HP dx6120 - Microtower PC User instructions

HP recommends
Windows Vista™ Business
Slim Tower
1. 240-watt power supply 6. Front I/O: 2 USB 2.0, headphone and microphone
2. 1 Low Profile PCI Express x16 slot, 1 low profile PCI Express x1
slot
7. 2-Button Scroll Mouse
3. 6 USB 2.0, 1 standard serial port, 1 parallel port, 2 PS/2, 1 RJ-
45, 1 VGA, audio in/out
8. HP Standard Keyboard
4. 2 low profile PCI slots 9. Monitor (sold separately)
5. 1 – 3.5" internal bay, 1 – 5.25" external bay, and 1 – 3.5"
external bay for optional diskette drive, 16-in-1 Media Card
Reader, or other 3.5" device
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Microtower
1. Monitor (sold separately) 6. 2 – 5.25" external bays, and 2 internal 3.5" bays
2. 2-Button Scroll Mouse 7. 2 full-height PCI slots, 1 full height PCI Express x1 slot, 1 full
height PCI Express x16 slot
3. HP Standard Keyboard 8. 6 USB 2.0, 1 standard serial port, 1 parallel port, 2 PS/2, 1 RJ-
45, 1 VGA, audio in/out
4. Front I/O: 2 USB 2.0, headphone and microphone 9. 300-watt power supply
5. 2 – 3.5" external bays for optional diskette drive, 16-in-1
Media Card Reader, or other 3.5" device
At A Glance
Choice of operating systems:
Genuine Windows XP Professional
Genuine Windows XP Home
SuSE Linux Personal 9.2 OEM (delivered on CDs with system, not pre-installed)
Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with HT Technology and Celeron D processors
Intel 915G Express chipset with Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900
DDR2 Synch DRAM PC2-3200 (DDR400) Memory
Integrated Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit PCI-E ethernet
Dual Channel Memory with 4 available color coded DIMM slots
Serial ATA Hard Drives
Support for PCI Express
SoundMax Digital AC97 Integrated Audio with internal speaker
Color coded cables for ease of use
Basic serviceability with tool-less covers and drives
Energy Star compliance with energy-saving features
Protected by HP Services, including a 3-1-1, standard warranty. Terms and conditions vary by country. Certain restrictions and
exclusions apply.
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1
The Hyper-Threading feature is a new technology designed to improve performance of multi-threaded software products; please
contact your software provider to determine software compatibility. Not all customers or software applications will benefit from the
use of Hyper-Threading technology. Visit http://www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading/ for more information.
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HP Compaq Business Desktop dx6120 Series
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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Slim Tower Microtower
Processor and Speed* –
One of the following
Intel Celeron D Processors (when they become available)
Intel Celeron D 331 Processor (2.66-GHz, 256K L2 cache,
533-MHz FSB)
X X
Intel Celeron D 351 Processor (3.2-GHz, 256K L2 cache,
533-MHz FSB)
X X
Intel Celeron D 356 Processor (3.3-GHz, 512K L2 cache,
533-MHz FSB)
X X
Intel Pentium 4 Processors with Hyper-Thread Technology
Intel Pentium 4 521 Processor (2.8-GHz, 1-MB L2 cache,
800-MHz FSB)
X X
Intel Pentium 4 524 Processor (3.06-GHz, 1-MB L2 cache,
800-MHz FSB)
X
Intel Pentium 4 541 Processor (3.26-GHz, 1-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB) X
Intel Pentium 4 620 Processor (2.8-GHz, 2-MB L2 cache,
800-MHz FSB)
X X
Intel Pentium 4 630 Processor (3.0-GHz, 2-MB L2 cache,
800-MHz FSB)
X X
Intel Pentium 4 640 Processor (3.2-GHz, 2-MB L2 cache,
800-MHz FSB)
X X
Intel Pentium 4 650 Processor (3.4-GHz, 2-MB L2 cache,
800-MHz FSB)
X X
Intel Pentium 4 660 Processor (3.6-GHz, 2-MB L2 cache,
800-MHz FSB)
X
Intel Pentium 4 670 Processor (3.8-GHz, 2-MB L2 cache,
800-MHz FSB)
X
*NOTE : Intel processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor numbers differentiate features
within each processor family, not across different processor families. Not all processors are available in
all regions or on all models.
Operating System
(one of the following)
Genuine Windows XP Professional SP2 X X
Genuine Windows XP Home with SP2 X X
SuSE Linux Personal 9.2 OEM (delivered on CDs with system, not pre-
installed)
X X
FreeDOS X X
Turbo Linux 10D (delivered on CDs with system, not pre-installed) –
China only
X X
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Hard Disk Drive –
One of the following
Serial ATA SMART III Hard Drives
40-GB SATA 1.5-Gb/s Hard Drive X X
80-GB SATA 1.5-Gb/s Hard Drive X X
160-GB SATA 1.5-Gb/s Hard Drive X X
250-GB Serial ATA 1.5-Gb/s Hard Drive (7200 rpm) X X
2nd hard drive, 40-GB SATA 1.5-Gb/s Hard Drive X X
2nd hard drive, 80-GB SATA 1.5-Gb/s Hard Drive X X
2nd hard drive, 160-GB SATA 1.5-Gb/s Hard Drive X X
2nd hard drive, 250-GB Serial ATA 1.5-Gb/s Hard Drive (7200 rpm) X X
Memory –
One of the following,
available in both
PC2-3200 (400 MHz) and
PC2-4200 (533 MHz)
256-MB DDR2 Synch DRAM Non ECC (2 x 128) X X
512-MB DDR2 Synch DRAM Non ECC (1 x 512) X X
512-MB DDR2 Synch DRAM Non ECC (2 x 256) X X
1-GB DDR2 Synch DRAM Non ECC (2 x 512) X X
1-GB DDR2 Synch DRAM Non ECC (1x 1GB) X X
2-GB DDR2 Synch DRAM Non ECC (4 x 512) X X
2-GB DDR2 Synch DRAM Non ECC (2x 1GB) X X
4-GB DDR2 Synch DRAM Non ECC (4x 1GB) X X
Storage –
One of the following
Diskette and Zip Drives
Optional 1.44-MB Floppy Diskette Drive X X
Zip 250 for 3.5" drive bay X N/A
Zip 250 for 5.25" drive bay N/A X
Media Reader
HP 16-in-1 Media Reader (PCI card supplies internal USB connection) X X
Optical Drives
48X CD-ROM Drive X X
52X CD-ROM Drive – APJ only X X
48X/32X/48X CD-RW Drive X X
48X/32X/48X/16X Combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive X X
16X/40X DVD-ROM Drive X X
16X/48X DVD-ROM Drive X X
16X DVD+/- RW Drive X X
16X DVD+/-RW DL Drive (LightScribe/Double Layer/Dual Format) X X
Keyboard –
One of the following
HP PS/2 Standard Keyboard X X
HP USB Standard Keyboard X X
HP USB Smartcard Keyboard X X
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Mouse –
One of the following
PS/2 2-Button Scroll Mouse X X
PS/2 2-Button Optical Scroll Mouse X X
USB 2-Button Optical Mouse X X
USB 2-Button Scroll Mouse X X
Modem Agere PCI 56K low profile International Softmodem X X
Audio Integrated ADI 1981B AC97 Audio with Internal Speaker X X
NIC Integrated Broadcom BCM 5782 NetXtreme Gigabit ethernet X X
Intel Pro 1000 MT Gigabit NIC full height PCI N/A X
Intel Pro 1000 MT Gigabit NIC low profile PCI X N/A
Graphics
(one of the following)
Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 graphics X X
DVI ADD2 adapter for Micro Tower (MT) chassis Normal Pinout N/A X
DVI ADD2 adapter Slim Tower (ST) chassis, Reversed Pinout X N/A
NVIDIA Quadro NVS 280 PCI 64-MB Dual Head (full height) N/A X
NVIDIA Quadro NVS 280 PCI 64-MB Dual Head (low profile) X N/A
ATI Radeon X300SE PCIExpress 128-MB DDR singlehead DVI with TV-out
and full height bracket
N/A X
ATI Radeon X300SE PCIExpress 128-MB DDR singlehead DVI with TV-out
and low profile bracket
X N/A
ATI Radeon X1300 256MB DDR LP PCIE DVI w/TV-out X X
Security Rear Port Control Cover X X
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Software Norton Antivirus 2005 with 60 day Live Update Subscription X X
Altiris Local Recovery back up software preloaded X X
Microsoft Office 2003 Professional X X
Microsoft Office 2003 Small Business Edition X X
Microsoft Office 2003 Personal X X
Microsoft Office 2003 Basic X X
Microsoft Works 8.5 X X
Microsoft Internet Explorer with Google Toolbar X X
WinDVD (with DVD-ROM, Combo, and DVD+/- RW drives) X X
WinDVD Creator (with DVD +/- RW Drives) X X
Roxio Easy CD & DVD Creator (with CD-RW, Combo, and DVD+/- RW
drives)
X X
Dantz Retrospect Backup Express (with CD-RW, Combo, and DVD+/- RW
drives)
X X
NOTE: For information about Intelligent Manageability visit: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/im .
NOTE: Microsoft Office XP Small Business and Microsoft Office Professional not available in all countries.
NOTE: Norton AntiVirus includes FREE 60 day live update subscription.
Miscellaneous HP FireWire / IEEE 1394 PCI Card (full height) N/A X
HP FireWire / IEEE 1394 PCI Card (low profile) X N/A
Tower stand X N/A
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Slim Tower Microtower
Operating System (Choice)
Genuine Windows XP
Professional SP2
X X
Genuine Windows XP Home
SP2
X X
Processor Intel Pentium 4 and Intel Celeron processors
CPU Bus Speed Supported 800-MHz or 533-MHz FSB, depending on processor
Standard L2 Cache 256 or 1024-KB
Chipset Intel 915G
Memory Expansion Slots 4 DIMMs 4 DIMMs
Memory Type Supported Non-ECC DDR Synch Dram (ECC not supported by Chipset)
Memory Speed Supported DDR2 Synch DRAM PC3200 (400MHz) non-ECC
Maximum Memory 4-GB
NOTE: With the 915G chipset, some addressable memory gets reserved for the system components
and for devices that are added to the system (such as PCIE graphics cards). This will reduce the total
addressable memory available for applications to less than 4GB, depending on the number and type
of devices that are added.
Network controller Integrated Broadcom BCM 5782 NetXtreme Gigabit ethernet for HP
Graphics Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900
Audio Integrated Digital Audio with SPDif 6-channel pass-through, Stereo Microphone, Active Noise
Cancellation and Yamaha XG Lite Softsynth support
Expandability
PCI slots 2 low-profile 2 full length, full height
PCI Express x16 slot 1 low profile (Reverse Pinout) 1 full height (Normal Pinout)
PCI Express x1 slot 1 low profile (2.5"), length (6.6") 1 full-height (4.2"), length (13.4")
AGP slot none none
Bays Total Bays = 3 Total Bays = 6
External Bays (1) full-length 5.25"
(1) full-length 3.5"
(2) full-length 5.25"
(2) full-length 3.5"
Internal Bays (1) internal hard drive bay
(2nd HDD bay via external 3.5" bay)
(2) 3.5 inch hard drive bays
Wireless Support PCI card or external USB
IDE 2 IDE connectors for opticals
Serial-ATA 2 serial-ATA connectors for SATA hard drives
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Ports
USB 2.0 8 (2 front, 6 rear)
Serial 1 standard
Parallel 1
PS/2 1 keyboard, 1 mouse
Video analog for integrated graphics
DVI output available via ADD2 Card, PCI-E x16, and PCI card
Support for Multi-Monitor available via ADD2 Card, PCI-E x16, and PCI card
Audio Front – mic and headphone
Rear – line in, line out, mic input
NIC Integrated Broadcom Gigabit
Dimensions
Chassis Dimensions (H x W x D)
cenitmeters
33.78 x 10.03 x 37.85 36.6 x 17.5 x 42
Chassis Dimensions (H x W x D)
inches
13.3 x 3.95 x 14.9 14.4 x 6.88 x 16.55
System weight 20.0 lb (9.07 kg) 24.0 lb (10.89 kg)
System volume 782.7 sq. in. (12.8 liters) 1640 sq. in. (27.0 liters)
Shipping weight 30 lb (13.61 kg) 34 lb (15.42 kg)
Shipping Box Size 20.00 x 18.75 x 12.63 in (50.8 x 47.63 x 32.08 cm) 22.25 x 19.63 x 15.13 in (56.52 x 49.86 x 38.43
cm)
Power Supply 240-watt active PFC 300-watt passive PFC
(user selectable 115V/230V)
Hard Drive Interfaces Supported 2 Serial ATA interfaces 2 Serial ATA interfaces
Hard Drive Controller (PCI)
Supported
Serial ATA Serial ATA
Optical/Removable Storage
Interface Supported
1 Ultra ATA/100 interface
(supporting 2 devices)
1 Ultra ATA/100 interface
(supporting 2 devices)
Optical/Removable Controller
(PCI) Supported
Ultra ATA/100 Ultra ATA/100
Preinstalled Software
Computer Setup Utility X X
Diagnostics for Windows X X
Microsoft Internet Explorer X X
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ST M Part Number
Communications Wireless LAN
HP BT450 USB Bluetooth Wireless Printer and PC Adapter X X IPQ639A
HP Wireless A+G PCI Adapter (WW except North America) X X PZ928AA
NICs
Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet PCI Adapter X X DC194A
Intel Pro/1000 MT Gigabit Ethernet PCI Adapter (full height only) -- X DC193A
Intel Pro/1000 MT Gigabit Ethernet PCI Adapter (low profile only) X -- DC193B
Intel PRO/1000 GT Gigabit PCI (full height only) -- X AG393AA
Modem
Agere PCI 56K International SoftModem X X EK694AA
Graphics Single-head solutions
DVI-D ADD2 adapter, normal pinout -- X DY674A
DVI-D ADD2 adapter, reverse pinout X -- DY673A
ATI RADEON X300SE PCIExpress 128-MB DDR singlehead DVI
with TV out
X X DY596A
ATI RADEON X1300 256-MB DDR PCIE DVI with TV out X X AG392AA
Multi-head solutions
Dual DVI Y-cable for DY599A or DY650A X X DC194A
Hard Drives Serial ATA SMART III Hard Drives
40-GB SATA 1.5-Gb/s Hard Drive X X PB371A
80-GB SATA 1.5-Gb/s Hard Drive X X DE705A
160-GB SATA 1.5-Gb/s Hard Drive X X DE706A
Input/Output Devices Keyboards
HP PS/2 Standard Keyboard X X DT527A
HP USB Standard Keyboard X X DT528A
HP USB Smartcard Keyboard X X ED707AA
Pointing Devices
HP Bluetooth Optical Mouse (included in DT532A) X X PA720A
HP PS/2 2-Button Scroll Mouse (Carbonite) X X DD440B
HP PS/2 2-Button Optical Scroll Mouse X X EY703AA
HP USB 2-Button Scroll Mouse (Carbonite) X X DD441B
HP USB 2-Button Optical Scroll Mouse (Carbonite/Silver) X X DC172B
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Memory (DIMMs) PC2-3200 (DDR2-400) DIMMs Non-ECC
256MB PC2-3200 (DDR2 400MHz) DIMM X X PR661A
512MB PC2-3200 (DDR2 400MHz) DIMM X X PR662A
1GB PC2-3200 (DDR2 400MHz) DIMM X X PR663A
2GB PC2-3200 (DDR2 400MHz) DIMM X X PR664A
PC2-4200 (DDR2-533) DIMMs Non-ECC
256MB PC2-4200 (DDR2 533MHz) DIMM X X PV558AA
512MB PC2-4200 (DDR2 533MHz) DIMM X X PV560AA
1GB PC2-4200 (DDR2 533MHz) DIMM X X PV557AA
2GB PC2-4200 (DDR2 533MHz) DIMM X X PV559AA
Monitors CRTs
HP s7540 17" (16.0" vis) CRT Monitor PF997AA#XXX
HP v7650 17" (16.0" vis) Flat-face CRT Monitor PF996AA#XXX
TFTs
HP L1506 15" TFT Flat Panel Monitor – Analog only PX848AA#XXX
HP L1706 17" TFT Flat Panel Monitor – Analog only PX849AA#XXX
HP L1740 17" TFT Flat Panel Display – Analog/Digital PL766AA#XXX
HP L1755 17" TFT Flat Panel Display – Analog/Digital PL777AA#XXX
HP L1906 19" TFT Flat Panel Display – Analog only PX850AA#XXX
HP L1940T 19" TFT Flat Panel Display – Analog/Digital EM869AA#XXX
HP L1955 19" TFT Flat Panel Display – Analog/Digital PD974AA#XXX
HP L2065 20" TFT Flat Panel Display – Analog/Digital EF227A4#XXX
HP LP2465 24" TFT Widescreen Flat Panel Display – Analog/Digital EF224A4#XXX
GSA Monitors
HP L717g 17" GSA Flat Panel Monitor EE191AA#XXX
HP L919g 19" GSA Flat Panel Monitor EE192AA#XXX
Options
HP Flat Panel Speaker Bar EE418AA
HP CRT Monitor Multimedia Base PM552AA
Multimedia Harman/Kardon Satellite speaker pair (EMEA only) X X DL983A
JBL Platinum Series Speakers – Carbonite X X DE893B
HP Desktop Access Center X X DK985A
Logitech Axis202 PC Headset (analog, no mute) X X DE640A
HP 16-in-1 Media Card Reader with PCI Card X X EM718AA
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Optical Drives DVD-ROM Drive
16X/40X DVD-ROM Drive X X DC151B
16X/48X DVD-ROM Drive X X PR596A
CD-ROM Drive
48X Max CD-ROM Drive X X DC143B
CD-RW Drive
48X/32X/48X CD-RW Drive X X DL975B
Combo Drive
48X/32X Combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW Drive X X DL976B
DVD+R/+RW Drive
16X DVD+/- RW Drive X X PN417A
16X DVD+/-RW LightScribe Drive (Double Layer/Dual Format) X X PR595A
Removable Storage Drive Key Options
256-MB HP Drive Key II (USB 2.0) X X PH657A
512-MB HP Drive Key II (USB 2.0) X X ED516AA
1-GB HP Drive Key II (USB 2.0) X X AG382AA
Diskette and Digital Drives
1.44-MB USB Diskette Drive – External (Carbonite) X X DC141B
1.44-MB Internal Diskette Drive X X DS710B
Zip Drives and Media
Zip 250 Drive (Carbonite) X X DC140B
Zip 750 Drive (Carbonite) X X DC518B
Security Security cable with Kensington lock X X DC368A
Chassis clamp lock, universal, no cable X X DE817A
HP Business PC Security Lock Kit X X EV265AA
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Software HP Client Foundation Suite
Includes:
HP Client Manager
HP Systems Insight Manager Connector
Altiris Local Recovery Pro
Altiris Migration Suite
X X EF117AA
(use EF118AA
for 1000+
licenses)
HP Client Premium Suite
Includes:
HP Client Manager
HP Systems Insight Manager Connector
Altiris Local Recovery Pro
Altiris Migration Suite
Altiris Connector Solution
Altiris Client Management Suite Level 1
HP OpenView Connector
X X EF119AA
(use EF120AA
for 1000+
licenses)
Miscellaneous
Accessories
HP FireWire / IEEE 1394 PCI Card X X PA997A
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915G Express chipset
DDR SYNCH DRAM NON-ECC MEMORY
It is not necessary to add memory in pairs. Memory upgrades are accomplished by adding single or multiple DIMMs of the same or
varied sizes. This chart does not represent all possible memory configurations. The Intel 915G Express chipset supports PC2-3200
(DDR2 400-MHz) non-ECC and DDR2 PC4200 (533-MHz) non-ECC memory.
For best performance, add in pairs, add in same channel, and do not mix speeds. For dual-channel performance, the total amount of
memory in each channel should be equal. If speeds are mixed, speed will default to the slowest DIMM.
MAXIMUM MEMORY (SLIM TOWER AND MICROTOWER)
Supports up to 4-GB of DDR2 SYNCH DRAM. Above 3-GB, all memory may not be available due to system resource requirements. Not all
memory configurations possible are represented below.
DIMM Size Slot
Channel A Channel B
1234
128-MB 128-MB
256-MB (dual-channel) 128-MB 128-MB
512-MB 512-MB
512-MB (dual-channel) 256-MB 256-MB
1-GB 1-GB
1-GB (dual-channel) 512-MB 512-MB
2-GB (dual channel) 1-GB 1-GB
2-GB (dual-channel) 512-MB 512-MB 512-MB 512-MB
4-GB maximum
(dual-channel)
1-GB 1-GB 1-GB 1-GB
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Slim Tower Microtower
Quantity Supported Position Supported Controller
Slim Tower
Diskette Drive 1 2 Diskette
5.25" Storage Bays 1 1 IDE
3.5" Storage Bay 1 3 IDE
Microtower
Diskette Drive 1 3 Diskette
5.25" Storage Bays 1 1, 2 IDE
3.5" Storage Bay 1 4, 5, 6 IDE
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Base Unit Contents Slim Tower Microtower
Coprocessor Integrated
L2 Cache Architecture/Speed Full core clock speed
Cache Upgradeable Not upgradeable – Integrated into Processor
System board with Intel 915
Express Chipset with Integrated
graphics
X
Cables ATA Cable
Quick Setup Poster X
Product Documentation on CD X
Operating System CD X
Restore CD X
Power Cord X
Keyboard X (PS/2)
Mouse X (PS/2)
Memory Parity Not Needed for non-ECC
ECC Memory Not Supported by chipset
Serial Presence Detect Support Supported
Hard Drive Interfaces Supported 2 Serial ATA interfaces 2 Serial ATA interfaces
Hard Drive Controller (PCI)
Supported
Serial ATA
Optical/Removable Storage
Interface Supported
1 Ultra ATA/100 interface (supporting 2 devices)
Optical/Removable Controller
(PCI) Supported
Ultra ATA/100
System Board Slim Tower Microtower
Architecture P4/PCI/PCI Express
Chipset Intel 915G Chipset
I/O Controller LPC47B397
System Board Form Factor Custom µATX
Processor Socket - 775 Pin ZIF X
DIMM Connectors (2.5V) 4
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator
900 integrated
X
PCI Connector 2 low profile 2 full height, full length
PCI Express x16 1 (Reversed Pinout) 1 (Normal Pinout)
PCI Express x1 1
Flash ROM X
Audio (AC97 Integrated Audio) X
CD ROM IN (Audio) X
AUX IN (Audio) X
Clear CMOS Button X
CPU Fan Header X
Chassis Fan Header X
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Chassis Speaker Header X
CMOS Battery Holder – Lithium X
Integrated Broadcom NetXtreme
Gigabit ethernet for HP
X
Wake-On-Lan® X
ASF 2.0 (Alert Standard Format) X
Power Supply Header X
Power Switch, Power LED
& Hard Drive LED Header
X
Password Clear Header X
Chassis Slim Tower Microtower
Color Carbonite/Silver
System Board Form Factors
Supported
Custom Standard µATX
Cooling Solutions Supported X
Power Supply Fan (Variable
Speed)
X
Processor Fan-Heatsink (Variable
Speed)
X
Chassis Fan X
Internal Speaker X
Security Locks Supported Kensington Cable Lock Provision (Lock not included)
Hood Cover Security Loop (Lock not included)
Security Loop hole diameter 0.236 inches
Unit Environment and
Operating Conditions
Slim Tower Microtower
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 10.2 cm (4 in) 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 Operating: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)*
Non-operating: -22° to 140° F( -30° to 60° C)
Relative Humidity Operating: 10% to 90% (non-condensing at ambient)
Non-operating: 5% to 95% (non-condensing at ambient)
Maximum Altitude
(unpressurized)
Operating: 10,000 ft (3048 m)
Non-operating: 30,000 ft (9144 m)
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*NOTE: Operating temperature is de-rated 1.0 deg C per 300 m (1000 ft) to 3000 m (10,000 ft) 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 Supply Slim Tower Microtower
Power Supply 240 Watt Power Supply – active PFC 300 Watt Power Supply – passive PFC
(115v/230v line switch)
Maximum Rated Power 240 Watt 300 Watt
Full Ranging Input (No Line Select
Switch)
-- --
Active Power Factor Correction
(APFC) (Input Current is nearly
1/2 a non-APFC PS)
X --
Passive Power Factor Correction
(PFC)
-- X
Operating Voltage Range 90 – 264 VAC 90 – 132/180 – 264 VAC
Rated Voltage Range 100 – 240 VAC 100 – 127/200 – 240 VAC
Rated Line Frequency 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz
Operating Line Frequency Range 47 – 63 Hz 47 – 63 Hz
Rated Input Current 5A/2.5A 6A/3A
Heat Dissipation Typical 341 btu/hr (86 kg-cal/hr)
Maximum 1170 btu/hr (295 kg-cal/hr)
Typical 341 btu/hr (86 kg-cal/hr)
Maximum 1575 btu/hr (397 kg-cal/hr
Power Supply Fan 80mm variable speed 80mm variable speed
Energy Star Compliant X X
Blue Angel Compliant (<5w in S5-
- Power Off)
X X
FEMP Standby Power Compliant
(<2W in S5 - Power Off)
NOTE: User must disable the "S5
Wake on LAN" in the F10 setup
(default is enabled).
X X
Power Consumption in ES Mode -
Suspend to RAM (S3) (Instantly
Available PC)
2.5W to 3W 2.5W to 3W
Processor/Cache Memory Power
-Down (S3)
< 3W < 3W
Environmental and Mechanical
Engineering Support Center
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ROM Features Description Slim Tower Microtower
Instantly Available PC
(Suspend to RAM – S3)
Allows for very low power consumption with quick resume time X X
ROM Based F10 Setup Review and customize BIOS settings X X
Remote System
Installation via F12 (PXE)
(Remote Boot from Server)
Allows a new or existing system to boot over the network and download
software, including the operating system
X X
System/Emergency ROM
Flash Recovery with Video
Recovers corrupted system BIOS X X
BIOS Smart Card Support BIOS preboot smart card authentication (passwords) via USB CCID compliant
smart card readers
X X
Auto Setup when New
Hardware Installed
System automatically detects addition of new hardware X X
Serial, Parallel, USB, Audio,
Network, Enable/Disable
Port Control
Enable or disables serial, parallel, USB, audio, and network ports X X
Removable Media Write/
Boot Control
Prevents ability to boot from removable media on supported devices (and
can disable writes to media)
X X
Network Server Mode Allows for secured keyboard-less operation X X
Power-On Password Prevents an unauthorized person from booting up the computer X X
Setup Password Prevents an unauthorized person from changing the system configuration X X
Replicated Setup Saves BIOS settings to diskette or USB disk-on-key in human readable file.
Repset.exe utility can then replicate these settings on machines being
deployed without entering ROM-based F10 setup
X X
Master Boot Record
Security
Detects changes to MBR and optional restoration, useful in protecting from
viruses
X X
Remote ROM Flash Provides secure, fail-safe ROM image management from a central network
console
X X
Remote Wakeup System administrators can power on, restart, and power off a client
computer from a remote location.
Enables cost-effective power consumption when the administrator
needs to distribute software, perform security management, or
update the ROM
X X
ACPI (Advanced
Configuration and Power
Management Interface)
Allows the system to wake from a low power mode
Controls system power consumption, making it possible to place
individual cards and peripherals in a low-power or powered-off state
without affecting other elements of the system
X X
Keyboard-less Operation The system can be operated without a keyboard X X
SMBIOS System Management BIOS, previously known as DMI BIOS, for system
management information
X X
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