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Operating system
 Genuine Windows Vista® Business 32
Genuine Windows Vista® Business 64
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic 32
Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate 32
Genuine Windows Vista® Business with downgrade to Windows® XP Professional custom installed
FreeDOS
Processor
 AMD Sempron LE-1200 processor (2.1 GHz, 512 KB L2 cache, HT bus 1.0)
AMD Sempron LE-1250 processor (2.2 GHz, 512 KB L2 cache, HT bus 1.0)
AMD Sempron LE-1300 processor (2.3 GHz, 512 KB L2 cache, HT bus 1.0)
AMD Athlon 64 LE-1640B processor (2.7 GHz, 512 KB L2 cache, HT bus 2.0)
AMD Sempron X2 2200 processor (2.0 GHz, 512 KB L2 cache, HT bus 1.0)
AMD Sempron X2 2300 processor (2.2 GHz, 512 KB L2 cache, HT bus 1.0)
AMD Athlon X2 4450B processor (2.3 GHz, 1 MB L2 cache, HT bus 2.0)
AMD Athlon X2 4850B processor (2.5 GHz, 1 MB L2 cache, HT bus 2.0)
AMD Athlon X2 5000B processor (2.6 GHz, 1 MB L2 cache, HT bus 2.0)
AMD Athlon X2 5200B processor (2.7 GHz, 1 MB L2 cache, HT bus 2.0)
AMD Athlon X2 5400B processor (2.8 GHz, 1 MB L2 cache, HT bus 2.0)
AMD Athlon X2 5600B processor (2.9 GHz, 1 MB L2 cache, HT bus 2.0)
AMD Athlon X2 6000B processor (3.1 GHz, 1 MB L2 cache, HT bus 2.0)
AMD Phenom X3 8600B processor (2.3 GHz, 1.5 MB Dedicated L2 cache, 2 MB Shared L3 cache, HT bus 3.0)
AMD Phenom X3 8850B processor (2.5 GHz, 1.5 MB Dedicated L2 cache, 2 MB Shared L3 cache, HT bus 3.0)
AMD Phenom X4 9550 processor (2.2 GHz, 2 MB Dedicated L2 cache, 2 MB Shared L3 cache, HT bus 3.0)
AMD Phenom X4 9600B processor (2.3 GHz, 2 MB Dedicated L2 cache, 2 MB Shared L3 cache, HT bus 3.0)
AMD Phenom X4 9850B processor (2.5 GHz, 2 MB Dedicated L2 cache, 2 MB Shared L3 cache, HT bus 3.0)
Chipset
 NVIDIA nForce 430
Power supply
 300W ATX power supply – PFC/non-PFC with a 115v/230v line switch (varies by country/region)
Memory
Maximum memory
 4 GB
Memory
 512 MB 800 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
1 GB 800 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
2 GB 800 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
Graphics and Input/Output devices
Graphics
 NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE Graphics (integrated)
NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS (256 MB SH) PCIe x16 (optional)
NVIDIA GeForce GT130 (768 MB) PCIe x16
ATI Radeon HD 2400XT (256 MB DH) PCIe x16
ATI Radeon HD 3450 (256 MB SH) PCIe x 16
ATI Radeon HD 3470 (256 MB SH) PCIe x 16
ATI Radeon HD 3650 (512 MB DH) PCIe x 16
HP DisplayPort To DVI-D Adapter (for HD 3470 and HD 3650)
Storage
Drive Bays
 Internal:
2 - 3.5-in
External:
1 - 3.5-in; 2 - 5.25-in
Hard drive
 80 GB 7200 rpm SATA 3.0 Gb/s NCQ, Smart IV
160 GB 7200 rpm SATA 3.0 Gb/s NCQ, Smart IV
250 GB 7200 rpm SATA 3.0 Gb/s NCQ, Smart IV
320 GB 7200 rpm SATA 3.0 Gb/s NCQ, Smart IV
500 GB 7200 rpm SATA 3.0 Gb/s NCQ, Smart IV
Optical Drives
 SATA DVD; SATA DVD/CD-RW combo; SATA SuperMulti LightScribe DVD Writer
Audio, Slots, and Ports
Audio
 Realtek ALC888S High Definition audio codec; 3D audio compliant and HD Audio compatible; Internal PC speaker
I/O Ports
 External:
2 USB 2.0
1 microphone in
1 headphone/line-out
Rear:
4 USB 2.0; 2 PS/2; 1 external VGA monitor; 1 audio in; 1 audio out; 1 RJ-45; 1 microphone in
Slots
 1 full-height PCI 2.3
2 full-height PCIe x1
1 full-height PCIe x16
Communication features
Network interface
 Integrated Realtek RTL8211B Gigabit Ethernet Controller; Intel PRO/1000 PT Gigabit PCIe Controller (full height) - optional
Product specifications
Weight
 22.4 lb (10.2 kg)
Dimensions (w x d x h)
 6.50 x 14.69 x 14.38 in ( 16.51 x 37.31 x 36.53 cm)
Manageability
Security management
 Padlock loop; Kensington lock support; Optional USB Port Disable at factory (user configurable via BIOS)
Service and Support
Warranty Feature
 1 year parts, onsite warranty standard. Optional coverage for up to 3 years available.



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