HP dx7300 - Microtower PC Installation guide

HP recommends
Windows Vista
®
Business
Slim Tower
1. 240-watt Active Power Factor Correction (PFC) power supply,
3.5" internal bay
5. (1) 3.5" external bay for optional HP 16-in-1 Media Card
Reader, diskette drive, or other 3.5" device, (1) 5.25" external
bay for optional optical drive, or other 5.25" device (bay tilts up
for device removal and insertion)
2. (1) low profile PCI Express x1 slot, (1) low profile PCI Express
x16 slot standard*
6. Front I/O: (2) USB 2.0, headphone and microphone
3. Rear I/O: (6) USB 2.0, (1) standard serial port, (1) optional serial
port, (1) parallel port, (2) PS/2, (1) RJ-45, (1) VGA, (1) optional
DVI graphics port (available via DVI ADD2 adapter), audio in/out
7. 2-Button Scroll Mouse (PS/2) or Optical Scroll Mouse (PS/2 or
USB)
8. HP Standard Keyboard (PS/2 or USB) or HP USB Smartcard
Keyboard
4. (2) low profile PCI slots, (1) low profile PCI Express x1 slot, (1)
low profile PCI Express x16 slot; (2) full-height PCI slots
optional (require PCI riser card)
9. Monitor (sold separately)
*NOTE : With PCI riser card option, PCI Express x1 and x16 slots are inaccessible.
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Microtower
1. Monitor (sold separately) 6. (2) 5.25" external bays and (2) 3.5" internal bays
2. 2-Button Scroll Mouse (PS/2) or Optical Scroll Mouse (PS/2 or
USB)
7. (2) full-height PCI slots, (1) full-height PCI Express x1 slot,
(1) full-height PCI Express x16 slot
3. HP Standard Keyboard (PS/2 or USB) or HP USB Smartcard
Keyboard
8. Rear I/O: (6) USB 2.0, (1) standard serial port, (1) optional serial
port, (1) parallel port, (2) PS/2, (1) RJ-45, (1) VGA, audio in/out,
mic in
4. Front I/O: (2) USB 2.0, headphone and microphone 9. 365-watt Active Power Factor Correction (PFC) power supply
5. (2) 3.5" external bays for optional HP 16-in-1 Media Card
Reader, diskette drive, or other 3.5" device
At A Glance
Designed for customers desiring the latest Intel technology and maximum upgradeability
Created using industry leading Design for Environment standards. Upgradeable, recyclable and energy efficient.
Intel® Q965 Express chipset and Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 integrated graphics
Intel Core™ 2 Duo Processors, Intel Pentium D Processors, Intel Pentium 4 Processors, Intel Celeron D Processors
Value-added software on select models
HP Software Agent
Altiris Deployment Solution Agent
Symantec AntiVirus 10.0 with 60 day Live Update Subscription
HP Insight Diagnostics software
Microsoft Office 2007
Value-added software available for free download from the Web ( http://www.hp.com/go/easydeploy )
HP Client Configuration Manager, Basic Edition
HP Client Manager for Altiris
Altiris Out-of-Band Management Solution
HP SoftPaq Download Manager
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HP System Software Manager
HP Client Catalog for Microsoft SMS
Verdiem Surveyor remote power management agent
HP BIOS for better security, manageability and software image stability
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 ranging from 90-0-0 to 3-3-3 (terms and conditions vary by country;
certain restrictions and exclusions apply)
Security
Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) 1 configurations to protect data against hardware failures
HP Backup and Recovery Manager to protect data against software corruption or incompatibilities due to patching or
upgrades
Tool-less serviceability features for easier upgrades and repairs
Choice of professional chassis form factors to accommodate the desired mix between expandability and size
NOTE: All models and features may not be available in all countries.
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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 Home Basic 32*
Genuine Windows XP Professional SP2
Genuine Windows XP Home SP2
FreeDOS
Supported Genuine Windows 2000
* Certain Windows Vista product features require advanced or additional hardware. See
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/hardwarereqs.mspx and
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx for details. Windows Vista Upgrade
Advisor can help you determine which features of Windows Vista will run on your computer. To download
the tool, visit http://www.windowsvista.com/upgradeadvisor .
NOTE: Drivers for Windows Vista are continually being made available for download from
http://www.hp.com .
Value-added Software (on
select models; not included
with FreeDOS)
Altiris Deployment Solution Agent Microsoft Office 2007 Basic
HP Software Agent Microsoft Office 2007 Personal
HP Insight Diagnostics (on documentation CD) Microsoft Office 2007 Professional
Computer Setup Utility Microsoft Office 2007 Small Business
HP Backup and Recovery Manager Microsoft Works 8.5
Symantec AntiVirus 10.0 with 60 day Live Update
Subscription
Microsoft Internet Explorer with Google Toolbar
PDF Complete Adobe Acrobat Reader
Value-added Software
(available for free
download from the Web
http://www.hp.com/go/
easydeploy )
HP Client Configuration Manager, Basic Edition HP Systems Software Manager
HP Client Manager for Altiris HP Client Catalog for Microsoft SMS
Altiris Out-of-Band Management Solution Verdiem Surveyor agent
HP SoftPaq Download Manager
Value-added Services and
Features
HP Stable Platform Program Factory Express Deployment and Lifecycle Services
Business-to-Business Portals Tool-less Serviceability
HP Global Series Services
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Service and Support On-site Warranty and Service
Note 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
Note 2
and includes free
telephone support
Note 3
24 x 7. Global coverage
Note 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.
NOTE 1: Terms and conditions may vary by country. Certain restrictions and exclusions apply.
NOTE 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.
NOTE 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.
Slim Tower Microtower
Chassis Dimensions
(H x W x D)
3.95 x 13.3 x 14.9 in
(10.03 x 33.78 x 37.85 cm)
14.4 x 6.88 x 16.55 in
(36.6 x 17.5 x 42 cm)
System weight* 17.18 lb (8.85 kg) 23.22 lb (10.89 kg)
System volume 782.7 sq. in. (12.8 liters) 1640 sq. in. (27.0 liters)
Shipping weight* 25.10 lb (11.39 kg) 31.86 lb (14.45 kg)
Shipping box dimensions
(H x W x D)
12.63 x 18.75 x 20 in
(32.08 x 47.63 x 50.8 cm)
22.25 x 19.63 x 15.13 in
(56.52 x 49.86 x 38.43 cm)
* Configured with 1 hard drive, 1 optical drive, no diskette drive, and no PCI card.
Power Supply 240W power supply – Active PFC 365W power supply – Active PFC
Ports
USB 2.0 8 (2 front, 6 rear) 8 (2 front, 6 rear)
Serial 1 standard with 2nd optional 1 standard with 2nd optional
Parallel 1 1
PS/2 1 keyboard, 1 mouse
Video analog for integrated graphics
DVI output available via ADD2 card, PCI-E x16 card, or PCI card
Support for Multi-Monitor available via ADD2 card, PCI-E x16 card, or PCI card
Audio Front – mic and headphone
Rear – line in, line out
Front – mic and headphone
Rear – line in, line out, mic in
NIC (RJ-45) Integrated Intel 82566DM Gigabit Network Connection Ethernet
ST MT
Chipset Intel Q965 Express chipset X X
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Processor and Speed*
One of the following
Intel Celeron D Processors:
Intel Celeron D 331 Processor (2.66-GHz, 256K L2 cache, 533-MHz FSB) X X
Intel Celeron D 347 Processor (3.06-GHz, 512K L2 cache, 533-MHz FSB) X X
Intel Celeron D 352 Processor (3.20-GHz, 512K L2 cache, 533-MHz FSB) X X
Intel Celeron D 356 HE Processor (3.33-GHz, 512K L2 cache, 533-MHz FSB) X
Intel Celeron D 360 Processor (3.46-GHz, 512K L2 cache, 533-MHz FSB) X X
Intel Pentium 4 Processors with Hyper Threading Technology:
Intel Pentium 4 531 Processor (3.0-GHz, 1-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB) X X
Intel Pentium 4 541 Processor (3.2-GHz, 1-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB) X X
Intel Pentium 4 631 Processor (3.0-GHz, 2-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB) X X
Intel Pentium 4 641 Processor (3.2-GHz, 2-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB) X X
Intel Pentium 4 651 Processor (3.4-GHz, 2-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB) X X
Intel Pentium 4 661 Processor (3.6-GHz, 2-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB) X X
Intel Pentium D Processors:
Intel Pentium D 915 Processor (2.8-GHz, 2x1MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB X X
Intel Pentium D 925 Processor (3.0-GHz, 2x2MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB) X X
Intel Pentium D 935 Processor (3.2-GHz, 2x2MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB) X X
Intel Pentium D 945 Processor (3.4-GHz, 2x2MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB) X X
Intel Core 2 Duo Processors:
Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 Processor (1.80-GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB) X X
Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Processor (1.86-GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 1066-MHz FSB) X X
Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 Processor (1.86-GHz, 4 MB L2 cache, 1066-MHz FSB) X X
Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 Processor (2.13-GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 1066-MHz FSB) X X
Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 Processor (2.13-GHz, 4 MB L2 cache, 1066-MHz FSB) X X
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Processor (2.40-GHz, 4 MB L2 cache, 1066-MHz FSB) X X
Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 Processor (2.66-GHz, 4 MB L2 cache, 1066-MHz FSB) X X
* Intel processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor numbers differentiate features within each processor family,
not across different processor families.
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Memory DDR2 SYNCH DRAM NON-ECC MEMORY
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 Q965 Express chipsets support
non-ECC DDR2 PC2-5300 (667-MHz) and PC2-6400 (800-MHz) memory.
CAUTION : You must shut down the computer and disconnect the power cord before adding or removing
memory modules. Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always supplied to the memory modules
as long as the computer is plugged in to an active AC outlet. Adding or removing memory modules while
voltage is present may cause irreparable damage to the memory modules or system board.
HP recommends dual-channel symmetric configurations for maximum performance.
For best performance, add the same amount of total memory to each channel and do not mix speeds. For
dual-channel symmetric performance, the total amount of memory in each channel must be equal. If
speeds are mixed, speed will default to the slowest DIMM.
Slim Tower and Microtower
Maximum Memory* Supports up to 4-GB of DDR2 SYNCH DRAM. Slot 1 is black and must always be populated. Not all memory
configurations possible are represented below.
NOTE: Above 3-GB, all memory may not be available due to system resource requirements.
DIMM Size Slot
Channel A Channel B
1 (black) 2 (white) 3 (white) 4 (white)
512-MB 512-MB
512-MB (dual-channel
symmetric)
256-MB 256-MB
1-GB 1-GB
1-GB (dual-channel
symmetric)
512-MB 512-MB
1-GB (dual-channel
symmetric)
256-MB 256-MB 512-MB
2-GB (dual-channel
symmetric)
1-GB 512-MB 512-MB
2-GB (dual-channel
symmetric)
512-MB 512-MB 512-MB 512-MB
4-GB maximum
(dual-channel symmetric)
1-GB 1-GB 1-GB 1-GB
*NOTE: The Intel Q965 Express chipset includes a built-in Management Engine (ME), which allocates memory for manageability
functions. Management Engine memory is shared with system memory. If the PC contains a single DIMM, 8 MB of memory is pre-
allocated for it at system startup. If the PC contains two DIMMs, 16 MB of memory is pre-allocated. This memory is not made available
to the operating system, just as pre-allocated video memory is not available.
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ST MT
Memory Configurations
One of the following
512-MB DDR2 Synch Dram PC2-6400 (800-MHz) Non ECC (1 x 512) X X
512-MB DDR2 Synch Dram PC2-6400 (800-MHz) Non ECC (2 x 256) X X
1-GB DDR2 Synch Dram PC2-6400 (800-MHz) Non ECC (1 x 1GB) X X
1-GB DDR2 Synch Dram PC2-6400 (800-MHz) Non ECC (2 x 512) X X
2-GB DDR2 Synch Dram PC2-6400 (800-MHz) Non ECC (2 x 1GB) X X
2-GB DDR2 Synch Dram PC2-6400 (800-MHz) Non ECC (4 x 512) X X
3-GB DDR2 Synch Dram PC2-6400 (800-MHz) Non ECC (3 x 1GB) X X
4-GB DDR2 Synch Dram PC2-6400 (800-MHz) Non ECC (4 x 1GB) X X
512-MB DDR2 Synch Dram PC2-5300 (667-MHz) Non ECC (1 x 512) X X
512-MB DDR2 Synch Dram PC2-5300 (667-MHz) Non ECC (2 x 256) X X
1-GB DDR2 Synch Dram PC2-5300 (667-MHz) Non ECC (1 x 1GB) X X
1-GB DDR2 Synch Dram PC2-5300 (667-MHz) Non ECC (2 x 512) X X
2-GB DDR2 Synch Dram PC2-5300 (667-MHz) Non ECC (2 x 1GB) X X
2-GB DDR2 Synch Dram PC2-5300 (667-MHz) Non ECC (4 x 512) X X
3-GB DDR2 Synch Dram PC2-5300 (667-MHz) Non ECC (3 x 1GB) X X
4-GB DDR2 Synch Dram PC2-5300 (667-MHz) Non ECC (4 x 1GB) X X
Expandability ST MT
PCI slots 2 low-profile (2.5"), length (6.6") standard;
2 full-height (4.2"), length (6.875") via optional riser
card.
NOTE: With riser card option, PCIe x1 and PCIe x16
slots are not accessible.
2 full-height (4.2"), length (13.4") standard
Max power per slot 25W 25W
PCI Express x16 slot 1 low-profile (2.5"), length (6.6") 1 full-height (4.2"), length (10.5")
Max power per slot 25W 75W
PCI Express x1 slot 1 low profile (2.5"), length (6.6") 1 full-height (4.2"), length (13.4")
Max power per slot 10W 10W
External Bays 2 4
3.5" 1 1
5.25" 1 (length 8.189") 3 (2 – length 8.189", 1 – length 5.71")
Internal 3.5" HDD Bays 1 2
Hard Drive Controller (PCI)
Supported
Serial ATA (support for SATA 1.5-Gb/s and 3.0-Gb/s
hard drives)
Serial ATA (support for SATA 1.5-Gb/s and 3.0-Gb/s
hard drives)
Hard Drive Interfaces
Supported
3 Serial ATA interfaces 4 Serial ATA interfaces
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Slim Tower Microtower
Storage – Drive Support
ST MT
Diskette Drive
or PCI Media
Card Reader
(optional)
Storage Drive
Bay
3.5" Serial
ATA Hard
Drives
Diskette Drive PCI Media
Card Reader
(optional)
Storage Drive
Bay
3.5" Serial
ATA Hard
Drives
Quantity Supported 1121122
Position Supported
, , , , , ,
Controller
Diskette
Controller or
USB header on
PCI card
SATA SATA Diskette
Controller
USB header on
PCI card
SATA SATA
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Hard Drive
One or two of the following
80-GB SATA 3.0-Gb/s Hard Drive (8MB Cache, 7200 rpm) X X
160-GB SATA 3.0-Gb/s Hard Drive (8MB Cache, 7200 rpm) X X
250-GB SATA 3.0-Gb/s Hard Drive (8MB Cache, 7200 rpm) X X
RAID 80-GB SATA 3.0-Gb/s Hard Drive (7200 rpm) X X
RAID 160-GB SATA 3.0-Gb/s Hard Drive (7200 rpm) X X
RAID 250-GB SATA 3.0-Gb/s Hard Drive (7200 rpm) X X
2nd hard drive, 80-GB SATA 3.0-Gb/s Hard Drive (8MB Cache, 7200 rpm) X X
2nd hard drive, 160-GB SATA 3.0-Gb/s Hard Drive (8MB Cache, 7200 rpm) X X
2nd hard drive, 250-GB SATA 3.0-Gb/s Hard Drive (8MB Cache, 7200 rpm) X X
Removable Storage –
One or more of the
following depending on
form factor (see Storage –
Drive Support section
above)
1.44-MB Diskette Drive X X
Optical Drives
SATA CD-ROM Drive X X
SATA Combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive X X
SATA DVD-ROM Drive X X
SATA DVD+/-RW (DL/DF) LightScribe Drive X X
SATA DVD+/-RW (DL/DF) SuperMulti LightScribe Drive X X
Media Card Reader – One
of the following
HP 16-in-1 3.5" Media Card Reader w/ PCI card X
Security Drive Lock X X
Serial, Parallel, USB Enable/Disable (via BIOS) X X
Removable Media Write/Boot Control X X
Power-On Password (via BIOS) X X
Setup Password (via BIOS) X X
Solenoid Hood Lock / Sensor X X
NIC Intel 82566DM Gigabit Network Connection (integrated on system board) X X
Intel PRO/1000 PT PCIe Gigabit NIC (full height bracket) X
Intel PRO/1000 PT PCIe Gigabit NIC (low profile bracket) X
Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit PCIe NIC (full height bracket) X
Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit PCIe NIC (low profile bracket) X
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Wireless Wireless A+G PCI Card (full height bracket) X* X
Wireless A+G PCI Card (low profile bracket) X
NOTE: *Requires optional PCI riser card.
Modem Agere 2006 PCI 56K International SoftModem (full height) X* X
Agere 2006 PCI 56K International SoftModem (low profile) X X
NOTE: *Requires optional PCI riser card.
Graphics Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 X X
DVI ADD2 SDVO single head low profile Graphics Adapter (PCIe x16) X
DVI ADD2 SDVO single head full-height Graphics Adapter (PCIe x16) X
ATI Radeon X1300 (256MB SH) low profile PCIe Card, DVI w/TV X
ATI Radeon X1300 (256MB SH) full-height PCIe Card, DVI w/TV X
ATI Radeon X1300 Pro (256MB DH) low profile PCIe Graphics Card X
ATI Radeon X1300 Pro (256MB DH) full-height PCIe Graphics Card X
ATI Radeon X1600XT (256MB DH) full-height PCIe Card, DVI w/TV-out X
NVIDIA Quadro NVS 280 64-MB PCI dual head VGA Card X* X*
NVIDIA Quadro NVS 285 (128MB DH) PCIe x16 VGA Card X* X*
NOTE: * NVIDIA Quadro NVS 285 and NVS 280 graphics cards can be
combined to provide support for four monitors.
Audio Integrated High Definition audio with Realtek 4-channel ALC262 codec (all ports are
stereo)
X X
Microphone and Headphone front ports X X
Microphone rear port* X
Line-out and Line-In rear ports* X X
Multistreaming capable* X X
Internal Speaker X X
* Rear audio ports are re-taskable as Line-in, Line-out, or Microphone-in. External speakers must be
powered externally. Multistreaming can be enabled in the Realtek control panel to allow independent
audio streams to be sent to/from the front and rear jacks. This allows for different audio applications to
use separate audio ports on the system. For example, the front jacks could be used with a headset for a
communications application while the rear jacks are being used with external speakers and a multimedia
application.
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Input Devices Keyboard – One of the following
HP PS/2 Standard Keyboard X X
HP USB BG1650 Keyboard X X
HP USB Standard Keyboard X X
HP USB Smartcard Keyboard X X
Mouse – One of the following
HP PS/2 2-Button Scroll Mouse X X
HP PS/2 2-Button Optical Scroll Mouse X X
HP USB 2-Button Optical Scroll Mouse X X
Miscellaneous HP FireWire / IEEE 1394 PCI Card (full height) X* X
HP FireWire / IEEE 1394 PCI Card (low profile) X
2nd serial port adapter (full height) X
2nd serial port adapter (low profile) X
Tower stand X
NOTE: *Requires optional PCI riser card.
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ST MT After-Market
Options Part
Number
Communications Wireless
HP Wireless A+G PCI Card (North America only) X X EA118AA
HP Wireless A+G PCI Card (WW except North America) X X PZ928AA
HP BT450 USB Bluetooth Wireless Printer and PC Adapter X X IPQ639A
NICs
Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet PCIe NIC Card X X EA833AA
Intel/PRO 1000 PT PCIe Gigabit NIC Card X X EH352AA
Modem
Agere 2006 PCI 56K International Modem X X EK694AA
Graphics Single head solutions
Intel DVI ADD2 Graphics Adapter (PCIe x16) X X DY674A
ATI Radeon X1300 (256MB SH) PCIe Graphics Card X X AG392AA
Multi head solutions
ATI Radeon X1300 Pro (256MB DH) PCIe Graphics Card X X AH050AA
NVIDIA Quadro NVS 280 PCI Graphics Card (DMS59 DVI Dual-head
Connector Cable)
X X DY599A
NVIDIA Quadro NVS 285 (128MB DH) PCIe x16 VGA Card X X RD069AA
HP DMS59 DVI Dual-head Connector Cable (for NVIDIA Quadro NVS
280 PCI Graphics)
X X DL139A
Hard Drives Serial ATA Hard Drives
HP 80-GB SATA 3.0-Gb/s Hard Drive X X PY276AA
HP 160-GB SATA 3.0-Gb/s Hard Drive X X PY277AA
HP 250-GB SATA 3.0-Gb/s Hard Drive X X PY278AA
Input/Output Devices Keyboards
HP PS/2 Standard Keyboard X X DT527A
HP USB Standard Keyboard X X DT528A
Pointing Devices
HP PS/2 2-Button Scroll Mouse X X DD440B
HP PS/2 2-Button Optical Scroll Mouse X X EY703AA
HP USB 2-Button Optical Scroll Mouse X X DC172B
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Memory (DIMMs) PC2-5300 (DDR2, 667 MHz) DIMMs Non-ECC
HP 1 GB PC2-5300 (DDR2-667) DIMM X X PX976AA
HP 512 MB PC2-5300 (DDR2-667) DIMM X X PX975AA
HP 256 MB PC2-5300 (DDR2-667) DIMM X X PX974AA
PC2-6400 (DDR2, 800 MHz) DIMMs
HP 1-GB PC2-6400 (DDR2 800 MHz) DIMM X X AH058AA
HP 512-MB PC2-6400 (DDR2 800 MHz) DIMM X X AH056AA
HP 256-MB PC2-6400 (DDR2 800 MHz) DIMM X X AH054AA
Monitors TFTs
HP L1506 15 TFT Flat Panel Monitor – Analog only X X PX848AA#ABA
HP L1706 17 TFT Flat Panel Monitor – Analog only X X PX849AA#ABA
HP L1740 17 TFT Flat Panel Display – Analog/Digital X X PL766AA#ABA
HP L1755 17 TFT Flat Panel Display – Analog/Digital X X PL777AA#ABA
HP L1906 19 TFT Flat Panel Display – Analog only X X PX850AA#ABA
HP L1940T 19 TFT Flat Panel Display – Analog/Digital X X EM869AA#ABA
HP L1955 19 TFT Flat Panel Display – Analog/Digital X X PD974AA#ABA
HP L2065 20 TFT Flat Panel Display – Analog/Digital X X EF227A4#ABA
HP LP2465 24 TFT Widescreen Flat Panel Display – Analog/Digital X X EF224A4#ABA
CRTs
HP s7540 17 (16.0 vis) CRT Monitor X X PF997AA#ABA
HP v7650 17 (16.0 vis) Flat-face CRT Monitor X X PF996AA#ABA
Multimedia HP USB Powered Speakers X X RD628AA
Optical Drives DVD-ROM Drive
HP SATA DVD-ROM Drive X X AH047AA
Combo Drive
HP SATA CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive X X AH046AA
DVD+/-RW Drive
HP SATA DVD+/-RW (DL/DF) LightScribe Drive X X AH048AA
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Removable Storage Drive Key Options
HP 512MB USB 2.0 Drive Key X X ED516AA
HP 1GB USB 2.0 Drive Key X X AG382AA
Diskette and Digital Drives
HP 1.44-MB External USB Diskette Drive X X DC141B
HP 1.44-MB Internal Diskette Drive X X DS710G
Multimedia
HP 16-in-1 Media Card Reader with PCI Card X X EM718AA
Security Kensington Lock X X PC766A
HP Business PC Security Lock X X PV606AA
HP USB Biometric Fingerprint Reader X X EM717AA
HP (SFF) Wall Mount Security Sleeve X PA717A
HP USB Smartcard Keyboard X X ED707AA
Software HP Client Configuration Manager, Premium Edition X X T3488AA
(use T3489AA for
1000 licenses)
Altiris Client Management Suite Level 1
Includes:
Altiris Deployment Solution
Altiris Inventory Solution
Altiris Application Metering Solution
Altiris Carbon Copy Solution
Altiris Software Delivery Solution
Altiris Application Management Solution
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X X DR605A
(use DR606A for
1000+ licenses)
Miscellaneous
Accessories
HP 2nd Serial Port X X PA716A
HP (50 Pk) 5.25" Blank Bezel Kit X X DC177B
HP PCI Riser Board X PD824A
HP FireWire / IEEE 1394 PCI Card X X PA997A
Belkin USB to Serial Adapter X X EM449AA
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HP Compaq dx7300 Business PC
After-Market Options (availability may vary by region)
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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)
* 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 custom power supply – Active PFC 365 watt custom power supply – Active PFC
Operating Voltage Range 90 – 264 VAC 90 – 264 VAC
Rated Voltage Range 100 – 240 VAC 100 – 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 6A
System Heat Dissipation Typical 340 btu/hr
(86 kg-cal/hr)
Maximum 1260 btu/hr
(318 kg-cal/hr)
Typical 375 btu/hr
(95 kg-cal/hr)
Maximum 1916 btu/hr
(483 kg-cal/hr)
Power Supply Fan 80mm variable speed 92mm variable speed
FEMP Standby Power Compliant
(<2W in S5 – Power Off)**
YES YES
Power Consumption in ES Mode – Suspend
to RAM (S3) (Instantly Available PC)
< 3W < 3W
Environmental and Mechanical Engineering
Support Center (EMESC) – Intranet Web Site
only
http://env-webserver.ccm.cpqcorp.net/EMESC/default.htm
** Power consumption in the Off/Apparent Off mode is measured and reported with the network interface controller "Wake on LAN"
feature disabled in F10 Setup (default is "enabled").
QuickSpecs
HP Compaq dx7300 Business PC
Technical Specifications
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ROM BIOS Information
Key features of the HP BIOS in the dx7300 include:
Deployment and manageability – HP BIOS provides several technologies that help integrate the HP Business desktop computer
into the enterprise, such as PXE, remote configuration, remote control, and F10 Setup support for 12 languages.
Stability – HP BIOS supports the HP stable product roadmap by releasing only critical BIOS changes to the factory and advanced
change notification.
Thermal and power management – The HP BIOS provides and enables thermal and power management technologies to assist in
operating the HP Business Desktop computer in any enterprise environment.
Serviceability – HP BIOS provides diagnostic and detailed service information.
Upgrades and recovery – HP BIOS provides numerous ways to upgrade HP Business Desktop computers, including BIOS updates
from within DOS (ROMPAQ, Flashlite), BIOS updates from within Windows (CPQFlash, SSM), HP Client Manager, and fail-safe
recovery.
Additional HP BIOS Features
Power-On password – Helps prevent an unauthorized user from powering on the system. After a TPM Basic User password is
established in windows, the user or admin can require TPM hardware based authentication during the power-on process.
Administrator password – Also known as the setup password, this helps prevent unauthorized changes to the system
configuration. If the administrator password is not known, the BIOS version cannot be changed and changes cannot be made to
BIOS settings using F10 setup or under the OS.
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) – Represents a significant innovation in power and configuration
management, allowing operating systems and applications to manage power based on activity and usage. HP Compaq dx7300
models use ACPI to provide power conservation features under Windows XP.
Other Features Description
ACPI-Ready Hardware Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface (ACPI).
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.
SMBIOS Ver. 2.4 System Management BIOS, previously known as DMI BIOS, for system management
information
Wired for Management Support Intel-driven, industry-wide initiative to make Intel architecture-based PCs, servers and
mobile computers more inherently manageable right out of the box and over the network
Dual-State Power Button Power button acts as both an on/off button and suspend-to-sleep button
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HP Compaq dx7300 Business PC
Technical Specifications
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Serviceability Features of System
Dual Color Power LED on Front of Computer (Indicates Normal Operations and Fault Conditions)
Diagnostic LED Explanation Table Number of 1-second red LED blinks followed by 2-second pause, then repeats:
2-processor thermal protection activated
3-processor not installed
4-power supply failure
5-memory error
6-video error
7-PCA failure (ROM detected failure prior to video)
8-invalid ROM, bootblock recover mode
System/Emergency ROM Flash ROM CMOS Battery Holder for easy
Replacement
Flash Recovery with Video
Configuration Record SW
5 Aux Power LED on System PCA Processor ZIF Socket for easy Upgrade
Over-Temp Warning on Screen
(Requires IM Agents)
Clear Password Jumper DIMM Connectors for easy Upgrade
HP Backup and Recovery Manager Clear CMOS Button NIC LEDs (integrated) (Green & Amber)
Serviceability Features of Chassis
Dual Color Power and HD LED – To
Indicate Normal Operations and
Fault Conditions
Color coordinated cables and
connectors
Tool-less Hood Removal
Front power switch System memory can be upgraded
without removing the system board or
any internal components
Tool-less Hard Drive, CD & Diskette
Removal
Green Pull Tabs, and Quick
Release Latches for easy
Identification
Tool-less System Board Removal
Feature Description
ASF 2.0 support (Alert Standard Format) Industry-standard specification for network alerting in operating system-absent
environments
Drive Lock* Implementation of the industry standard ATA Security feature set. When enabled, it prevents
software access to user data on the drive until one or two user-defined passwords are
provided.
Drive Self Tests (DPS)* Drive Protection System
A diagnostic hard drive self test. It scans critical physical components and every sector
of the hard drive for physical faults and then reports any faults to the user.
Running independently of the operating system, it can be accessed through a
Windows-based diagnostics utility or through the computer's setup procedure. It
produces an evaluation on whether the hard drive is the source of the problem and
needs to be replaced.
The system expands on the Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology
(SMART), a continuously running systems diagnostic that alerts the user to certain
types of failures
DPS Access through F10 Setup during
Boot
SMART Technology*
(Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting
Technology)
Allows hard drives to monitor their own health and to raise flags if imminent failures were
predicted
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Predicts failures before they occur. Tracks fault prediction and failure indication
parameters such as re-allocated sector count, spin retry count, calibration retry count
By avoiding actual hard drive failures, SMART hard drives act as "insurance" against
unplanned user downtime and potential data loss from hard drive failure
SMART I – Drive Failure Prediction
SMART II – Off-Line Data Collection
SMART III – Off-Line Read Scanning with
Defect Reallocation
* NOTE: This feature is inoperable when a RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) configuration is enabled.
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HP Compaq dx7300 Business PC
Technical Specifications
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