HP Compaq NC8230 Installation guide

1. Presentation Mode Button 16. PC Card Eject Button
2. Wireless On/Off Button with LED 17. Wireless On/Off LED
3. Ambient Light Sensor 18. Power/Standby LED
4. HP Info Center Button 19. Battery Charging LED
5. Power Button with LED 20. Hard Drive Activity LED
6. Left Speaker 21. Fast Infrared Port
7. Kensington Lock Slot 22. Pointstick (nc8230 only)
8. RJ-45 Port (NIC) 23. Pointstick Buttons (nc8230 only)
9. RJ-11 Port (Modem) 24. Touchpad with scroll zone
10. S-Video TV Out 25. Touchpad Buttons (three on nc8230)
11. IEEE 1394 Port 26. Right Speaker
12. USB 2.0 Port 27. Volume Up Button
13. Integrated Secure Digital Slot 28. Volume Down Button
14. Integrated Smart Card Reader 29. Volume Mute Button with LED
15. PC Card Slot
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1. Headphone Jack 5. MultiBay II Drive Bay with Easy Release
2. Microphone 6. Serial Port (nc8230 only)
3. Microphone Jack 7. Power Connector
4. 2 USB 2.0 Ports 8. VGA/External Monitor Port
At A Glance
Genuine Windows XP Professional,
Genuine Windows XP Home Edition (select countries only), or
FreeDOS
Certified for Novell Linux Desktop 9
Sleek industrial design weighing 5.8 lb/2.6 kg and 1.1-inch/28 mm thin (at front)
Intel® Pentium® M processors 730 to 780*
Mobile Intel 915PM Express Chipset
ATI MOBILITY RADEON X600 graphics controller with 64 MB or 128 MB of discrete video memory
Optional integrated 802.11 a/b/g or 802.11 b/g wireless LAN module
Support for optional Intel Centrino™ mobile technology
Optional integrated Bluetooth®
256-MB DDR2 SDRAM, upgradeable to 2048-MB maximum
Up to 80-GB 5400 rpm, user-removable hard drive
15.4-inch wide screen display
IEEE 1394 Port
Integrated Secure Digital (SD) slot
Security features include integrated Smart Card Reader and optional Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Embedded Security Chip
NetXtreme Gigabit PCI Express Ethernet Controller
Dual pointing devices on nc8230
Support for ultra-slim MultiBay II devices
Protected by a three-year standard parts and labor warranty - certain restrictions and exclusions apply.
* Intel's numbering system is not a measurement of higher performance.
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What's Special
Increased viewing area with 15.4-inch wide display
Latest PCI Express technology and DDR2 400-MHz & 533-MHz memory support
Enhanced security features:
HP ProtectTools
Integrated Smart Card Reader
Optional Embedded Security features
Ease of use features:
Ambient light sensor
HP Fast Charge Technology
HP Wireless Assistant
HP power down NIC technology
HP MultiBay II Easy Release
Up to 4.5 hours of battery life with standard 8-cell high capacity Lithium-Ion battery
HP Mobile Print Driver for on-the-go printing
Integrated reliability features:
HP Mobile Data Protection System
HP Panel Protection System
Scratch-resistant keyboard deck using In-mold Lamination
Magnesium-alloy display enclosure
HP spill-resistant keyboard with Mylar film
Support for new HP docking solutions and HP Travel Battery
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Processors Intel Pentium M processor 780* (2.26-GHz, 533-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache)
Intel Pentium M processor 770* (2.13-GHz, 533-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache)
Intel Pentium M processor 760* (2.00-GHz, 533-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache)
Intel Pentium M processor 750* (1.86-GHz, 533-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache)
Intel Pentium M processor 740* (1.73-GHz, 533-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache)
Intel Pentium M processor 730* (1.60-GHz, 533-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache)
* Intel's numbering is not a measurement of higher performance.
NOTE: Intel Pentium M processors support enhanced Intel SpeedStep™ technology. Processor speed
denotes maximum performance mode; processors will run at approximately 800 MHz in battery
optimization mode.
Operating System Preinstalled Genuine Windows XP Professional SP2
Genuine Windows XP Home Edition SP2
FreeDOS
Supported Genuine Microsoft Windows 2000 (drivers downloadable from
http://www.hp.com )
Certified Novell Linux Desktop 9
Windows Vista Capable Not all Windows Vista features are available for use on all Windows Vista
Capable PCs. All Windows Vista Capable PCs will run the core experiences of
Windows Vista, such as innovations in organizing and finding information,
security, and reliability. Some features available in premium editions of
Windows Vista -- like the new Windows Aero™ user interface -- require
advanced or additional hardware.
Check http://www.windowsvista.com/getready for details.
Chipset Mobile Intel 915PM Express Chipset
Graphics ATI MOBILITY RADEON X600 graphics controller with 64 MB or 128 MB of discrete video memory
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Display Internal 15.4-inch TFT WXGA (1280 x 800 resolution and 16 M colors)
15.4-inch TFT WSXGA+ wide-viewing angle (1680 x 1050 resolution and 16 M
colors)
15.4-inch TFT WUXGA wide-viewing angle (1920 x 1200 resolution and 16 M
colors)
Ambient light sensor
External Up to 32-bit per pixel color depth
VGA port supports resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 at 75 Hz, and
lower resolutions at up to 100 Hz
DVI port in optional HP Docking Station (sold separately) supports
resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 at both full and reduced blanking,
and 1920 x 1200 at reduced blanking
NOTE: Resolutions are dependent upon monitor capability, and resolution and
color depth settings.
Memory Standard 256-MB, 512-MB, or 1024-MB 400-MHz or 533-MHz DDR2 SDRAM; two
SODIMM slots
Maximum Upgradeable to 2048-MB maximum (1024-MB SODIMM in slots 1 and 2)
Dual-channel Maximized dual-channel performance requires SODIMMs of the same size and
speed in both memory slots.
NOTE: Due to the non-industry standard nature of some third-party memory modules, we recommend HP
branded memory to ensure compatibility. If you mix memory speeds, the system will perform at the lower
memory speed.
Communications NetXtreme Gigabit PCI Express Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000 NIC*) with HP power down NIC
technology
56K modem** with digital line guard
* The term "10/100/1000" or "Gigabit" Ethernet indicates compliance with IEEE standard 802.3ab for
Gigabit Ethernet, and does not connote actual operating speed of 1 Gb/sec. For high speed transmission,
connection to a Gigabit Ethernet server and network infrastructure is required.
** Designed for downloads from 56K modem compliant sources. Maximum achievable download
transmission rates currently do not reach 56 KB/s, and will vary with line conditions. Modem availability is
subject to country regulatory approval.
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Wireless Devices Support for a broad range of secure, integrated wireless LAN options featuring support for the latest
industry standards. Integrated Bluetooth is also an option (factory configurable only) and can be combined
with any one of the supported wireless LAN options.
All integrated wireless
LAN options
Wi-Fi certified
Cisco Compatible Extensions support (Version 3.0)
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) support up to 128-bit keys
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and WPA2 support
802.1x authentication support, including EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP-GTC,
PEAP-MSCHAPv2, and LEAP
Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) support
WiFi Certified for WPA2, WMM
Dual antennas integrated in the display enclosure
Broadcom 802.11b/g
WLAN
Integrated support for 802.11 b and g
Up to 54-mbps data rate
Broadcom 802.11a/b/g
WLAN
Integrated support for 802.11a, b and g
Up to 54-mbps data rate
Intel PRO/Wireless
2200BG 802.11 b/g WLAN
Intel Centrino mobile technology
Integrated support for 802.11b and g
Up to 54-mbps data rate
Intel PRO/Wireless
2915ABG 802.11 a/b/g
WLAN
Intel Centrino mobile technology
Integrated support for 802.11a, b and g
Up to 54-mbps data rate
Integrated Bluetooth Bluetooth Specification v1.2 compliant
Works with a wide range of Bluetooth devices
Keyboard The 101/102-key compatible keyboard features an industry standard, full-pitch key layout with desktop
keyboard features, such as the isolated inverted-T cursor control keys, editing keys, both left and right
control and alt keys, and 12 function keys. US and International key layouts are available. Other features
include an integrated numeric keypad, hotkeys for instant access to power conservation, brightness, and
other features, 19-mm x 19-mm key pitch (center-to-center spacing), 2.5-mm stroke, comfort-dished
keycaps, and bright key legends for improved visibility in low light conditions.
One-Touch Productivity
Buttons
Provide one-touch access to the following features: HP Info Center, Wireless On/Off, Presentation Mode,
Volume Up, Volume Down, and Volume Mute.
Pointing Device nc8230: Dual Pointing devices – Touchpad with scroll zone and Pointstick
Both devices have three soft-touch buttons.
Expansion Card Slots
One Type I/II PC Card slot Supports 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit PC Cards
One Integrated Smart
Card Reader
Compatible with ISO 7816 compliant Smart Cards
PC/SC interface support
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Media Slots One integrated Secure
Digital slot
Supports SD (Secure Digital) and MultiMedia Card media
Storage Hard Drives 40-, 60-, 80-GB 5400 rpm SMART
60-GB 7200 rpm SMART
NOTE: These hard drives are customer removable and will withstand multiple insertion/removal cycles.
Optical Drives MultiBay II (9.5-mm) DVD-ROM MultiBay II Drive
DVD/CD-RW Combo MultiBay II Drive
DVD+/-RW MultiBay II Drive
Second Hard Drive MultiBay II (9.5-mm) 80-GB 5400 rpm MultiBay II Hard Drive
Interfaces PC Card Slot One – Type I/II
Smart Card Reader One
External Monitor One – VGA
External Microphone One
Headphone/Line out One
Power Connector One
RJ-11 (Modem) One
RJ-45 (NIC) One
Ambient Light Sensor One
Fast Infrared Port One (4-Mb/s support)
IrDA 4-MB compliant; IR performance will vary depending on performance of
IR peripherals and application used.
Serial Port One (nc8230 only)
IEEE 1394 Port (4-pin) One
S-Video TV Out One (Support for NTSC/PAL)
USB 2.0 Three
Docking Connector One
Travel Battery Connector One
LED Status Indicators Eleven
Audio ADI AC '97 CODEC
Integrated 16-bit Sound Blaster Pro compatible audio
Integrated stereo speakers
External volume up, volume down, and mute buttons
Stereo headphone/line out
Stereo microphone in
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Software Preloaded Software for
Microsoft Windows XP
Adobe Acrobat Reader
HP Local Recovery provided by Altiris*
HP One-Touch Button Software
HP Mobile Print Driver
Synaptics Touchpad Driver
HP Help and Support
HP ProtectTools Security Manager:
BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools
Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools
HP Wireless Assistant
Sonic RecordNow! (for optional DVD+/-RW and DVD/CDRW drives)*
Symantec Norton Antivirus with complimentary 60-day live update
Intervideo WinDVD - DVD Player (for optional DVD+/-RW, DVD/CDRW and DVD
drives)*
Software on CD Intervideo WinDVD Creator – DVD Authoring (for optional DVD+/-RW drives)
Additional software
available from the Web
HP Client Manager Software
HP ProtectTools Security Manager:
Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools
Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools
* Software is loaded on the hard drive and must be installed by running the Software Setup utility
System Recovery for
Microsoft Windows XP
systems only
Each unit is shipped with a recovery kit containing Operating System Recovery and Driver/Application
Recovery discs. These discs allow users to either recover or repair the notebook operating system and
select drivers without losing personal data. The Operating System disc also provides the option of
reinstalling the operating system software provided with the notebook.
Client Management
Software
HP Client Manager Software (CMS) provides asset tracking, alerting, diagnostics, and SoftPaq distribution
for HP business desktops, notebooks, and workstations. HP CMS is the foundation for HP Client
Management Solutions. For more information and to download HP Client Manager Software, please refer
to the HP website at http://www.hp.com/go/easydeploy .
SMBIOS Version 2.3.4 System Management BIOS, previously known as DMI BIOS, is used to store system management
information.
HP Local Recovery
Provided by Altiris
Provides data and system file protection for HP business PCs to enable fast recovery of information that is
accidentally deleted or if the system becomes corrupted. Designed for disconnected or seldom-connected
users, Local Recovery protects your HP computer's data and system state by taking scheduled snapshots,
which are then stored in a protected area on the local hard disk. System backup and disaster recovery is
now simple and fast for all users, regardless of connectivity. For more information and to download,
please refer to the HP website at http://www.hp.com/go/easydeploy .
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HP ProtectTools Security
Manager
HP ProtectTools Security Manager is the security platform for business notebooks and desktops. The HP
ProtectTools Security Manager is an extensible client security console that delivers enhanced security
capabilities through add-on software modules. Modules currently available or planned are:
- Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools
- BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools
- Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools
- Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools
Security Standard Features Configuration Control Hardware
Memory Change Alert
Ownership Tag
Setup Password
Power-On Password
Drivelock
Enabled for PC Smart Card options
Kensington Lock Slot
Integrated Smart Card
Reader
Compatible with ISO 7816 compliant Smart Cards
PC/SC interface support
Optional Features TPM Embedded Security
Chip
Designed to the Trusted Computing Group (TCG)
standard
Microsoft Crypto API and PKCS#11 software
interface support
RSA Secured Partner program certification
NOTE: Full functionality of the TPM Embedded
Security Chip is available only with Windows XP
Professional.
For more information on HP security solutions refer to http://www.hp.com/go/security .
Power Supply External 90-watt AC adapter, 6-foot (1.8-meter) power cord included.
Total length including External AC adapter is 12 feet (3.66 meter).
HP Fast Charge technology
Battery Primary Battery 8-cell high capacity Lithium-Ion (69Wh) – one-year warranty
Optional Travel Battery 8-cell high capacity Lithium-Ion (52Wh)
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Battery Life Primary Battery Up to 4 hours and 30 minutes
Primary Battery and
optional HP Travel
Battery
Up to 8 hours and 30 minutes
NOTE: Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded
on the product, power management settings of the product, and the product features used by the
customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.
System Standby Time Up to 1 week
Power Conservation Supports enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology with Intel Pentium M processors (allows Battery Optimized
Mode, Maximum Performance Mode, or Automatic mode)
ATI PowerPlay technology
HP power down NIC technology
Hibernation
Standby
ACPI compliance
MultiBay II Devices MultiBay II devices may be swapped with the system powered on (hot) under Microsoft Windows XP
Professional, Windows XP Home, or Windows 2000 (except MultiBay II secondary hard drive).
Docking HP Docking Station
HP Advanced Docking Station
HP's shared docking solutions provide simple and convenient port replication and cable management.
Features include Gigabit NIC pass through, modem pass through, legacy parallel and serial ports, DVI, S-
video TV out, USB 2.0 ports, integrated security mechanism*, integrated MultiBay II and ExpressCard**
slots. These docking solutions are compatible across multiple Business Notebook platforms enabling a
lower total cost of ownership.
* HP/Kensington Cable Lock required (purchased separately)
** HP Advanced Docking Station only
Service and Support HP Services includes a three-year (depending on country and/or model) standard parts and labor
warranty, pick-up or carry-in, and toll-free 7 x 24 hardware technical phone support (depending on
model). On-site service and warranty upgrades are also available.
NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the HP Customer Support Center for details.
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/ProductRoot.jsp .
Select Model(s)
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nc8230
PR173UA#ABA
Processor Intel Pentium M processor 760* (2.0-GHz, 533-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache)
Operating System Genuine Windows XP Professional
System Memory 1024-MB 400-MHz DDR2 SDRAM (512-MB SODIMM in slot 1 and slot 2)
Hard Drive 60-GB 5400 rpm
Display 15.4-inch color TFT WSXGA+ with wide-viewing angle and (1680 x 1050)
resolution (up to 16.7 M colors internal)
Graphics ATI MOBILITY RADEON X600
Video Memory 64 MB
Audio ADI AC '97 CODEC, Line out/headphone and microphone jacks
Optical Drive 9.5-mm DVD/CD-RW Combo
Communications 56K Fax Modem,
Integrated NetXtreme Gigabit PCI Express Ethernet Controller
(10/100/1000 NIC)
Integrated Wireless Intel PRO Wireless 2915ABG 802.11a/b/g WLAN
Bluetooth
TPM Embedded Security
Chip
Yes
Integrated Smart Card
Reader
Yes
Pointing Device Dual pointing devices (both Pointstick and Touchpad)
Battery 8-cell high capacity Lithium-Ion (69Wh)
Power External 90W adapter
Warranty 3/3/0
nc8230
PZ518UA#ABA
Processor Intel Pentium M processor 750* (1.86-GHz, 533-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache)
Operating System Genuine Windows XP Professional
System Memory 1024-MB 400-MHz DDR2 SDRAM (512-MB SODIMM in slot 1 and slot 2)
Hard Drive 60-GB 5400 rpm
Display 15.4-inch color TFT WSXGA+ with wide-viewing angle and (1680 x 1050)
resolution (up to 16.7 M colors internal)
Graphics ATI MOBILITY RADEON X600
Video Memory 64 MB
Audio ADI AC '97 CODEC, Line out/headphone and microphone jacks
Optical Drive 9.5-mm DVD/CD-RW Combo
Communications 56K Fax Modem,
Integrated NetXtreme Gigabit PCI Express Ethernet Controller
(10/100/1000 NIC)
Integrated Wireless Intel PRO Wireless 2200BG 802.11b/g WLAN
Bluetooth
TPM Embedded Security
Chip
Yes
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Integrated Smart Card
Reader
Yes
Pointing Device Dual pointing devices (both Pointstick and Touchpad)
Battery 8-cell high capacity Lithium-Ion (69Wh)
Power External 90W adapter
Warranty 3/3/0
nc8230
PZ515UA#ABA
Processor Intel Pentium M processor 750* (1.86-GHz, 533-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache)
Operating System Genuine Windows XP Professional
System Memory 512-MB 400-MHz DDR2 SDRAM (512-MB SODIMM in slot 1)
Hard Drive 60-GB 5400 rpm
Display 15.4-inch color TFT WSXGA+ with wide-viewing angle and (1680 x 1050)
resolution (up to 16.7 M colors internal)
Graphics ATI MOBILITY RADEON X600
Video Memory 64 MB
Audio ADI AC '97 CODEC, Line out/headphone and microphone jacks
Optical Drive 9.5-mm DVD/CD-RW Combo
Communications 56K Fax Modem,
Integrated NetXtreme Gigabit PCI Express Ethernet Controller
(10/100/1000 NIC)
Integrated Wireless Intel PRO Wireless 2915ABG 802.11A/b/g WLAN
Bluetooth
TPM Embedded Security
Chip
Yes
Integrated Smart Card
Reader
Yes
Pointing Device Dual pointing devices (both Pointstick and Touchpad)
Battery 8-cell high capacity Lithium-Ion (69Wh)
Power External 90W adapter
Warranty 3/3/0
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EK708AW#ABA
Processor Intel Pentium M processor 760* (2.0-GHz, 533-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache)
Operating System Genuine Windows XP Professional
System Memory 512-MB 533-MHz DDR2 SDRAM (512-MB SODIMM in slot 1)
Hard Drive 60-GB 5400 rpm
Display 15.4-inch color TFT WSXGA+ with wide-viewing angle and (1680 x 1050)
resolution (up to 16.7 M colors internal)
Graphics ATI MOBILITY RADEON X600
Video Memory 64 MB
Audio ADI AC '97 CODEC, Line out/headphone and microphone jacks
Optical Drive 9.5-mm DVD/CD-RW Combo
Communications 56K Fax Modem,
Integrated NetXtreme Gigabit PCI Express Ethernet Controller
(10/100/1000 NIC)
Integrated Wireless Intel PRO Wireless 2200BG 802.11b/g WLAN
Bluetooth
TPM Embedded Security
Chip
Yes
Integrated Smart Card
Reader
Yes
Pointing Device Dual pointing devices (both Pointstick and Touchpad)
Battery 8-cell high capacity Lithium-Ion (69Wh)
Power External 90W adapter
Warranty 3/3/0
nc8230
PV406AW#ABA
Processor Intel Pentium M processor 750* (1.86-GHz, 533-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache)
Operating System Genuine Windows XP Professional
System Memory 512-MB 400-MHz DDR2 SDRAM (512-MB SODIMM in slot 1)
Hard Drive 60-GB 5400 rpm
Display 15.4-inch color TFT WSXGA+ with wide-viewing angle and (1680 x 1050)
resolution (up to 16.7 M colors internal)
Graphics ATI MOBILITY RADEON X600
Video Memory 64 MB
Audio ADI AC '97 CODEC, Line out/headphone and microphone jacks
Optical Drive 9.5-mm DVD/CD-RW Combo
Communications 56K Fax Modem,
Integrated NetXtreme Gigabit PCI Express Ethernet Controller
(10/100/1000 NIC)
Integrated Wireless Intel PRO Wireless 2200BG 802.11b/g WLAN
Bluetooth
TPM Embedded Security
Chip
Yes
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Integrated Smart Card
Reader
Yes
Pointing Device Dual pointing devices (both Pointstick and Touchpad)
Battery 8-cell high capacity Lithium-Ion (69Wh)
Power External 90W adapter
Warranty 3/3/0
nc8230
PR174UA#ABA
Processor Intel Pentium M processor 740* (1.73-GHz, 533-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache)
Operating System Genuine Windows XP Professional
System Memory 512-MB 400-MHz DDR2 SDRAM (512-MB SODIMM in slot 1)
Hard Drive 40-GB 5400 rpm
Display 15.4-inch color TFT WSXGA+ with wide-viewing angle and (1680 x 1050)
resolution (up to 16.7 M colors internal)
Graphics ATI MOBILITY RADEON X600
Video Memory 64 MB
Audio ADI AC '97 CODEC, Line out/headphone and microphone jacks
Optical Drive 9.5-mm DVD/CD-RW Combo
Communications 56K Fax/Modem,
Integrated NetXtreme Gigabit PCI Express Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000
NIC)
Integrated Wireless No
TPM Embedded Security
Chip
No
Integrated Smart Card
Reader
Yes
Pointing Device Dual pointing devices (both Pointstick and Touchpad)
Battery 8-cell high capacity Lithium-Ion (69Wh)
Power External 90W adapter
Warranty 3/3/0
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Processor Intel Pentium M processor 740* (1.73-GHz, 533-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache)
Operating System Genuine Windows XP Professional
System Memory 512-MB 400-MHz DDR2 SDRAM (512-MB SODIMM in slot 1)
Hard Drive 40-GB 5400 rpm
Display 15.4-inch color TFT WXGA with wide-viewing angle and (1280 x 800)
resolution (up to 16.7 M colors internal)
Graphics ATI MOBILITY RADEON X600
Video Memory 64 MB
Audio ADI AC '97 CODEC, Line out/headphone and microphone jacks
Optical Drive 9.5-mm DVD/CD-RW Combo
Communications 56K Fax/Modem,
Integrated NetXtreme Gigabit PCI Express Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000
NIC)
Integrated Wireless Intel PRO Wireless 2200BG 802.11b/g WLAN
TPM Embedded Security
Chip
No
Integrated Smart Card
Reader
Yes
Pointing Device Dual pointing devices (both Pointstick and Touchpad)
Battery 8-cell high capacity Lithium-Ion (69Wh)
Power External 90W adapter
Warranty 3/3/0
*Intel's numbering system is not a measurement of higher performance.
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Memory 256MB 400MHz/533MHz DDR2 SDRAM PE830A
512MB 400MHz/533MHz DDR2 SDRAM PE831A
1024MB 400MHz/533MHz DDR2 SDRAM PE832A
MultiBay II Storage (9.5-
mm)
8X DVD-ROM MultiBay II Drive PA849A
24X Combo DVD/CD-RW MultiBay II Drive PA850A
2X DVD+/-RW Dual Format MultiBay II Drive PA851A
80GB 5400 rpm MultiBay II Hard Drive PH357A
Other Storage 60GB 5400rpm Primary Hard Drive PA852A
40GB Mobile USB Hard Drive DQ549A
USB Digital Drive + 256MB Secure Digital Card DL702C
USB Diskette Drive DC361B
Communications Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG 802.11 b/g WLAN option kit PF952AA#ABA
Expansion Solutions HP Docking Station PA286A#ABA
HP Advanced Docking Station PA287A#ABA
HP 3-in-1 NAS Docking Station EM537AA#ABA
HP Monitor Stand PA507A
HP Adjustable Notebook Stand PA508A
HP External MultiBay II (9.5-mm) PA509A#ABA
HP 4-port USB 2.0 Hub DG954A
Power HP 2-bay Battery Charging Station* DT533A#ABA
HP 10-bay Battery Charging Station* DT534A#ABA
Battery Adapter kit #1 PK402A
90W AC Adapter DC895B#ABA
90W Auto Adapter DC303B
90W Air/Auto/AC Combo Adapter DV574A#ABA
90W Aircraft Cables DC899A
Primary 8-cell Battery Pack PB992A
HP Travel Battery PB993A
*HP 2-bay & 10-bay battery charging stations require use of battery adapter kit for each battery.
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Carrying Cases HP Entry Value Case DL617A
HP Top Load Nylon DC915A
HP Executive Leather Case PA847A
HP Sport Backpack DG102A
Security PC Card Smart Card Reader DC350B
Smart Card Bulk Pack (1-100) DR032A
HP/Kensington Cable Lock PC766A
Input/Output Devices USB/PS2 Keyboard DC852A#ABA
USB/PS2 Optical Mouse DC369A
HP USB Optical Travel Mouse F2100A
HP Care Pack Services 9x5 Pick-up and Return - 4 Years U7868E
9x5 Pick-up and Return - 5 Years U7869E
9x5 Pick-up and Return - 1 Year Post Warranty U4426PE
9x5 Next-Business-Day On-Site Coverage - 3 Years U4414E
9x5 Next-Business-Day On-Site Coverage - 4 Years U7860E
9x5 Next-Business-Day On-Site Coverage - 5 Years U7861E
9x5 Next-Business-Day On-Site Coverage - 1 Year Post Warranty U4416PE
9x5 Next-Business-Day On-Site Coverage for Notebook with Off-Site Accidental
Damage Protection Service - 3 Years
365711-001
9x5 Next-Business-Day On-Site Coverage for Notebook with Off-Site Accidental
Damage Protection Service - 4 Years
365712-001
9x5 Pick-up and Return Coverage with Off-Site Accidental Damage Protection Service -
3 Years
U4428E
9x5 Pick-up and Return Coverage with Off-Site Accidental Damage Protection Service -
4 Years
U9586E
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Up to 2048 MB of 400-MHz or 533-MHz DDR2 SDRAM
Two DIMM slots
DIMM sizes supported: 256 MB, 512 MB, or 1024 MB
Maximized dual-channel performance requires SODIMMs of the same size and speed in both memory slots.
Standard Memory 256 MB (256 MB x 1)
512 MB (512 MB x 1 or 256 MB x 2)
1024 MB (1024 MB x 1 or 512 MB x 2)
Optional Memory
Upgrades
Support for up to 2048 MB of memory is available (with the installation of optional DDR2 SDRAM memory
kits). Both memory slots are user accessible. Please refer to the Hardware and Software Guide for
installation procedures.
Up to Slot 1 Slot 2
768 MB 512 MB 256 MB
1024 MB 1024 MB Empty
1024 MB 512 MB 512 MB
1280 MB 1024 MB 256 MB
1536 MB 1024 MB 512 MB
2048 MB 1024 MB 1024 MB
NOTE: This chart does not represent all possible memory configurations. Due to the non-industry
standard nature of some third-party memory modules, we strongly recommend using only HP branded
memory modules to ensure compatibility. If you mix memory speeds, the system will perform at the lower
memory speed.
Memory Upgrades 1024-MB 533-MHz DDR2 SDRAM PE832A
512-MB 533-MHz DDR2 SDRAM PE831A
256-MB 533-MHz DDR2 SDRAM PE830A
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Memory
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Removable Media Drive Support
Quantity Supported Drive Bay
DVD+/-RW MultiBay II Drive* One MultiBay II
DVD/CD-RW Combo MultiBay II
Drive*
One MultiBay II
DVD-ROM MultiBay II Drive* One MultiBay II
Hard Drive Support
Quantity Supported Drive Bay
Primary Hard Drives
60-GB 7200 rpm SMART Hard Drive One Dedicated hard drive bay
80-GB 5400 rpm SMART Hard Drive* Up to two Dedicated hard drive bay and/or MultiBay II
60-GB 5400 rpm SMART Hard Drive One Dedicated hard drive bay
40-GB 5400 rpm SMART Hard Drive One Dedicated hard drive bay
* MultiBay II drives supported in the internal MultiBay II are also supported in the
optional HP External MultiBay II and the HP Advanced Docking Station.
QuickSpecs
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Storage
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System Unit Dimensions (HxWxD) 1.1 (at front) x 14.0 x 10.2 in (28 (at front) x 355 x 259 mm)
Weight nc8230 with MultiBay II
weight saver
5.8 lb (2.63 kg)
nc8230 with MultiBay II
DVD optical drive
6.1 lb (2.77 kg)
NOTE: Height varies depending upon where on the notebook the measurement is made. Weight includes
8-cell battery, 60-GB hard drive, 512-MB memory, 15.4-inch WUXGA display, 802.11 wireless
communications module, and TPM Embedded Security Chip. Weight varies by configuration and
components.
Stand-Alone Power
Requirements
Nominal Operating Voltage 19 V
Average Operating Power 25 W
Max Operating Power < 90 W
Temperature Operating 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C) (not writing optical)
41° to 95° F (5° to 35° C) (writing optical)
Non-operating -4° to 140° F (-20° to 60° C)
Relative Humidity Operating 10% to 90%, non-condensing
Non-operating 5% to 95%, 101.6° F (38.7° C) maximum wet bulb
temperature
Shock Operating 125 G, 2 ms, half-sine
Non-operating 200 G, 2 ms, half-sine
Random Vibration Operating 0.75 grms
Non-operating 1.50 grms
Altitude
(unpressurized)
Operating -50 to 10,000 ft (-15.24 to 3,048 m)
Non-operating -50 to 40,000 ft (-15.24 to 12,192 m)
Industry Standard
Certifications
Blue Angel No
UL Yes
Energy Star Compliant Yes
ICES Yes
TUV GS Yes
Australia / NZ Compliance Yes
CCC Yes
Japan Compliance Yes
MIC Yes
BSMI Yes
CE Marking Compliance Yes
KONCAR Yes
GOST Yes
SASO Yes
SABS Yes
UKRSERTCOMPUTER Yes
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