Alienware x17 R2 Setup and Specifications

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  1. Thunderbolt 4.0 port with Power Delivery

    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:A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device.
    NOTE:USB4 is backward compatible with USB 3.2, USB 2.0, and Thunderbolt 3.
    NOTE:Thunderbolt 4 supports two 4K displays or one 8K display.
    NOTE:Displays connected through the Thunderbolt port get graphics acceleration only from the integrated graphics and not through your discrete graphics card. For the best gaming performance, connect your display directly through your computer's HDMI port.

  2. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare

    Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers.

    Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. PowerShare enables you to charge connected USB devices.
    NOTE:Connected USB devices will not charge when the computer is turned off or in sleep state. To start charging connected devices, turn on the computer.

  3. Network port

    Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access.

  4. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port with DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery

    Connect devices such as external storage devices, printers, and external displays.

    Supports Power Delivery that enables two-way power supply between devices. Provides up to 15 W power output that enables faster charging.

    NOTE:A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device.

  5. HDMI port

    Connect to a TV, external display or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.

  6. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare

    Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers.

    Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. PowerShare enables you to charge connected USB devices.
    NOTE:Connected USB devices will not charge when the computer is turned off or in sleep state. To start charging connected devices, turn on the computer.

  7. microSD-card slot

    Reads from and writes to the microSD card. The computer supports the following card types:

    • microSecure Digital (microSD)
    • microSecure Digital High Capacity (microSDHC)
    • microSecure Digital Extended Capacity (microSDXC)

  8. Mini DisplayPort

    Connect to a TV or another DisplayPort-in enabled device. Mini DisplayPort provides video and audio output.

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