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Fast facts
HP product rating
PerformanceBest
ExpandabilityBest

Operating system installed
Genuine Windows Vista® Business 32-bit,
Genuine Windows Vista® Business 64-bit,
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic 32-bit,
Genuine Windows Vista® Business with downgrade to Windows XP Professional custom installed,
FreeDOS
Processor type
Intel® Pentium® Dual Core E2200 / E2220 / E5200 / E5300 (2.20 to 2.60 GHz, 1 to 2 MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB) or Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E7300 / E7400 / E8400 / E8500 / E8600 (2.66 to 3.33 GHz, 3 to 6 MB L2 cache, 1066 to 1333 MHz FSB) or Intel® Core™2 Quad Q8200 / Q9400 (2.33 to 2.66 GHz, 4 to 6 MB L2 cache, 1333 MHz FSB)
Cache
512 KB, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 6 MB L2 cache
Maximum memory
16 GB DDR2-Synch DRAM
Processor front side bus
800, 1066, 1333 MHz Front Side Bus
Chipset
Intel® Q45 Express
Memory slots
4 DIMM
Memory upgrade
Upgradeable to 16GB
Internal drives
Internal drives
80, 160, 250 or 500 GB (3.5”) SATA 3.0GB/s with NCQ and Smart IV
Hard disk drive speed
7200 rpm
Storage controller
SATA 3.0Gb/s
Internal drive bays
1 internal 3.5 inch
External drive bays
1 external 5.25 inch, 1 external 3.5 inch
Optical drives
SATA DVD-ROM Drive, SATA SuperMulti LightScribe DVD Writer Drive
Flexible disk drive
Optional 1.44 MB Diskette Drive, HP Media Card Reader 22-in-1 (3.5" with PCI)
System features
Form factor
Small Form Factor
Graphic card 01
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500 integrated graphics
Video adapter, bus
PCI Express™ x16
Video adapter driver 01
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home and Microsoft® Windows® Vista® Enterprise
Graphic subsystem video card features 01
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; Overlay Planes: Single overlay support with 5x3 filtering; Maximum Color Depth: 32 bits/pixel; Multi-display Support: dual monitor support facilitated via one VGA port and one DisplayPort integrated on the back plane of the system board and presented as part of the rear I/O set of interfaces
Graphic subsystem video card memory 01
Graphics memory is shared with system memory. Graphics memory usage can vary from 8 to 512 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
Expansion slots
1 low-profile PCI, 2 low-profile PCI Express x16, 1 low-profile PCI Express x1
Internal audio
Integrated HD audio with ADI1884 codec, internal PC speaker
Network interface
Integrated Intel® 82567LM Gigabit Network Connection
Network cards
Optional Intel® Pro 1000 PT PCIe Gigabit NIC
Available LAN drivers
Microsoft® Windows® Vista®, Microsoft® Windows® XP
External I/O ports
Rear: 6 USB 2.0, 1 serial port, 2 PS/2, 1 RJ-45, 1 VGA, 1 DisplayPort, audio in/out; Front: 2 USB 2.0, audio ports; Optional: 2nd serial port, 1 parallel port
Pre-installed software
Optional preloaded software, only for certain configurations: Microsoft® Office 2007 Basic, Microsoft® Office 2007 Professional, Microsoft® Office 2007 Small Business, Microsoft Internet Explorer with Google Toolbar
Software included
On some models only (not included with FreeDOS): HP ProtectTools Security Software Suite Version 4.0, HP Power Manager, HP Firefox Virtual Browser, HP Backup and Recovery Manager, HP Insight Diagnostics Software (available via HP Backup and Recovery Manager), Computer Setup Utility, McAfee AntiVirus trial version, Roxio Creator Business 10 or DVD 10 or Easy Media Creator 9.0, Intervideo WinDVD 8 LE, PDF Complete
Keyboard
HP Standard Keyboard (PS/2 or USB) or HP USB Smartcard Keyboard
Keyboard dimensions (metric)
16.3 x 45.8 x 2.5 cm
Pointing device
HP PS/2 2-Button Optical Scroll Mouse, HP USB 2-Button Optical Scroll Mouse or HP USB 2-Button Laser Scroll Mouse
Security management
Integrated 1.2 TPM Embedded Security Chip (except for Russia), HP Business PC Security Lock, HP USB Smartcard Keyboard
Physical security
Kensington Lock, Solenoid Hood Lock / Sensor, HP 2008 (SFF) Wall Mount/Security Sleeve
Non-operating altitude
9,144 m
Product weight
8.5 kg
Operating temperature range
10° to 35° C
Product dimensions (W x D x H)
33.7 x 37.8 x 10.0 cm
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: 4.0 A; with Energy Efficient Power Supply: 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
Storage temperature range
-30 to 60° C
Operating humidity range
10 to 90% RH
Power consumption
240 watts maximum
Non-operating humidity
5 to 95% RH
Operating altitude
3,048 m
Power requirements
Input voltage 90 – 264 / 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 47 – 63 Hz, active PFC (85% High Efficiency)
Energy efficiency compliance
ENERGY STAR® qualified, EPEAT Gold™ and 85PLUS Power Supply configurations available
Warranty
Protected by HP Services, including a 3-3-3 standard warranty delivering 3 years of parts and 3 year of both labour and on-site repair. Response time is next business-day and includes free telephone support 24 x 7. Terms and conditions vary by country. Certain restrictions and exclusions apply


Disclaimers

This system may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware and/or a DVD drive to install the Windows 7 software and take full advantage of Windows 7 functionality. See http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/ for details.

HP is committed to providing our customers with information about the chemical substances in our products as needed to comply with legal requirements such as REACH (Regulation EC No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council). A chemical information report for this product can be found at: www.hp.com/go/reach.




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