Dell Alienware X17 R2 keyboard backlit, battery, gpu question


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Hey,

I have 3 questions

1st Question: I want to know why backlit auto on when Windows 11 boots up. Is there any way to turn off and on it when I need it.

2nd Question: Is there any option in Alienware software or any other where we can charge battery upto 80% only and charger always plugged in.

3rd Question: How do I reduce GPU performance from Windows as I dont play games much.

Regards.
 
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Windows 11 Pro 25H2Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-8365U CPU @ 1.60GHz 1.90...32 GBIntel(R) UHD Graphics 620
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Windows 11 Pro 25H2
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
HP Elitebook 840 G6
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Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-8365U CPU @ 1.60GHz 1.90 GHz
Memory
32 GB
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Intel(R) UHD Graphics 620
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Aukey KM-G6 Mechanical Keyboard
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Bloody ESports ES7 Gaming Mouse
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Question #1- First make sure you have latest bios. Then look in UEFI bios (F2 at boot) under System Configuration. Look for Keyboard Illumination or something similar.

Question #2 Dell instructions at the bottom of this list. How to Extend Your Windows Laptop's Battery Lifespan With a Battery Charge Threshold

Questions #3-There are settings in Windows, in GPU software, and in Alienware Command Center that affect this.
In Windows I suggest changing your power plan to Balanced. Search Power, select choose a power plan from search results.

This article explains how to increase gaming performance but maybe it can give you other ideas how to go the opposite direction and disable these enhancements within the GPU and Alienware software.. Maximizing your Gaming Performance | Dell US
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.9168
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    Dell Optiplex 7080
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    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
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    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
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    #1 Edge #2 Firefox
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    Defender+MWB Premium

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    Beelink Mini PC SER5
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    AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
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    32 gb
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    integrated
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    integrated
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    Benq 27
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    2560x1440
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    1TB Crucial nvme
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    Logitech wired
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    Logitech wireless
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    still too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
  • System 3 is non compliant Dell 9020 i7-4770/24gb ram Win11 PRO 26200.9168
glasskuter said:
Question #1- First make sure you have latest bios. Then look in UEFI bios (F2 at boot) under System Configuration. Look for Keyboard Illumination or something similar.

Question #2 Dell instructions at the bottom of this list. How to Extend Your Windows Laptop's Battery Lifespan With a Battery Charge Threshold

Questions #3-There are settings in Windows, in GPU software, and in Alienware Command Center that affect this.
In Windows I suggest changing your power plan to Balanced. Search Power, select choose a power plan from search results.

This article explains how to increase gaming performance but maybe it can give you other ideas how to go the opposite direction and disable these enhancements within the GPU and Alienware software.. Maximizing your Gaming Performance | Dell US
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Ok I will check it out.

I can only see this:
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Windows 11 Pro 25H2Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-8365U CPU @ 1.60GHz 1.90...32 GBIntel(R) UHD Graphics 620
OS
Windows 11 Pro 25H2
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
HP Elitebook 840 G6
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-8365U CPU @ 1.60GHz 1.90 GHz
Memory
32 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) UHD Graphics 620
Monitor(s) Displays
1# 14inch 2# 22inch
Hard Drives
Kingston SNV251000G
Keyboard
Aukey KM-G6 Mechanical Keyboard
Mouse
Bloody ESports ES7 Gaming Mouse
Internet Speed
80 Mbps
Browser
1# Chrome 2# Firefox
Antivirus
Microsoft Defender
That article did say "While the Dell Power Manager Utility is compatible with all Dell computers, the Primarily AC Use feature may not be available for all devices."

In your screenshot, I do notice although it recognizes the battery and it charges, it says "unknown-the battery setting cannot be detected." Is that a genuine Dell battery?
Why I ask is like a lot of other Dell Proprietary stuff that cause problems for a user, Dell batteries have a sensor built in that might be the cause of that message. I say "might" as I can't say that for sure.

I'm sorry but I am not familiar with using the Alienware app myself, so don't know what all it can do. Hopefully an Alienware user can step in and help out with that. I do know there is a different Command Center version for every Alienware computer, and each version enables different features depending on the computer model.

I know this is not much help to answering your questions. If your laptop is new enough to be under warranty. I would take these questions straight to the source, Dell Support.
 

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  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.9168i9-10900 10 core 20 threads32 gbnone-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.9168
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 7080
    CPU
    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
    Motherboard
    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    2x1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme /External drives 512gb Samsung m.2 sata+2tb Kingston m2.nvme
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell Premium
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    #1 Edge #2 Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26200.9168AMD Ryzen 7 6800U32 gbintegrated
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26200.9168
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Beelink Mini PC SER5
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics card(s)
    integrated
    Sound Card
    integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Crucial nvme
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    still too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
  • System 3 is non compliant Dell 9020 i7-4770/24gb ram Win11 PRO 26200.9168
glasskuter said:
That article did say "While the Dell Power Manager Utility is compatible with all Dell computers, the Primarily AC Use feature may not be available for all devices."

In your screenshot, I do notice although it recognizes the battery and it charges, it says "unknown-the battery setting cannot be detected." Is that a genuine Dell battery?
Why I ask is like a lot of other Dell Proprietary stuff that cause problems for a user, Dell batteries have a sensor built in that might be the cause of that message. I say "might" as I can't say that for sure.

I'm sorry but I am not familiar with using the Alienware app myself, so don't know what all it can do. Hopefully an Alienware user can step in and help out with that. I do know there is a different Command Center version for every Alienware computer, and each version enables different features depending on the computer model.

I know this is not much help to answering your questions. If your laptop is new enough to be under warranty. I would take these questions straight to the source, Dell Support.
Click to expand...
Yeah its new and in warranty and I am thinking to ask directly from Dell support.
 

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Windows 11 Pro 25H2Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-8365U CPU @ 1.60GHz 1.90...32 GBIntel(R) UHD Graphics 620
OS
Windows 11 Pro 25H2
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
HP Elitebook 840 G6
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-8365U CPU @ 1.60GHz 1.90 GHz
Memory
32 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) UHD Graphics 620
Monitor(s) Displays
1# 14inch 2# 22inch
Hard Drives
Kingston SNV251000G
Keyboard
Aukey KM-G6 Mechanical Keyboard
Mouse
Bloody ESports ES7 Gaming Mouse
Internet Speed
80 Mbps
Browser
1# Chrome 2# Firefox
Antivirus
Microsoft Defender
jk22 said:
Yeah its new and in warranty and I am thinking to ask directly from Dell support.
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Hey JK!
If you're to access the Delldotcom support page, you'll have to create an account to have
any kind of support as is required by most sellers sites.


You should have some kind of app that you can access in order to make all kinds of changes
on your notebook as is the case with HP, MSI , Razer and so on. I have a MSI Raider and the
program (app) I have will allow to switch from balanced mode to extreme mode along with
overclocking and choosing a fan profile.
 

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    windows 11 22631.5039
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    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    MSI Raider GE76
    CPU
    Core i9 12th gen 12900HK 2.9 MHz (overcloked: 3890.48)
    Motherboard
    MSI
    Memory
    32 Gigs DDR5-4800
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia RTX 3070 Ti / 8 Gigs DDR6
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    DYNAUDIO - Steelsries Arena 7- Sound Effects by Nahimic 3
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    17.3" 1920 x 1080 360 Hz 3 ms, IPS / Connected to MSI 32 inch curved @ 165 Hz
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    Samsung 990 Pro 2TB (OS) - Solidigm P41 2TB (Storage)
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    280 watts
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    MSI GE series
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    Steelseries
    Mouse
    G903 Lightspeed
    Internet Speed
    1000 Mbps
    Browser
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    Malwarebytes'
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    MSI GT73 7RE VR Titan
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    MSI
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    Steelseries
    Mouse
    Logitech G903 Lightspeed
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    1 Gb/s
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    Firefox / Vivaldi
    Antivirus
    MalwareBytes'
    Other Info
    none.
Flashorn said:
Hey JK!
If you're to access the Delldotcom support page, you'll have to create an account to have
any kind of support as is required by most sellers sites.


You should have some kind of app that you can access in order to make all kinds of changes
on your notebook as is the case with HP, MSI , Razer and so on. I have a MSI Raider and the
program (app) I have will allow to switch from balanced mode to extreme mode along with
overclocking and choosing a fan profile.
Click to expand...
Yeah you are right. My main focus is to fix the %% while AC Adapter is connected.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 Pro 25H2Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-8365U CPU @ 1.60GHz 1.90...32 GBIntel(R) UHD Graphics 620
OS
Windows 11 Pro 25H2
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
HP Elitebook 840 G6
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-8365U CPU @ 1.60GHz 1.90 GHz
Memory
32 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) UHD Graphics 620
Monitor(s) Displays
1# 14inch 2# 22inch
Hard Drives
Kingston SNV251000G
Keyboard
Aukey KM-G6 Mechanical Keyboard
Mouse
Bloody ESports ES7 Gaming Mouse
Internet Speed
80 Mbps
Browser
1# Chrome 2# Firefox
Antivirus
Microsoft Defender
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