board (IO BRD) 2 U.2 2.5-inch drive bracket (HDD3/HDD4) 3 drive-bay heat-sensor 4 U.2 2.5-inch drive bracket (HDD1/HDD2) 5 AlienFX side-panel connector 6 rear I/O accessibility lighting batteries 7 3.5-inch drive bracket (HDD1) 8 3.5-inch drive bracket ( - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 22
Left view Figure 2. Left view 1 processor liquid-cooling assembly 2 fan 3 system board 4 5 AlienFX side-panel connector 6 7 processor liquid-cooling assembly 8 pump 9 top fan graphics card power-supply unit PCI fan memory modules 22 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 23
System-board components 1 processor-power connector (CPU 2 processor liquid-cooling PWR1) assembly pump-fan connector (PUMP_FAN1) 23 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 24
3 processor liquid cooling-assembly 4 audio connector (FP_AUDIO1) fan (LCM_FAN1) 5 PCI-Express slot (SLOT1) 6 CMOS reset jumper (CMOS_CLR) 7 coin-cell battery socket (BAT1) 8 PCI-Express slot (SLOT3) 9 PCI-Express slot (SLOT4) 10 WLAN connector (M2_WLAN1) 11 PCI-Express slot (SLOT5) 12 PCI- - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 25
I/O-board components NOTE: The location of the connectors may vary based on the selections you made at the time of purchase. Figure 3. I/O-board components 1 Fan connector (U2_FAN1) 2 Fan connector (U2_FAN2) 3 USB connector (USB1) 4 front I/O connector (USB3_FIO1) 5 front I/O connector ( - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 26
13 front I/O control connector (FIO_PWR1) 26 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 27
Lifting the computer Procedure 1 With both hands, hold the handle located on top of the computer. 2 Lift the computer. 27 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 28
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3 Lift the stability foot off the computer. 29 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 30
4 Tilt the computer back to the upright position. 30 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 31
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3 Pull and lift the right side-panel away from the chassis. 4 Repeat the procedure from step 2 to step 3 on the left side-panel. 33 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 34
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3 Remove the batteries from the battery case. 36 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 37
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inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices 3 Remove the battery-case cable from the routing guides on the chassis. 4 Remove the two screws (#6-32x5.2) that secure the battery case to the - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 39
5 Lift the battery case off the chassis. 39 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 40
your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best the battery case to the chassis. 3 Route the battery-case cable through the routing guides on the chassis. 4 Connect the battery-case cable to the I/O board. Post- - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 41
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4 Using the tab, slide and remove the hard-drive assembly (HDD1) from the chassis. 5 Remove the four screws (#6-32x3.6) that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 42 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 43
6 Slide and remove the hard drive from the hard-drive bracket. NOTE: Repeat step 2 to step 6 to remove any other hard drives (HDD2 and HDD3) installed in your computer. 43 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 44
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4 Remove the U.2 fan from the hard-drive assembly bracket. 46 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 47
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inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best board components". 3 Remove the right AlienFX side-panel cable from the routing guides on the chassis. 4 Remove the screw (#6-32x6) that secures the right - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 49
5 Slide and remove the right AlienFX side-panel connector assembly from the chassis. 6 Remove the two screws (#6-32x6) that secure the right AlienFX side-panel connector to the bracket. 49 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 50
7 Remove the cable routing through the slot on the bracket and lift the right AlienFX side-panel connector off the bracket. 50 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 51
inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best the chassis. 5 Route the right AlienFX side-panel cable through the routing guides on the chassis. 6 Connect the cable that connects the right AlienFX side - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 52
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securing clip and route the cable through the slot on the chassis. 4 Turn the chassis over. 5 Remove the AlienFX side-panel cable through the routing guides on the chassis. 6 Remove the screw (#6-32x6) that secures the left AlienFX side-panel connector assembly to the chassis. 53 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 54
7 Remove the left AlienFX side-panel connector assembly from the chassis. 8 Remove the two screws (#6-32x6) that secure the AlienFX side-panel connector to the bracket. 9 Remove the cable routing through the slot on the bracket and lift the left AlienFX side-panel connector off the bracket. 54 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 55
your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best connector to the chassis. 5 Route the AlienFX side-panel cable through the routing guides on the chassis 6 Turn the chassis over. 7 Route the cable through the - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 56
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4 Slide and lift the I/O board out of the chassis. 57 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 58
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2 Disconnect the drive-bay heat-sensor cable from the system board. 3 Turn the chassis over. 4 Remove the cable through the slot on the chassis. Locate the drive-bay heat- sensor. See "right view". 60 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 61
5 Push the release tab and pry the drive-bay heat-sensor cable off the chassis. 61 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 62
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2 Locate the memory modules on the system board. 3 Push the securing clip away from the memory module. 4 Remove the memory module from the memory-module slot. NOTE: Repeat step 2 to step 4 to remove any other memory modules installed in your computer. 64 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 65
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5 Pull the clamp up out from the bracket. NOTE: The location of the power supply connector (VGA1, VGA2, and VGA3) varies depending on the video card installed. 6 Press and hold the securing tab on the graphics-card connector, grasp the card by its top corner. 67 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 68
7 Lift the graphics card from the graphics-card slot. 68 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 69
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2 Lift the graphics bridge that connects the graphics cards. 3 Disconnect the power cables from the graphics card. 4 Rotate and open the PCIE door. 5 Press and hold the securing tab on the clamp. 71 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 72
6 Pull the clamp away from the bracket. NOTE: The location of the power supply connector (VGA1, VGA2, and VGA3) varies depending on the video card installed. 7 Press and hold the securing tab on the graphics-card connector, grasp the card by its top corner. 72 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 73
8 Lift the graphics card from the graphics-card slot. 9 Repeat steps 2 to 7 to remove graphics card on the PCI-Express card connector (SLOT4) and PCI-Express x16 card connector (SLOT7). 73 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 74
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2 Locate the wireless card on the system board. 3 Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the wireless card to the chassis. 4 Slide and remove the wireless card from the wireless-card slot. 5 Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card. 76 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 77
inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best tip of the antenna cables indicates the color scheme for the wireless card supported by your computer. Table 2. Antenna-cable color scheme Connectors on the - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 78
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2 Locate the coin-cell battery on the system board. 3 Push the coin-cell battery-release lever. 4 Remove the coin-cell battery. 79 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 80
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4 Pull the release tab away from the chassis, move the top fan towards the right side and slide the top fan out of the chassis. 82 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 83
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Procedure NOTE: Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can route them correctly after you replace the logo board. 1 Disconnect all the cables from the logo board. 2 Remove the screw (#6-32x6) that secures the logo board to the chassis. 85 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 86
3 Slide the logo board out of the chassis. 4 Remove the six screws (#6-32x6) that secure the logo board to the bracket. 5 Remove the logo board from the bracket. 86 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 87
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2 Locate the solid-state drive on the system board. 3 Remove the screw (M2x2.5) that secures the solid-state drive to the system board. 4 Slide and remove the solid-state drive from the solid-state drive slot on the system board. 89 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 90
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3 Align the screw hole on the solid-state drive with the screw hole on the system board. 4 Replace the screw (M2x2.5) that secures the solid-state drive to the system board. Post-requisites 1 Replace the left and right side-panels. See "Replacing the side panels". 2 Replace the stability foot. 91 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 92
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, 3 Remove the PCI-fan cable from the routing guides on the chassis. 4 Remove the screw (M3x5.25) that secure the PCI fan to the chassis. - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 93
5 Slide and remove the PCI fan from the tabs securing it to the chassis. 93 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 94
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inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices Remove the front-bezel heat sensor cable from the routing guides on the chassis. 3 Remove the two screws (M3x5.25) that secure the PCI fan holder - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 96
4 Slide and remove the PCI fan holder from the chassis. 5 Push the release tab and pry the front-bezel heat-sensor cable off the chassis. 96 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 97
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety holder to the chassis. 6 Route the front-bezel heat sensor cable through the routing guides on the chassis. 7 Connect the front-bezel heat sensor cable to the system board. - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 98
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5 Remove the four screws (M5x10) that secure the processor liquid-cooling assembly fan to the chassis. 99 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 100
6 Slide and lift the processor liquid-cooling assembly fan and processor liquidcooling assembly pump out of the chassis. 100 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 101
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7 In sequential order as indicated on the processor cooling-assembly, tighten the captive screws that secure the processor liquid-cooling assembly to the system board. 8 Connect the processor liquid-cooling assembly fan cable to the system board. 9 Connect the processor liquid-cooling assembly pump- - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 103
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4 Slide the processor cover off the processor slot. CAUTION: When removing the processor, do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket. 5 Remove the processor from the tabs on the processor cover. 104 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 105
6 Lift the processor off the processor cover. 105 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 106
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6 In the order as indicated on the processor shield (1,2,3), tighten the captive screws that secure the processor shield to the system board. Post-requisites 1 Replace the processor liquid-cooling assembly. 2 Replace the left and right side-panels. See "Replacing the side panels". 107 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 108
3 Replace the stability foot. 108 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 109
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3 Remove the four screws (#6-32x6) that secure the power-supply unit to the back of the chassis. 110 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 111
4 Lift the power-supply unit cover away from the chassis. 5 Slide the power-supply unit out through the back of the chassis and remove it from the computer. 111 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 112
6 Remove the four screws (#6-32x6) that secure the metal bracket to the power-supply unit. 7 Remove the metal bracket from the power-supply unit. 112 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 113
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3 Press and hold the securing tab on the chassis and slide the power-supply unit into the chassis until it snaps into position. 4 Align the notch on the power-supply unit cover with the tab on the chassis. 5 Replace the four screws (#6-32x6) that secure the power-supply unit to the bezel. 6 Connect - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 115
inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best .com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program after - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 116
2 Disconnect all the cables connected to the system-board assembly. 3 Remove the nine screws (#6-32x6) that secure the system-board assembly to the chassis. 4 Lift the system-board assembly out of the chassis. 5 Remove the processor. 116 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 117
inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best .com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program after - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 118
6 Replace the left and right side-panels. See "Replacing the side panels". 7 Replace the stability foot. 118 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 119
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Procedure 1 Remove the seven screws (#6-32x6.5) that secure the rear handle-bar to the left side of the chassis. 2 Remove the seven screws (#6-32x6.5) that secure the rear handle-bar to the right side of the chassis. 120 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 121
3 Press the rear-handle bar to release the securing tab and remove the rearhandle bar. 121 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 122
4 Remove the seven screws (#6-32x6.5) that secure the front handle-bar to the left side of the chassis. 5 Remove the seven screws (#6-32x6.5) that secure the front handle-bar to the right side of the chassis. 122 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 123
6 Press the front-handle bar to release the securing tab and remove the fronthandle bar. 123 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 124
7 Remove the seven screws (#6-32x6.5) that secure the bottom handle-bar to the left side of the chassis. 8 Remove the seven screws (#6-32x6.5) that secure the bottom handle-bar to the right side of the chassis. 124 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 125
9 Press the bottom-handle bar to release the securing tab and remove the bottom-handle bar. 125 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 126
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2 Pull the connector downwards and then disconnect the bottom tron lightcables from the front bezel. 3 Remove the two screws (6-32x5.2) from inside, securing the front bezel to the left side of the chassis. 4 Remove the screw (6-32x5.2) from inside, securing the front bezel to the right side of the - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 129
6 Pull the front bezel off the chassis. 129 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 130
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3 Remove the rear I/O accessibility lighting cable through the routing guides on the chassis. 4 Remove the rear I/O accessibility lighting cable through the slot on the chassis. 132 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 133
5 Open the securing clip which secures the rear I/O accessibility lighting cable to the chassis. 6 Remove the rear I/O accessibility lighting cable from the routing guides on the chassis. 7 Remove the four screws (#6-32x6) that secure the power-supply unit cover to the back of the chassis. 133 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 134
8 Lift the power-supply unit cover away from the chassis. 9 Remove the four screws (#6-32x6) that secure the rear bezel to the top and bottom of the chassis. 10 Remove the screw (M3x5) from inside, that secure the rear bezel to the chassis. 11 Release the tabs from inside the chassis on the left - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 135
13 Remove the rear bezel from the chassis and remove the rear I/O accessibility lighting cable from the slot on the chassis. 135 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 136
your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best of the chassis. 5 Route the rear I/O accessibility lighting cable through the routing guides on the chassis. 6 Align and place the power-supply cover on the chassis. - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 137
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Procedure CAUTION: If the front bezel and rear bezel have been removed, place the chassis carefully on a flat surface to avoid damaging the I/O ports. 1 Remove the four screws (#6-32x6) that secure the base panel to the chassis. 2 Remove the three screws (#6-32x6) from inside, securing the base - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 139
3 Release the tabs from inside the chassis on the left side, securing the base panel to the left side of the chassis. Figure 4. Removing the base panel 1 tabs (2) 3 chassis 2 screws (3) 4 Remove the two screws (#6-32x6) from inside, securing the base panel to the right side of the chassis. 139 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 140
5 Release the tabs from inside the chassis on the right side, securing the base panel to the right side of the chassis. Figure 5. Removing the base panel 1 screws (2) 3 chassis 2 tabs (2) 140 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 141
6 Remove the base panel from the chassis. Figure 6. Removing the base panel 1 base panel 2 chassis 141 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 142
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2 Remove the top tron-lighting cables from the routing-guides on the chassis. 3 Peel the tape that secures the top tron-lighting cables to the chassis and lift the top tron-lighting cables. 144 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 145
your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety lighting cables to the chassis. 3 Route the top tron-lighting cables through the routing-guides on the chassis. 4 Connect the top tron-lighting cables to the logo board. - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 146
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3 Remove the bottom tron-lighting cables from the routing guide on the chassis. 147 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 148
4 Remove the bottom tron-lighting cables from the slot on the chassis. 148 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 149
inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best on the chassis. 2 Route the bottom tron-lighting cables through the routing guide on the chassis. 3 Secure the bottom tron-lighting cables to the chassis - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 150
steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory cables from the wireless card. 3 Remove the antenna cables from the routing guide on the chassis. 150 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 151
4 Slide the antenna cables through the slot on the chassis. 5 Turn the chassis over. 6 Remove the antenna cables from the routing guide on the chassis. 151 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 152
7 Slide the antenna cable through the slot on the chassis. 8 Turn the chassis over. 152 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 153
9 Remove the antenna cables from the routing guide on the chassis and slide the antenna cable through the slot on the chassis. 10 Peel the tape that secures the antenna cables to the chassis. 11 Remove the six screws (#6-32x6) that secure the antenna cables to the chassis. 153 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 154
12 Pull the antenna cables from the slot on the chassis and remove. 154 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 155
your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best Route the antenna cable through the slot on the chassis and then through the routing guides on the chassis. 5 Turn the chassis over. 6 Route the antenna cable through - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 156
7 Replace the stability foot. 156 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 157
.com/support. 3 Enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the autodetect feature or manually browse and install SupportAssist. NOTE: Review on-screen instructions for browser-specific instructions. 8 Click View Drivers for My System. - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 158
.com/support. 3 Enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the autodetect feature or manually browse and install SupportAssist. NOTE: Review on-screen instructions for browser-specific instructions. 8 Click View Drivers for My System. - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 159
Review the installation summary to identify if manual installation is necessary. 13 For manual download and installation, click Category. 14 the instructions on screen to install the driver. Downloading the chipset driver 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Go to www.dell.com/support. 3 Enter the Service Tag - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 160
Review the installation summary to identify if manual installation is necessary. 13 For manual download and installation, click Category. 14 instructions on the screen to install the driver. Downloading the network driver 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Go to www.dell.com/support. 3 Enter the Service - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 161
and install SupportAssist. NOTE: Review on-screen instructions for browser-specific instructions. 8 Click View Drivers for My System. automatically. Review the installation summary to identify if manual installation is necessary. 13 For manual download and installation, click Category. 14 Click - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 162
BIOS setup program Boot Sequence Boot Sequence allows you to bypass the System Setup-defined boot device order and boot directly to a specific device (for example: optical drive or hard drive). During the Power-on Self Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can: • Access System Setup by - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 163
Keys Enter Spacebar Tab Navigation Selects a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field. Expands or collapses a drop‐down list, if applicable. Moves to the next focus area. NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only. Esc Moves to the previous page until you view - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 164
Displays the BIOS release date. Product Information Product Name Displays the product name. Default: Alienware Area-51 R6. Set Service Tag Allows you to enter the service tag of your computer. Asset Tag Displays the asset tag of your computer. EC Information EC Firmware Version Displays - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 165
Main Memory Technology Memory Speed CPU Information Processor Type Processor ID CPU Speed Cache L2 Cache L3 Discrete Graphics 1 Discrete Graphics 2 Discrete Graphics 3 Device Information First HDD SATA ODD Second HDD mSATA Device M.2 PCIe SSD System Date Displays the type of memory technology used. - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 166
Main System Time Displays the current time in hh:mm:ss format. Table 4. System setup options-Advanced menu Advanced Advanced BIOS Features BIOS Recovery via Hard Drive Allows you to store the recovery image file on the primary hard drive. Default: Enabled. BIOS Auto-Recovery Enable the user - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 167
Advanced PCIE GEN3 Power Management Setup AC Recovery Deep Sleep Control Auto Power On Numlock Key Default: AHCI Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE GEN3. Default: Enabled. Sets what action the computer takes when power is restored. Default: Last State. Allows you to define the controls when - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 168
to permit or deny system password or HDD password changes. Default: Permitted Enable or disable the BIOS module interface of the optional Computrace Service from Absolute Software. Allows you to set, change, or delete the hard-disk drive password. Default: Disabled. Enable or disable the firmware - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 169
Boot Control Load Legacy OPROM Set Boot Priority Boot List Option USB Boot Support 1st Boot 2nd Boot 3rd Boot 4th Boot 5th Boot Allows you to boot list option. Default: Legacy Allows you to enable or disable USB Boot support. Default: Enabled. Allows you to enable or disable the 1st boot device. - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 170
Table 8. System setup options-Exit menu Save & Exit Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset Restore Defaults Allows you to exit system setup and save your changes. Allows you to exit system setup and load previous values for all system setup options. Allows you to load default values for - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 171
2 Select System Password and create a password in the Enter the new password field. Use the following guidelines to assign the system password: - A password can have up to 32 characters. - The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9. - Only lower case letters are valid, upper case letters are - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 172
shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 173
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7 Wait for approximately five seconds to clear the password setting. 8 Remove the jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3. 9 Replace the left and right side-panels. See "Replacing the side panels". 10 Replace the stability foot. 174 - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 175
support. 3 Click Product support, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or manually 9 Double-click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions on the screen. Flashing BIOS (USB key) 1 Follow the - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 176
filename and press Enter. 8 The BIOS Update Utility appears. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the BIOS update. Enhanced Pre-Boot System completed successfully • View error messages that inform you of problems encountered during testing NOTE: Some tests for specific devices - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 177
and what they indicate. Table 9. Diagnostics Beep code Problem description 1 Motherboard: BIOS ROM failure 2 No Memory/ performed. The following procedure provides the instructions on how to conduct a Wi-Fi power cycle: NOTE: Some ISPs (Internet Service Providers) provide a modem/router combo - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 178
resources Information about Alienware products www.alienware.com and services Dell Help & Support app Tips Contact Support Online help for operating system Troubleshooting information, user manuals, setup instructions, product specifications, technical help blogs, drivers, software updates, and - Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 | Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 179
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Alienware Area-51 Threadripper
Edition R6
Service Manual
Computer Model: Alienware Area-51 R6
Regulatory Model: D03X
Regulatory Type: D03X003