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HP Compaq dc7800 Convertible Minitower PC
HP Compaq dc7800 Small Form Factor PC
HP Compaq dc7800 Ultra Slim Desktop PC
HP Compaq dc7800 Convertible Minitower PC HP Compaq dc7800 Small Form Factor PC HP Compaq dc7800 Ultra Slim Desktop PC
Operating system installed Genuine Windows Vista® Business 32-bit,
Genuine Windows Vista® Business 64-bit,
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic 32-bit,
FreeDOS		 Genuine Windows Vista® Business 32-bit,
Genuine Windows Vista® Business 64-bit,
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic 32-bit,
FreeDOS		 Genuine Windows Vista® Business 32-bit,
Genuine Windows Vista® Business 64-bit,
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic 32-bit,
FreeDOS
Processor Intel® Celeron® Processor 420 (1.60 GHz, 512 KB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB) or Intel® Pentium® Dual Core E2160 / E2200 (1.80 to 2.20 GHz, 1 MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB) or Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E4500 / E4600 / E6550 / E6750 / E6850 / E8200 / E8400 (2.20 to 3.00 GHz, 2 to 6 MB L2 cache, 800 to 1333 MHz FSB) or Intel® Core™2 Quad Q6600 / Q6700 / Q9300 (2.40 to 2.66 GHz, 6 to 8 MB L2 cache, 1066 to 1333 MHz FSB) Intel® Celeron® Processor 420 (1.60 GHz, 512 KB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB) or Intel® Pentium® Dual Core E2160 / E2200 (1.80 to 2.20 GHz, 1 MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB) or Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E4500 / E4600 / E6550 / E6750 / E6850 / E8200 / E8400 (2.20 to 3.00 GHz, 2 to 6 MB L2 cache, 800 to 1333 MHz FSB) or Intel® Core™2 Quad Q6600 / Q6700 / Q9300 (2.40 to 2.66 GHz, 2 to 8 MB L2 cache, 1066 to 1333 MHz FSB) Intel® Celeron® Processor 420 (1.60 GHz, 512 KB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB) or Intel® Pentium® Dual Core E2160 (1.80 GHz, 1 MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB) or Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E4500 / E4600 / E6550 / E6750 / E6850 / E8200 / E8400 (2.20 to 3.00 GHz, 2 to 6 MB L2 cache, 800 to 1333 MHz FSB)
Cache 512 KB, 1, 2, 4 or 8 MB L2 cache 512 KB, 1, 2, 4 or 8 MB L2 cache 512 KB, 1, 2 or 4 MB L2 cache
System Bus description 800 or 1066 MHz Front Side Bus 800 or 1066 MHz Front Side Bus 800 or 1066 MHz Front Side Bus
Chipset Intel® Q35 Express Intel® Q35 Express Intel® Q35 Express
Memory Type From 512 MB to 8 GB DDR2-Synch DRAM PC2-5300 or from 512 MB to 4 GB DDR2-Synch DRAM PC2-6400 non-ECC (single or dual channel configurations) From 512 MB to 8 GB DDR2-Synch DRAM PC2-5300 or from 512 MB to 4 GB DDR2-Synch DRAM PC2-6400 non-ECC (single or dual channel configurations) From 512 MB to 4 GB DDR2-Synch DRAM PC2-5300 non-ECC (single or dual channel configurations)
Memory slots 4 DIMM 4 DIMM 2 SODIMM
Memory Upgrade Expandable to 8 GB through four industry-standard DIMM slots Expandable to 8 GB through four industry-standard DIMM slots Expandable to 4 GB through two industry-standard SODIMM slots
Memory, Maximum description 8 GB DDR2-Synch DRAM 8 GB DDR2-Synch DRAM 4 GB DDR2-Synch DRAM
Hard disk drive 80, 160 or 250 GB SATA 3.0GB/s 7200rpm with NCQ; optional dual drive RAID 80, 160 or 250 GB SATA 3.0GB/s 7200rpm with NCQ; optional dual drive RAID 80 GB and 160 GB Serial ATA 1.5 Gb/s 7200 rpm
Hard disk speed 7200 rpm 7200 rpm 7200 rpm
External drive bays 3 external 5.25 inch, 1 external 3.5 inch 1 external 5.25 inch, 1 external 3.5 inch 1 Slimline Drive Bay
Internal drive bays 2 internal 3.5 inch 1 internal 3.5 inch 1 internal 2.5 inch
CD-ROM/DVD SATA DVD-ROM Drive, SATA SuperMulti LightScribe DVD Writer Drive SATA DVD-ROM Drive, SATA SuperMulti LightScribe DVD Writer Drive PATA DVD-ROM Slim Drive, PATA CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Slim Drive, PATA DVD+/-RW (DL/DF) LightScribe Slim Drive
Disk Subsystem Controller SATA 3.0Gb/s SATA 3.0Gb/s SATA 1.5 Gb/s
Chassis description Convertible Minitower Small Form Factor Ultra-slim desktop
Graphic Subsystem Name Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100
Video adapter features 3D/2D Controller: support is fully compliant with Microsoft® standard API such as Microsoft DirectX®9, DirectXVA®, VMR9, GDI/GDI+; OpenGL® 1.4.; Integrated VGA Controller; integrated 400 MHz RAMDAC; 400 MHz Controller Clock Speed; Overlay Planes: Single overlay support with 5x3 filtering; Maximum Color Depth: 32 bits/pixel; Multi-display Support: 2 displays can be supported via the motherboard's VGA connectors and DVI ADD2 card 3D/2D Controller: support is fully compliant with Microsoft® standard API such as Microsoft DirectX®9, DirectXVA®, VMR9, GDI/GDI+; OpenGL® 1.4.; Integrated VGA Controller; integrated 400 MHz RAMDAC; 400 MHz Controller Clock Speed; Overlay Planes: Single overlay support with 5x3 filtering; Maximum Color Depth: 32 bits/pixel; Multi-display Support: 2 displays can be supported via the motherboard's VGA connectors and DVI ADD2 card 3D/2D Controller: support is fully compliant with Microsoft® standard API such as Microsoft DirectX®9, DirectXVA®, VMR9, GDI/GDI+; OpenGL® 1.4.; Integrated VGA Controller; integrated 400 MHz RAMDAC; 400 MHz Controller Clock Speed; Overlay Planes: Single overlay support with 5x3 filtering; Maximum Color Depth: 32 bits/pixel; Multi-display Support: 2 displays can be supported via the motherboard's VGA connectors and DVI ADD2 card
Graphic Subsystem Video Card Memory Graphics memory is shared with system memory. Graphics memory usage can vary from 8 to 256 MB depending on the amount of system memory installed and system load Graphics memory is shared with system memory. Graphics memory usage can vary from 8 to 256 MB depending on the amount of system memory installed and system load Graphics memory is shared with system memory. Graphics memory usage can vary from 8 to 256 MB depending on the amount of system memory installed and system load
Graphic Subsystem Video Card Resolution Maximum Vertical Refresh Rate: 85 Hz at up to 1920x1440, 75 Hz at 2048x1536 Maximum Vertical Refresh Rate: 85 Hz at up to 1920x1440, 75 Hz at 2048x1536 Maximum Vertical Refresh Rate: 85 Hz at up to 1920x1440, 75 Hz at 2048x1536
Expansion Slot 3 full-height PCI, 1 full-height PCI Express x16, 2 full-height PCI Express x1 1 low-profile PCI, 2 full-height PCI (optional), 1 low-profile PCI Express x16, 2 low-profile PCI Express x1
Internal Audio Integrated High Definition audio with ADI1884 codec, 3D audio compliant with AC'97 Rev. 2.3, internal PC speaker Integrated High Definition audio with ADI1884 codec, 3D audio compliant with AC'97 Rev. 2.3, internal PC speaker Integrated High Definition audio with ADI1884 codec, 3D audio compliant with AC'97 Rev. 2.3, internal PC speaker
Fax/Modem description Optional Agere 56K PCI Modem Optional Agere 56K PCI Modem
Network interface Integrated Intel® 82566DM Gigabit Network Connection Integrated Intel® 82566DM Gigabit Network Connection Integrated Intel® 82566DM Gigabit Network Connection
Network cards Optional Intel® Pro 1000 PT PCIe Gigabit NIC Optional Intel® Pro 1000 PT PCIe Gigabit NIC Optional Intel® Pro 1000 PT PCIe Gigabit NIC
Driver LAN Microsoft® Windows® Vista®, Microsoft® Windows® XP, Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Microsoft® Windows® Vista®, Microsoft® Windows® XP, Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Microsoft® Windows® Vista®, Microsoft® Windows® XP, Microsoft® Windows® 2000
External I/O Ports Rear: 6 USB 2.0, 1 serial port, 1 optional serial port, 1 parallel port, 2 PS/2, 1 RJ-45, 1 VGA, audio in/out; Front: 2 USB 2.0, audio ports Rear: 6 USB 2.0, 1 serial port, 1 optional serial port, 1 parallel port, 2 PS/2, 1 RJ-45, 1 VGA, audio in/out; Front: 2 USB 2.0, audio ports Rear: 6 USB 2.0, 1 DVI-D graphics port, 2 PS/2, 1 RJ-45, 1 VGA, audio in/out; Front: 2 USB 2.0, audio ports
Keyboard description HP Standard Keyboard (PS/2 or USB) or HP USB Smartcard Keyboard HP Standard Keyboard (PS/2 or USB) or HP USB Smartcard Keyboard HP Standard Keyboard (PS/2 or USB) or HP USB Smartcard Keyboard
Mouse/Pointing Device description HP PS/2 2-Button Optical Scroll Mouse or HP USB 2-Button Optical Scroll Mouse HP PS/2 2-Button Optical Scroll Mouse or HP USB 2-Button Optical Scroll Mouse HP PS/2 2-Button Optical Scroll Mouse or HP USB 2-Button Optical Scroll Mouse
Security Management Integrated 1.2 TPM Embedded Security Chip (except for Russia), Optional HP Business PC Security Lock, Optional HP USB Biometric Fingerprint Reader Integrated 1.2 TPM Embedded Security Chip (except for Russia), Optional HP Business PC Security Lock, Optional HP USB Biometric Fingerprint Reader Integrated 1.2 TPM Embedded Security Chip (except for Russia), Optional Kensington Lock Support, Optional HP Business PC Security Lock, Optional HP USB Biometric Fingerprint Reader, Optional HP Rear Port Controller Cover
Physical security features Optional Kensington Lock, Optional Solenoid Hood Lock / Sensor Optional Kensington Lock, Optional Solenoid Hood Lock / Sensor Optional Kensington Lock, Optional Solenoid Hood Lock / Sensor
Power Features Operating Voltage Range: 90 – 264 VAC; Rated Voltage Range: 100 – 240 VAC; Rated Line Frequency: 50/60 Hz; Operating Line Frequency Range: 47 – 63 Hz; Rated Input Current: 6.0 A; Rated Input Current 80 Plus: 5.0 A; Current Leakage (NFPA 99): < 450 µA; System Heat Dissipation: Typical 222 btu/hr (56 kg-cal/hr) Maximum 1916 btu/hr (483 kg-cal/hr); System Heat Dissipation 80 Plus: Typical 171 btu/hr (43 kg-cal/hr), Maximum 1557 btu/hr (392 kg-cal/hr; Power Supply Fan: 92 mm variable speed, Power Consumption in ES Mode – Suspend to RAM (S3) (Instantly Available PC): <2.7 W Operating Voltage Range: 90 – 264 VAC; Rated Voltage Range: 100 – 240 VAC; Rated Line Frequency: 50/60 Hz; Operating Line Frequency Range: 47 – 63 Hz; Rated Input Current: 4.0 A; Rated Input Current 80 Plus: 3.5 A; Current Leakage (NFPA 99): < 275 µA; System Heat Dissipation: Typical 198 btu/hr (50 kg-cal/hr) Maximum 1260 btu/hr (318 kg-cal/hr); System Heat Dissipation 80 Plus: Typical 150 btu/hr (38 kg-cal/hr), Maximum 1024 btu/hr (258 kg-cal/hr; Power Supply Fan: 80 mm variable speed, Power Consumption in ES Mode – Suspend to RAM (S3) (Instantly Available PC): <2.7 W Operating Voltage Range: 90 – 264 VAC; Rated Voltage Range: 100 – 240 VAC; Rated Line Frequency: 50/60 Hz; Operating Line Frequency Range: 47 – 63 Hz; Rated Input Current 80 Plus: 1.5 A; Current Leakage (NFPA 99): < 275 µA; System Heat Dissipation 80 Plus: Typical 133 btu/hr (33.5 kg-cal/hr), Maximum 549 btu/hr (132 kg-cal/hr; Power Supply Fan: None, Power Consumption in ES Mode – Suspend to RAM (S3) (Instantly Available PC): <2.7 W
Power Consumption description 365 watts maximum 240 watts maximum 135 watts maximum
Power Requirements Input voltage 90 – 264 / 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 47 – 63 Hz, active PFC (80% High Efficiency) Input voltage 90 – 264 / 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 47 – 63 Hz, active PFC (80% High Efficiency) Input voltage 90 – 264 / 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 47 – 63 Hz, active PFC standard (External 80% High Efficiency)



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