(4) USB 2.0 ports, (1) serial port, (1) optional second
serial port, (1) parallel port, (2) PS/2, (1) RJ-45, (1) VGA,
(1) audio in – (1) audio out – (1) MIC
8.
250-watt max power supply
9.
(2) external 5.25" drive bays for optional optical drives;
(1) external 3.5" drive bay for optional media reader or
diskette drive
At A Glance
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processors, Intel Pentium® D processors, Intel Pentium 4 processors, or Intel Celeron® D
processors
Choice of operating systems:
Genuine Windows Vista Business 32
Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic 32
Genuine Windows XP Professional
Genuine Windows XP Home
Red Flag Linux (China Only)
FreeDOS
Intel 946GZ Express Chipset
Intel I/O Controller Hub 7 (ICH7)
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000
PCI Express I/O bus
Serial ATA controller
Intel PRO/100 VE Network Connection
Choice of hard drives and optical drives
DDR2 SDRAM system memory
Protected by HP Services. Terms and conditions vary by country. Certain restrictions and exclusions apply.
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Intel processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor numbers
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Operating Systems and
Application Software
(availability varies by
region)
Hard Drives
Genuine Windows Vista Business 32*
Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic 32*
Genuine Windows XP Professional SP2
Genuine Windows XP Home SP2
Red Flag Linux (China Only)
Free DOS
Microsoft Office 2007 Basic
Microsoft Office 2007 Small Business
Microsoft Office 2007 Professional
Microsoft Works 8.5
Roxio Easy Media Creator 9.1**
Intervideo WinDVD Player**
Symantec AntiVirus 10
Sun Java Runtime Environment
Google Toolbar
* Certain Windows Vista product features require advanced or additional hardware. See
Upgrade Advisor can help you determine which features of Windows Vista will run on your
computer. To download the tool, visit
** Supporting software available with certain optical drive configurations
80-GB Serial ATA 3.0-Gb/s Hard Drive (7200 rpm)
160-GB Serial ATA 3.0-Gb/s Hard Drive (7200 rpm)
250-GB Serial ATA 3.0-Gb/s Hard Drive (7200 rpm)
http://www.windowsvista.com/upgradeadvisor
and
for details. Windows Vista
.
System Memory
Storage
One or more of the
following (see Storage
section below)
–
256-MB DDR2 Synch DRAM PC2-5300 (667-MHz) Non-ECC (1 x 256-MB)
NOTE:
512-MB DDR2 Synch DRAM PC2-5300 (667-MHz) Non-ECC (1 x 512-MB)
1-GB DDR2 Synch DRAM PC2-5300 (667-MHz) Non-ECC (1 x 1-GB)
2-GB DDR2 Synch DRAM PC2-5300 (667-MHz) Non-ECC (2 x 1-GB)
Diskette Drive
1.44-MB Diskette Drive
Media Reader
HP 16-in-1 Media Reader and additional USB 2.0 port
Optical Drives (Serial ATA)
SATA CD-ROM drive (available in APJ only; not supported by Windows Vista)
SATA DVD-ROM Drive
SATA CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive (not supported by Windows Vista)
SATA DVD+/-RW (DL/DF) LightScribe Drive
256-MB configurations not supported by Windows Vista
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Input Devices
Audio
Communication
Graphics
Keyboard – One of the following
HP PS/2 Standard Keyboard
HP USB Standard Keyboard
Mouse – One of the following
PS/2 2-Button Scroll Mouse
PS/2 2-Button Optical Scroll Mouse
USB 2-Button Optical Scroll Mouse
Realtek ALC888 High Definition audio codec
3D audio compliant with AC'97 Rev. 2.3 and HD Audio compatible
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Base Unit
Slots
Bays
Micro ATX microtower chassis, including power supply and front bezel
Five (5) drive bays and four expansion slots
Microsoft operating system CD
Active type heatsink
92 x 92 x 25 mm chassis fan
System board with Intel 946GZ Express chipset, Intel I/O Controller Hub 7 (ICH7), Intel
PRO/100 VE Network Connection, Intel GMA 3000 graphics, and Realtek audio, 1 fullheight PCI 2.3 slot, 2 PCI Express x1 slots, 1 PCI Express x16 slot, 2 DDR2 DIMM memory
slots
(4) Serial ATA data connectors
Product documentation on CD
HP system restore CD
Power cord
PCI
Memory Expansion
Internal
External
One (1) full-height PCI 2.3 slot on PCA
Two (2) full-height PCI Express x1 slots on PCA
One (1) full-height PCI Express x16 slot on PCA (for graphic cards)
Two (2) DDR2 SDRAM DIMM slots (4 GB maximum memory support)
Two (2) 3.5”
Two (2) 5.25”
One (1) 3.5”
USB Support
Interfaces
Weight & Dimensions
Technology and
Features
(Legacy)
EHCI high-speed USB 2.0 controller
Two (2) front ports; Four (4) rear ports, Two (2) internal ports on motherboard
One (1) parallel port
One (1) serial port
One (1) optional second serial port
One (1) PS/2 keyboard port
One (1) PS/2 mouse port
One (1) analog VGA video port
One (1) line in; one (1) line out; one (1) mic in
One (1) RJ45 network port
Chassis Dimensions
(H x W x D)
Packaged Dimensions
(L x W x H)
System Weight
Shipping Weight
Memory Type
Hard Drive Interfaces
Supported
13.90 x 6.89 x 16.38 in (353 x 175 x 416 mm)
22.25 x 19.63 x 16.31 in (565.15 x 498.5 x 414.3 mm) (NA)
21.10 x 19.53 x 15.008 in (536.0 x 496.0 x 383.0 mm) (EMEA)
21.16 lb (9.6 kg)
30.86 lb (14.0 kg)
PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM (667-MHz) non-ECC
Up to 2-GB system memory standard
Up to 4-GB system memory supported
Serial ATA
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Chassis
Unit Environment and
Operating Conditions
Front Panel
Cooling Solutions
Supported
Slots Supported
Front I/O
Rear I/O
Drive Bays
Internal Speaker
Security
Power Supply
General Unit Operating Guidelines
Keep the computer away from excessive moisture, direct moisture and the extremes of heat
and cold, to ensure that unit is operated within the specified operating range.
Leave a 4 in (10.2 cm) clearance on all vented sides of the computer to permit the required
airflow.
Never restrict airflow into the computer by blocking any vents or air intakes.
Do not stack computers on top of each other or place computers so near each other that
they are subject to each other's re-circulated or preheated air.
Occasionally clean the air vents on the front, back, and any other vented side of the
computer. Lint, dust and other foreign matter can block the vents and limit the airflow.
If the computer is to be operated within a separate enclosure, intake and exhaust ventilation
must be provided on the enclosure, and the same operating guidelines listed above will still
apply.
Temperature Range
Relative Humidity
Maximum Altitude
(unpressurized)
NOTE:
Operating temperature is de-rated 1.0 deg C per 1000 ft (300 m) to 10,000 ft (3000 m)
above sea level, no direct sustained sunlight. Maximum rate of change is 10 deg C/Hr. The upper
limit may be limited by the type and number of options installed.
Power button
Power On LED
HDD Activity LED
Power Supply Fan (variable speed)
Active heatsink (variable speed)
Chassis fan (variable speed)
Four (4) full-height expansion slots
Two (2) USB 2.0 ports
Standard Micro ATX I/O connectors, including four (4 ) USB 2.0 ports
Two (2) 5-1/4” external
One (1) 3-1/2” external
Two (2) 3-1/2” internal
Standard
Padlock loop
Kensington Lock Support
250-watt ATX Power Supply – PFC/non-PFC with a 115v/230v line
switch (varies by country/region)
Operating
Non-operating
Operating
Non-operating
Operating
Non-operating
50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
-22° to 140° F( -30° to 60° C)
10% to 90% (non-condensing at ambient)
5% to 95% (non-condensing at ambient)
10,000 ft (3048 m)
30,000 ft (9000 m)
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System Board
Processor
PWM
Chipset
Super I/O
Front Side Bus
Frequency
Memory
Clock Generator
Integrated Graphics
Audio
LOM
Serial
Expansion Slots
BIOS
Industrial Standard
Rear Side I/O Ports
On Board I/O Interfaces
Board Size
Additional Features
Socket T; LGA775 industry standard Micro ATX form factor
Support single Intel Core 2 Duo, Pentium D, Pentium 4 or Celeron D
Realtek ALC888 HD Audio compatible codec with two channel audio 3D
audio compliant with AC'97 rev. 2.3
Intel PRO/100 VE Network Connection
Four Serial ATA interfaces
1 x PCI 2.3 slot
2 x PCI Express x1 slots
1 x PCI Express x16 slot
LPC EEPROM
PCI 2.3 compliant
USB 2.0
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
4 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x RJ-45 10/100 port
1 x serial port
1 x optional second serial port
1 x parallel port
1 x DB 15 pin analog VGA port
3 x audio ports
1 x ATX power connector
1 x +12V power connector
1 x Floppy connector
1 x Front panel connector, Switch, LED (ON/Flash/OFF)
2 x Fan headers for CPU, chassis, with voltage/fan speed control
1 x header to support 2 USB 2.0 ports at front side
1 x header to support USB media reader
1 x serial header to support optional second serial port
Micro-ATX, PCB Size: 9.6 x 9.0 in (24.38 x 22.86 cm)
4-layer PCB with green color
Bootable without keyboard, mouse or monitor
Keyboard/mouse/USB wake up
Support S1, S3, S4 and S5
ACPI status
Hardware monitor capability
CPU fan speed control
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Network Interface
Wireless
Power Supply
Power Conservation
‘Energy Saver‘
Intel PRO/100 VE
Network Connection
Intel PRO/1000 PT
Gigabit PCIe Adapter
Wireless A+G PCI Card (full height bracket)
ATX Power Supply – Passive PFC/non-PFC with a 115v/230v line switch
Passive Power Factor Correction (PFC) – with line switch set to 230V – No PFC in 115V line
switch position
90 to 140VAC, or 180 to 264VAC operating voltage range
100 to 127VAC, or 200 to 240VAC rated voltage range
50–60 Hz rated line frequency
47–63 Hz operating line frequency range
250 watt maximum rated power
80-mm power supply fan – variable speed for optimum acoustics
APM 1.2 support
Screen blanking
Hard drive 'Idle' mode
System Idle mode
~2 watt power consumption in ES mode – suspend to RAM (S3) (instantly available PC)
Processor/Cache memory power-down (S3)
Hardware Highlights
Features
Hardware Highlights
Features
PCI interfaces
10-Mbps and 100-Mbps operation
PCI Express interface
10-Mbps, 100-Mbps and 1000-Mbps
operation
System Environmental
Specs
Values are subject to change without notification and are for reference only.
Performance of system, options, and ancillary equipment will vary depending on the system
configuration.
Levels presented do not account for non-HP/Compaq installed hardware.
Ambient Air
Temperature
Humidity
Altitude
Operating
Storage
Operating
Storage
Operating
50° to 95°F (10° to 35°C) at sea level with an
altitude de-rating of 1.0°C per every 1000 ft
(300 m) above sea level to a maximum of
8000 ft (2500 m), no direct sustained sunlight.
Maximum rate of change is 77°F/Hr (25°C/Hr).
The upper limit may be limited by the type and
number of options installed.
-22° to 140°F (-30° to 60°C) –
Maximum rate of change: 410°F/Hr
(210°C/Hr).
10% to 90% relative humidity (Rh), 86°F
(30°C) maximum wet bulb temperature, noncondensing
10% to 95% relative humidity (Rh), 101.66°F
(38.7°C) maximum wet bulb temperature,
non-condensing
0 to 10,000 feet (0 to 3048 meters) – This
value may be limited by the type and number
of options installed. Maximum allowable
altitude change rate is 1,000 ft/min (304.8
m/min).
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Non-Operating
Shock
Vibration
Acoustic Noise
Listed are the levels of shock the product can withstand with NO
damage being incurred. The values represent peak input acceleration
during an 2~3 ms half-sine shock pulse, 11 ms trapezoidal shock pulse.
Non-Operating
Listed are the levels of vibration the product can withstand with NO
damage being incurred. The values represent a flat random vibration
input acceleration profile across the given frequency range.
Operating
Non-Operating
Listed are the declared A-WEIGHTED SOUND POWER LEVELS
(LWAd) and declared average desktop seated operator position AWEIGHTED SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS (LpAm) when the product is
operating in a 73.4°F (23°C) ambient environment. Noise emissions
were measured in accordance with ISO 7779 (ECMA 74) and declared
in accordance with ISO 9296 (ECMA 109).
IDLE
(Fixed disk drive
spinning)
FIXED DISK
write)
CD-ROM
Reads)
(Random
(Sequential
0 to 30,000 feet (0 to 9,144 meters) –
Maximum allowable altitude change rate is
1200 ft/min (365.76 m/min).
35G's (Half-sine Shock)
35G's (Trapezoidal Shock)
Random vibration at 5Hz@0.00025G2/Hz,
10Hz@0.01G2/Hz, 100Hz@0.01G2/Hz,
300Hz@0.00001G2/Hz
5Hz to 300Hz, (0.25G's nominal).
Random vibration at 0.008G²/Hz,
10Hz to 500Hz, (2 Grms nominal).
LWAd = 4.3 Bels,
Desktop Average LpAm = 32 dBA
LWAd = 4.8 Bels,
Desktop Average LpAm = 37dBA
LWAd = 5.0 Bels,
Deskside Average LpAm = 39dBA
Service and Support
On-site Warranty1: One-year (1-1-1) limited warranty delivers one year of on-site, next businessday2 service for parts and labor and includes free telephone support3 24 x 7. Global coverage
ensures that any product purchased in one country and transferred to another non-restricted
country will remain fully covered under the original warranty and service offering. One-year onsite
and labor are not available in all countries.
1
Terms and conditions may vary by country. Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Other
warranty variations may be offered in your region.
2
On-site service may be provided pursuant to a service contract between HP and an authorized
HP third-party provider, and is not available in certain countries. Global service response times
are based on commercially reasonable best effort and may vary by country.
3
Technical telephone support applies only to HP-configured Compaq and third-party HP-qualified
hardware and software. Toll-free calling and 24 x 7 support may not be available in some
countries.
2
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