Fast facts
Processor type	Intel® Core™2 Duo processor E8400 • 3.00 GHz, 6 MB L2 cache, 1333 MHz front side bus
Operating system installed	Genuine Windows Vista® Business with downgrade to Windows XP Professional custom installed
Upgradability	Windows Vista® capable* Windows Vista® Premium ready
Supported applications	Windows Vista® Premium ready
Cache external	6 MB L2 cache
Processor front side bus	1333 MHz front side bus
Chipset	Intel® Q45 Express
Memory type	PC2-6400 DDR2 800 SDRAM
Standard memory	2 x 1 GB
Maximum memory	16 GB DDR2-Synch DRAM
Memory slots	4 DIMM
Memory upgrade	Expandable to 16 GB through four industry-standard DIMM slots

Internal drives
Internal drives	160 GB
Hard disk drive speed	7200 rpm
External drive bays	3 external 5.25 inch, 1 external 3.5 inch
Optical drives	SATA DVD+/-RW 16x SuperMulti LightScribe
Flexible disk drive	Optional 1.44 MB Diskette Drive
Storage controller	SATA 3.0Gb/s

System features
Form factor	Convertible Minitower
Graphic subsystem name	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
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; 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	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	3 full-height PCI, 1 full-height PCI Express x16, 2 full-height PCI Express x1
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 PS/2 Standard Keyboard
Pointing device	HP PS/2 2-Button Optical 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
Product dimensions (W x D x H)	17.7 x 45.2 x 44.7 cm
Product weight	11.8 kg
Keyboard dimensions (metric)	16.3 x 45.8 x 2.5 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: 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
Power consumption	365 watts maximum
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®, EPEAT Gold™, 85PLUS Power Supply
Storage temperature range (Celsius)	-30 to 60° C
Operating humidity range	10 to 90% RH
Non-operating humidity	5 to 95% RH
Non-operating altitude	9,144 m
Operating temperature range	10° to 35° C
Operating altitude	3,048 m

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