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FOCUSTEC

FOCUSTEC CMOS RTC Battery CR2032CL-23-2 for Alienware Alpha R1 Steam Machine

SKU CH-3DQM-3N56M

Replaces the CMOS battery in Alienware Alpha R1 Steam Machines to resolve the flashing yellow light issue

  • Battery TypeLithium-Ion
  • Fixes the flashing yellow light on Alienware Alpha R1
  • Direct replacement for CR2032CL-23-2 in Steam Machine models ASM100 to ASM100-6980BLK
  • Installs in about 10 minutes with a 2-pin connector
  • Lithium-ion cell restores CMOS settings and system time
  • Compact unit fits tight motherboard spaces in Alpha R1

Alienware Alpha R1 CMOS Replacement

This lithium-ion CR2032CL-23-2 battery replaces the original CMOS cell in Alienware Alpha R1 Steam Machine models ASM100, ASM100-980, ASM100-1580, ASM1002980BLK, ASM100-4980BLK and ASM100-6980BLK. It restores real-time clock and BIOS settings when the original battery fails. The two-pin connector matches the motherboard header for direct fitment.

Thermals Noise and Power Draw

As a passive coin cell the battery generates no heat and produces zero acoustic noise during normal operation. It supplies a steady 3 V to the CMOS circuitry with negligible current draw. No active cooling or power management is required once installed.

Build Quality and Connector Implications

The compact assembly uses a two-wire lead ending in a two-pin plug that seats directly on the board. Installation typically takes around 10 minutes and may require a subsequent NVRAM reset via the motherboard jumper. A full motherboard reset is also necessary after fitting to resolve the flashing yellow light indicator. Buyers whose systems use a different pin pitch or wire length should verify compatibility before ordering.

Highlights

  • Fixes the flashing yellow light on Alienware Alpha R1
  • Direct replacement for CR2032CL-23-2 in Steam Machine models ASM100 to ASM100-6980BLK
  • Installs in about 10 minutes with a 2-pin connector
  • Lithium-ion cell restores CMOS settings and system time
  • Compact unit fits tight motherboard spaces in Alpha R1

Specifications

Battery TypeLithium-Ion

Questions about this item

How do I install the CR2032CL-23-2 battery in my Alienware Alpha R1 and what step do people often miss?

Installation takes about 10 minutes; after fitting the 2-pin connector you must perform a full motherboard reset and possibly an NVRAM jumper reset to clear the yellow light.

When will this CMOS battery need replacement again?

The lithium-ion CR2032CL-23-2 cell typically lasts several years; replace it when the system clock drifts or the flashing yellow light returns.

What is the first limitation that appears under sustained use?

The 3 V lithium-ion cell gradually loses capacity, eventually causing the RTC to fail and the yellow-light error to reappear.

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