Motherboard
- Manufacturer: Pegatron
- Form factor: uATX - 24.4 cm (9.6 inches) x 24.4 cm (9.6 inches)
- Chipset: Intel H61
- Memory sockets: 2 x DDR3
- Front side bus speeds: 5 GT/s
- Processor socket: LGA 1155
- Expansion Slots:
- 1 PCI Express x16
- 3 PCI Express x1
- 1 PCI Express Mini Card x1
- For more details, see Carmel2 motherboard specifications .
Processor
- Operating speed: 3.4 GHz (up to 3.8 GHz turbo)
- Number of cores: 4
- Socket: LGA1155
- Bus speed: DMI (Direct Media Interface) - 2.5GT/s
- Socket type: LGA 1155
- Motherboard supports the following processor upgrades:
Processor TDP Core i7-2600 (Sandy Bridge) quad core 95W Core i7-2600s (Sandy Bridge) quad core 65W Core i5-2500 (Sandy Bridge) quad core 95W Core i5-2500s (Sandy Bridge) quad core 65W Core i5-2500t (Sandy Bridge) quad core 45W Core i5-2400 (Sandy Bridge) quad core 95W Core i5-2400s (Sandy Bridge) quad core 65W Core i5-2390t (Sandy Bridge) quad core 35W Core i5-2300 (Sandy Bridge) quad core 95W Core i3-2120 (Sandy Bridge) dual core 65W Core i3-2100 (Sandy Bridge) dual core 65W Core i3-2100t (Sandy Bridge) dual core 35W
Memory
- Single channel memory architecture
- Two 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets
- Supports DDR3 DIMMs
- PC3 8500 (1066 MHz)
- PC3 10600 (1333 MHz)
- Non-ECC memory only, unbuffered
- Supports 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB DIMMs
- Supports up to 4 GB on 32-bit* systems
- Supports up to 8 GB on 64-bit systems

NOTE:32-bit systems cannot address a full 4.0 GB of memory.
Video graphics
- Interface: PCI Express x16
- Maximum resolution:
- HDMI resolution: 1920x1080 (1080p)
- DVI resolution (dual-link): 2560 x 1600 x 32bpp at 60Hz
- VGA resolution (with adapter): 2048 x 1536 x 32bpp at 60Hz
- 2 GB onboard memory
- Supports Blu-ray
- Supports two displays at the same time* Up to 2 displays at the same time in these configurations: HDMI +DVI and HDMI +VGA (VGA through included adapter cable)* Up to 2 displays at the same time in these configurations: HDMI +DVI and HDMI +VGA (VGA through adapter cable)
*Integrated video is not available if a graphics card is installed.
- Supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards
- DVI and VGA ports (both ports can be used at the same time)
Sound/Audio
*Integrated audio is not available if a sound card is installed.
- Built-in High Definition 6 channel audio
- Audio jack sensing
- Realtek ALC656GR CODEC
Networking
- Interface: Integrated into motherboard
- Technology: RTL8171EH-CG gigabit ethernet controller
- Data transfer speeds: up to 10/100/1000 Mb/s
- Transmission standards: 1000-Base-T Ethernet
CD/DVD disc drive
- Interface: SATA
- Data buffer memory: 2 MB minimum
- Disc diameter: 120 mm
- Write and read speeds for supported formats and disc types are shown in this table:
| Formats/Disc types | Write speeds | Read speeds | Storage capacity |
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| DVD | |||
| DVD-ROM SL | NA | up to 16x | up to 4.7 GB |
| DVD-ROM DL | NA | up to 8X | up to 8.5 GB |
| DVD+R SL | up to 16x | up to 12X | up to 4.7 GB |
| DVD+R DL | up to 12x | up to 8x | up to 8.5 GB |
| DVD+RW SL | up to 8x | up to 8x | up to 4.7 GB |
| DVD+RW DL | not supported | ||
| DVD-R SL | up to 16x | up to 12x | up to 4.7 GB |
| DVD-R DL | up to 12x | up to 8x | up to 8.5 GB |
| DVD-RW SL | up to 6x | up to 8x | up to 4.7 GB |
| DVD-RW DL | not supported | ||
| DVD-RAM | up to 12x | up to 12x | 4.7 GB |
| CD | |||
| CDROM | NA | up to 40X | up to 700 MB |
| CDR | up to 40X | up to 40X | up to 700 MB |
| CDRW | up to 32X | up to 32X | up to 700 MB |
| CD-DA | NA | up to 32X | up to 700 MB |
| Video CD | NA | up to 16X | up to 700 MB |
Memory card reader
Supports the following cards:
- Secure Digital (SD)
- Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
- MultiMediaCard (MMC)
- MultiMediaCard Plus (MMC Plus)
- Memory Stick (MS), including Memory Stick Pro (MS-Pro)
- xD Picture Card (xD)
Supports the following cards with an adapter:
- Mini Secure Digital (mini-SD)
- Micro Secure Digital (micro-SD)
- Reduced-Sized Multi Media Card (RS-MMC)
- MMC Mobile
- MS DUO
- MS Pro Duo
Computer Case
- Height: 36.8 cm (14.4 inches)
- Width: 16.5 cm (6.4 inches)
- Depth: 38.9 cm (15.3 inches)
- Weight: 8 Kg (17.6 lbs) - without packaging
| Bay size | Total Bays* |
|---|---|
| 13.33 cm (5.25 inch) ODD | 1 |
| 8.89 cm (3.5 inch) HDD | 1 |
| * Bays may be occupied by existing hardware. | |
Power Supply
- Form factor: Internal ATX
- Total wattage: 300W
- Nominal input voltage range:
- 100-127V/6A (50-60Hz)
- 200-240V/3A (50-60Hz)
- Dimensions: 150mm x 140mm x 86mm (5.9 x 5.5 x 3.4 inches)
- This power supply has an LED to indicate a possible failure condition when the LED is off and power is connected.
I/O Ports
Keyboard, mouse and input devices
Software

NOTE:HP provides basic support for software that comes with the computer. For in-depth feature assistance, refer to the help section in the software or on the software vendor's Web site.
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NOTE: This support document provides specifications and component images that reflect the original design intention for all PCs of this model. Under certain circumstances, a factory or service provider may install a component that meets or exceeds the listed specification and/or appears different than the image shown.
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