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May 5th, 2017 08:00

R6,motherboard

Hello.  I recently purchased the Alienware R6 and am wondering what the model number is for the motherboard.  I am pretty sure the manufacturer is Foxconn; but, even after spending more time than I should, the model number eludes me.

Thanks!

May 5th, 2017 12:00

Thanks for the information. My whole reason for requesting it was based on

utilizing Cavelier's memory finder. Perhaps a better question would be

what mhz are applicable to the Aurora system?

Thanks again,

Matthew

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May 5th, 2017 09:00

Hi ‌,

We don't have an specific model number since our motherboards are OEM. 

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May 5th, 2017 10:00

All Aurora motherboards are custom designed with custom Dell/Alienware BIOS installed.

 

Aurora R1-R4 were based on a MSI (reference) design, but then customized and built for Dell by MSI.
 
For Aurora R5-R6, looks like Dell/Alienware switched to Pegatron.

This is a pretty standard practice. For instance, I know HP does something similar.

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May 5th, 2017 11:00

The Dell Alienware Aurora R5 looks like this

R4 Board is Motherboard     FPV4P  7JNH0 

R3 Board is Motherboard  46MHW DF1G9

R2 Board is Motherboard  RV30W

R2 DPN

Pegatron is a division within ASUS.

R5 Ports

R5 Cover OFF

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May 5th, 2017 14:00

Some of the best info on Aurora-R6 memory upgrades ended up in this thread:

https://community.dell.com/thread/21025

I also suggest you download the Aurora-R6 manuals.

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May 8th, 2017 09:00

This is the validated memory type for the system:

DDR4 2400 MHz, up to 2667 MHz with XMP (optional); 4 slots supporting up to 64 GB

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May 8th, 2017 11:00

Ballistix Tactical 4GB DDR4-2666 UDIMM CT9968006 | Aurora R6 | Crucial.com 

Ballistix Tactical 4GB DDR4-2666 UDIMM

CT9968006

  • Brand: Ballistix
  • Total Capacity: 4GB
  • Specs: DDR4 PC4-21300 • 16-17-17 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR4-2666 • 1.2V • 512Meg x 64 •
  • Series: Ballistix Tactical
  • Form Factor: UDIMM

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Ballistix Tactical 4GB DDR4-2666 UDIMM CT9968006 | Aurora R6 | Crucial.com 

DDR4 PC4-21300 • 16-17-17 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR4-2666 • 1.2V • 512Meg x 64 •

Note the Devilishly fast 666 in there.

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