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May 28th, 2021 18:00
Alienware Area 51 r2 (Desktop) LED control
I just purchased a used Alienware Area 51 r2 (Desktop). How do I control the LED lights located on the unit itself? The Alienware Command center does not register any compatible Keyboards, Mice or any other Alienware LED device. The computer is running normally. The LED lights are working BUT I can not control the colors. What should I do? Please provide detailed instructions.
P.S.
I understand that the Alienware Control center is no longer available for download. Dell discontinued it?
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redxps630
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May 28th, 2021 19:00
you can download the AWCC for Win 7 64 which is available. Version 4.0.59.0
https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/drivers/driversdetails?driverid=0n36d&oscode=w764&productcode=alienware-area51-r2
there is a newer one written for Win 10 also available. Version 4.8.25.0
https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/drivers/driversdetails?driverid=cxt3d&oscode=wt64a&productcode=alienware-area51-r2
you need to double check the FIO board has two cables properly connected to motherboard: USB 1 and Front Panel 1. Then do a clean install of Win 10. Then install AWCC. go inside Alienware folder to look for AlienFxtester exe. Use that to confirm the FIO is talking with motherboard (it should show board version). If they are talking, then you should be able to use the tester to change lights.
redxps630
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May 28th, 2021 19:00
epete69
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September 7th, 2023 23:01
Where can I find AlienFxtester.exe? Neither of the 2 AWCC listed here work on my system, which is an Alienware Area-51 7500 (the green Cyborg version).