HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC User instructions

HP recommends
Windows Vista® Business
Ultra-slim Desktop
1. Rear I/O: (6) USB 2.0, (1) DisplayPort, (2) PS/2, (1) RJ-45, (1)
VGA port, (1) audio in, (1) audio out
6. (1) Optical disk drive (slimline)
2. (1) 2.5” internal hard disk drive bay 7. HP 2-button optical scroll mouse
3. Front I/O: (2) USB 2.0, headphone and microphone 8. HP keyboard
4. 135W 87% efficient external power adapter 9. HP Monitor (sold separately)
5. Tower stand (sold separately)
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Small Form Factor
1. HP Monitor (sold separately) 6. HP keyboard
2. Rear I/O: (6) USB 2.0, (1) serial port, (2) PS/2, (1) RJ-45,
(1) VGA port, (1) DisplayPort, (1) audio in, (1) audio out
Optional: 2
nd
serial port, (1) parallel port, (1) eSATA port
7. (1) 3.5-inch external drive bay supporting media card
reader, diskette drive, or secondary hard disk drive
3. (1) low profile PCI slot, (1) low profile PCI Express x1 slot, (2)
low profile PCI Express x16 slots
( NOTE: 2
nd
x16 slot has x4 connectivity. )
8. (1) Optical disk drive
4. Front I/O: (2) USB 2.0, headphone and microphone 9. (1) 3.5-inch internal drive bay supporting primary hard disk
drive
5. HP 2-button optical scroll mouse 10. 240-watt standard efficiency power supply
Optional: 85% efficient energy saving power supply
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Convertible Minitower
1. (2) Optical disk drives
(2) 3.5” internal hard disk drive bays
6. Front I/O: (2) USB 2.0, headphone and microphone
2. 365-watt standard efficiency power supply, Active Power
Factor Correction (PFC)
Optional: 85% efficient energy saving power supply
7. (3) full-height PCI slots, (1) full-height PCI Express x1 slot, (2)
full-height PCI Express x16 slots
( NOTE: 2
nd
x16 slot has x4 connectivity. )
3. (1) 5.25” removable media drive bay 8. HP 2-button optical scroll mouse
4. Rear I/O: (6) USB 2.0, (1) serial port, (2) PS/2, (1) RJ-45,
(1) VGA, (1) DisplayPort, (1) audio in, (1) audio out
Optional: 2
nd
serial port, (1) parallel port, (1) eSATA port
9. HP keyboard
5. Media card reader or Floppy disk drive 10. HP Monitor (sold separately)
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At A Glance
Designed for long-term deployment within commercial and institutional organizations
Guaranteed lengthy purchase lifecycles and image stability
Integrated dual monitor support via both a VGA and DisplayPort monitor interface
Optional 85% efficient power supplies
ENERGY STAR qualification for dc7900e models
Intel® Q45 Express chipset featuring Intel's Graphics Media Accelerator 4500
Software image fully compatible across all models and form factors
BIOS developed and engineered by HP for better security, manageability and software image stability
Created using industry leading Design for Environment standards
Supports industry standard management protocols including DASH, Intel Standard Manageability, and Intel Core 2 Processor
with vPro Technology (on select models)
CMT and SFF models can be configured with multiple hard disk drives in a RAID array
Selected configurations with global availability easily set up and ordered through HP.com Business to Business portals
( http://h10019.www1.hp.com/business-site/index.html )
Tailored HP Factory Express deployment and lifecycle services available
( http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/cache/97688-0-0-225-121.aspx )
Protected by HP Services, including standard warranties up to 5-5-5 (terms and conditions vary by country; certain restrictions
and exclusions apply)
Tool-less serviceability features for easier upgrades and repairs
Choice of professional chassis form factors to accommodate the desired mix between expandability and size
* TPM module and cryptographic software disabled where use is restricted by law; for example, Russia and China.
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Model Key and Example
NOTE: This diagram is an example that illustrates how to read the model number. It is not intended to give every available
configuration choice specified in the body of this document and may include references to modules that are out of date and no
longer available.
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Operating System -
One of the following
Preinstalled 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 †
Supported Genuine Windows XP Home Edition
Genuine Windows XP Professional
Certified SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop
†
* Certain Windows Vista product features require advanced or additional hardware. See:
www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/hardwarereqs.mspx and
www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx for details. WindowsVista Upgrade Advisor
can help you determine which features of Windows Vista will run on your computer. To download the
tool, visit: www.windowsvista.com/upgradeadvisor .
+ Windows Vista Business disk may be included for future upgrade if desired. To qualify for this
downgrade an end user must be a business (including governmental or educational institutions) and is
expected to order at least 25 customer systems with the same custom image.
† The following features are not supported on Linux certified systems:
HP 22-in-1 Media Card Reader
HP 1.44-MB External USB Diskette Drive
TPM 1.2 Security Chip
Intel Pro 1000 PT PCIe x1 Gigabit NIC
Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Plus PCIe NIC
HP 802.11b/g/n Wireless PCIe x1 Card
Intel WiFi Link 5100 a/b/g/n (USDT) Wireless NIC
Agere PCI 56K International SoftModem
LSI PCIe x1 56K International SoftModem
ATI Radeon 3470 256MB SH PCIe x16 graphics card
ATI Radeon HD 2400XT 256MB DH PCIe x16 graphics card
ATI Radeon HD 3650 512MB DH PCIe x16 graphics card
NVIDIA Quadro NVS 290 256MB dual head graphics adapter
HP USB Smartcard Keyboard
HP 2nd Serial Port
Parallel port adapter
eSATA port adapter
HP FireWire / IEEE 1394 PCI Card
Value-added Software
(included with all models;
not included with
FreeDOS)
HP ProtectTools Security Suite † HP Software Management Agent
HP Backup and Recovery Manager PDF Complete
HP Insight Diagnostics Computrace for Desktops (in the HP BIOS) *
† Not included on models configured with less than 1 GB system memory.
* Computrace agent is in HP BIOS. For tracking and tracing services, available in select countries,
separate software and purchase of a subscription is required.
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Value-added Software
(included with select
models; not included with
FreeDOS)
Computer Setup Utility Microsoft Office 2007 Personal
McAfee Total Protection Anti-Virus †* Microsoft Office 2007 Professional
Sonic/Roxio Easy Media Creator 9
or
Roxio Business Creator 10
Microsoft Office 2007 Small Business
HP Power Manager v2.0 Microsoft Works 8.5
HP Total Care Advisor † Firefox-HP Virtual Browser
Microsoft Office 2007 Basic Corel WinDVD 8
† Not included on models configured with less than 1 GB system memory.
* 60 day trial period for McAfee Total Protection for Small Business software. Internet access required to
receive updates. First update included. Subscription required for updates thereafter.
HP Client Management
Solutions
(available for free
download from the Web
http://www.hp.com/go/
easydeploy )
HP Client Configuration Manager Basic Edition HP Out-of-Band Management Console
(for Intel management technology enabled models)
HP Client Manager for Altiris Altiris Out-of-Band Management Solution (for Intel
AMT enabled models)
HP SoftPaq Download Manager HP Systems Software Manager
HP Client Catalog for Microsoft SMS
Value-added Services and
Features
HP Stable Platform Program Factory Express Deployment and Lifecycle Services
Business-to-Business Portals Intel Standard Manageability
HP Global Series Services Intel Core 2 processor with vPro Technology
TPM 1.2 security module *
* TPM module disabled where use is restricted by law; for example, Russia.
Service and Support On-site Warranty and Service
1
: This three-year (3-3-3), limited warranty and service offering delivers three
years of parts, labor and on-site repair. Response time is next business-day
2
and includes free telephone
support
3
24 x 7. Global coverage
2
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.
Some countries/regions do not offer one year onsite and labor.
1
Terms and conditions may vary by country. Certain restrictions and exclusions apply.
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, HP and HP-qualified, third-party hardware
and software. Toll-free calling and 24 x 7 support may not be available in some countries.
Ultra-slim Desktop Small Form Factor Convertible Minitower
Dimensions
Chassis Dimensions
(H x W x D)
2.60 x 9.90 x 10 in
(66.0 x 251.5 x 254 mm)
3.95 x 13.3 x 14.9 in
(100.3 x 337.8 x 378.5)
17.63 x 7.0 x 17.8 in
(447.8 x 177.8 x 452.12 mm)
Optional Tower Stand
Dimensions (H x W x D)
1.26 x 4.82 x 6.69 in
(32.0 x122.3 x 170.0 mm)
1.05 x 6.95 x 7.83 in
(26.75 x 176.46 x 198.87 mm)
N/A
System weight * 7.0 lb (3.18 kg) 18.75 lb (8.50 kg) 26.2 lb (11.89 kg)
System volume 4.21 liters 13 liters 36 liters
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Shipping weight * 14.34 lb (6.52 kg) 26.10 lb (11.86 kg) 34.60 lb (15.72 kg)
Maximum supported weight
(desktop orientation)
77.1 lb (35 kg) 77.1 lb (35 kg) 77.1 lb (35 kg)
Shipping box dimensions
(H x W x D)
8.60 x 15.68 x 19.68 in
(218.4 x 398.3 x 499.9 mm)
9.00 x 19.68 x 23.38 in
(228.6 x 499.9 x 593.85 mm)
24.25 x 12.33 x 22.13 in
(616.0 x 313.2 x 562.1 mm)
* Configured with 1 hard drive, 1 optical drive, no diskette drive, and no PCI card.
Ultra-slim Desktop Small Form Factor Convertible Minitower
Standard Efficiency Power
Supply
N/A 240W active PFC 365W active PFC
Energy Efficient Power
Supply
135W active PFC
87% efficient
240W active PFC
85% efficient
365W active PFC
85% efficient
External power supply dimensions:
6.7 x 2.6 x 1.5 in
Total length of external power
supply and power cord:
12 feet 8 inches
Ports
USB 2.0 (8) Total
(2) front, (6) rear
Serial N/A (1) Standard
Optional 2
nd
port available
Parallel N/A Optional (1)
eSATA N/A Optional (1)
PS/2 (1) keyboard; (1) mouse
Video (1) VGA; (1) DisplayPort
DVI output available via optional DisplayPort to DVI adapter
Support for Multi-Monitor Dual monitor support standard; > 2 via optional graphics cards
Audio Front – mic and headphone
Rear – input (supports microphone or line input), line out
NIC (RJ-45) Integrated Intel 82567LM GbE Network Connection
Slots
Type and quantity (1) mini PCI Express (1) PCI
(1) PCI Express x1
(2) PCI Express x16
(3) PCI
(1) PCI Express x1
(2) PCI Express x16
Slot specifications Accommodates low profile
cards only
Graphics slots support 35W
cards
2
nd
PCIe x16 slot functions
electrically as a x4
Accommodates full height
cards
1
st
graphics slot supports
75W card; 2
nd
graphics
slot support 35W card
2
nd
PCIe x16 slot functions
electrically as a x4
USDT SFF CMT
Chipset Intel Q45 Express chipset featuring Intel GMA 4500 DirectX 10 graphics XXX
Processor and Speed *
One of the following
Intel Celeron Processors:
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One of the following
Intel Celeron 440 processor
2.0 GHz, 512 KB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB
XXX
Intel Celeron 450 processor
2.2 GHz, 512 KB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB
XXX
Intel Celeron Dual-Core Processors:
Intel Celeron dual-core E1200 processor
1.6 GHz, 512 KB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB
XXX
Intel Celeron dual-core E1400 processor
2.0 GHz, 512 KB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB
XXX
Intel Celeron dual-core E1500 processor
2.2 GHz, 512 KB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB
XXX
Intel Pentium dual-core Processors:
Intel Pentium dual-core E2200 processor
2.2 GHz, 1 MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB
XXX
Intel Pentium dual-core E2220 processor
2.4 GHz, 1 MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB
XXX
Intel Pentium dual-core E5200 processor
2.5 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB
XXX
Intel Pentium dual-core E5300 processor
2.6 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB
XXX
Intel Core 2 Duo Processors:
Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 processor
2.53 GHz, 3 MB L2 cache, 1066 MHz FSB
XXX
Intel Core 2 Duo E7300 processor
2.66 GHz, 3 MB L2 cache, 1066 MHz FSB
XXX
Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 processor
2.80 GHz, 3 MB L2 cache, 1066 MHz FSB
XXX
Intel Core 2 Duo E8300 processor
2.83 GHz, 6 MB L2 cache, 1333 MHz FSB
XXX
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 processor
3.0 GHz, 6 MB L2 cache, 1333 MHz FSB
Featuring Core 2 Processor with vPro Technology
XXX
Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 processor
3.16 GHz, 6 MB L2 cache, 1333 MHz FSB
Featuring Core 2 Processor with vPro Technology
XXX
Intel Core 2 Duo E8600 processor
3.33 GHz, 6 MB L2 cache, 1333 MHz FSB
Featuring Core 2 Processor with vPro Technology
XXX
Intel Core 2 Quad Processors:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 processor
2.33 GHz, 4 MB L2 cache, 1333 MHz FSB
X X
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 processor
2.50 GHz, 4 MB L2 cache, 1333 MHz FSB
X X
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 processor
2.66 GHz, 6 MB L2 cache, 1333 MHz FSB
Featuring Core 2 Processor with vPro Technology
X X
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 processor
2.83 GHz, 12 MB L2 cache, 1333 MHz FSB
Featuring Core 2 Processor with vPro Technology
X X
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 processor
3.0 GHz, 12 MB L2 cache, 1333 MHz FSB
Featuring Core 2 Processor with vPro Technology
X X
Intel Core 2 Processor
with vPro Technology
All dc7900 Series models featuring this technology include processors which are
part of the Intel 2008 Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) designed to ensure the
stability promise inherent in the value proposition of the HP Compaq dc7900
Series business desktop, thus making these model the most stable, secure, and
manageable platforms available to enterprises today.
The 2008 SIPP processors are:
Core 2 Duo E8400, E8500, E8600
Core 2 Quad Q9400, Q9550, Q9650
Intel's Core 2 Processor with vPro Technology suite of features includes:
Intel Active Management Technology
an advanced set of remote management features and functionality which
provides network administrators the latest and most effective tools to remotely
discover, heal, and protect networked client systems regardless of the
system's health or power state. Intel Active Management Technology
includes all features described as part of Intel Standard Manageability plus
the following advanced management functions:
Fast Call for Help – a client inside or outside the firewall may initiate
a call for help via BIOS screen, periodic connections, or alert
triggered connection
Remote Scheduled Maintenance – pre-schedule when the PC
connects to the IT or service provider console for maintenance.
Remote PCs can get required patches, be inventoried, etc by
connecting to their IT console or Service Provider when it's convenient
Remote Alerts – automatically alert IT or service provider if issues arise
Access Monitor – Provides oversight into Intel® AMT actions to
support security requirements
Microsoft NAP Support
Allows Intel Active Management Technology to gain access to a Microsoft
NAP enabled 802.1x network OOB to enable OOB SW updates,
inventories, remote diagnostics, etc. NAP is a new platform and solution that
controls access to network resources based on a client computer's identity
and compliance with corporate governance policy. NAP allows network
administrators to define granular levels of network access based on who a
client is, the groups to which the client belongs, and the degree to which
that client is compliant with corporate governance policy. If a client is not
compliant, NAP provides a mechanism to automatically bring the client back
into compliance and then dynamically increase its level of network access.
When a client attempts to access the network or communicate on the
network, it must present its system health state or proof of health compliance.
XXX
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