Alienware Aurora R8 Setup and Specifications

Ports and connectors

Table 1. External ports and connectors specifications
The following tables lists the external ports and connectors available on Alienware Aurora R8.
Description	Values
Front
USB	Three USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports One USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C port
Audio	One audio output/headphone port (supports 2 channel audio) One audio input/microphone port
Back
Network	One RJ-45 port
USB	Five USB 2.0 ports Three USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports One USB 3.1 Gen 2 port One USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port
Audio	One audio input/microphone port One optical S/PDIF port One coaxial S/PDIF port One front L/R surround line-out port One side L/R surround port One rear L/R surround port One center/subwoofer LFE surround port One line-in port
Video	One DisplayPort - optional NOTE: The DisplayPort on the back panel of your computer is covered. Connect the display to the discrete graphics card of your computer.
Media-card reader	Not supported
Power adapter port	Not supported
Security	Kensington locks
Legacy ports	Not supported

Table 2. Internal ports and connectors specifications
The following tables lists the internal ports and connectors available on Alienware Aurora R8.
Description	Values
Expansion	Two PCIe x16 slots Two PCIe x4 slots
M.2	One M.2 slot for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo card One PCIe/SATA M.2 2280 slots for solid-state drive