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Figure 1: HP pavilion model 9870 featuring new silver chassis
Worldwide introduction date
24-Jan-2001: US and Canada (includes Quebec)
Model number
  • P3952A
Base processor and speed
  • Intel 1.3 GHz processor
    • PGA423
    • 400 MHz FSB
Chipset
  • Intel 850
Motherboard manufacturer
Asus
Chassis physical measurement
MeasurementInches
Height 19 1/2
Depth 19 1/2
Width 8 5/8
Memory
ComponentAttributes
RAM (standard) 128 MB PC600 Rambus (RDRAM)
Maximum 1GB (4 x 256 MB RIMM)
Speed 400 MHz synchronous
Rambus channels 2
Sockets 4 / 184-pin RIMMs
Size 128, 144, and 256 MB RIMMs
Pairs Required Yes. Rambus RIMM modules must be installed in pairs, and both modules within a channel must be identical (same manufacturer and type).

If there is an unpopulated RIMM socket (in a channel), it must be loaded with a C-RIMM (continuity module) to complete the Rambus channel. For example, populate each channel with:

RIMM + RIMM or RIMM + C-RIMM
Free RIMM sockets 2
Type Supported Intel PC600 RDRAM 400 MHz
NOTE: Free RIMM slots may vary due to availability of memory components at the time the PC is manufactured.
Cache
LevelQuantity
Level 1 (Primary) 32 kilobytes (KB) (on processor)
Upgrade Sockets None
Level 2 256 KB (on processor)
Hard drive
  • 60 gigabytes (GB) Ultra DMA (3.5-inch form factor)
CD-RW drive
AttributeProperties
Speed Write: 8x

Rewrite: 4x

Read: 32x
CD-Read Access Speed 150 ms
CD-Read Transfer Rate Read/Write (KB/sec) 150 - 175 (1x read/write)

300 - 350 (2x read/write)

600 - 700 (4x read/write)

1200 - 1400 (8x read only)

3600 - 4100 (10x - 24x read only)
DVD-ROM drive
AttributeDVDCD-ROM
Speed 12x 32x maximum
Access speed 120 to 180 ms 90 to 120 ms
Transfer Rate 5.52 to 8.1 MB per second 3.6 to 4.8 MB per second
Network card
  • HP 10/100 BaseT LAN Adapter (Ethernet)
Diskette drive
  • 44 MB (3.5-inch form factor)
Fax/data modem
AttributeProperties
Modem V.90 56K modem (Cheetah)
Data Speed 56 Kbps
Fax Speed Up to 14.4 Kbps
Plug and Play Yes
Hayes Compatible Yes
Data Compression v.42 bis
Error Correction v.42
COM Port (default) 2
IRQ (default) Variable
EIA Fax Commands Class 1
Video
AttributeProperties
Video Graphics AGP Interface
Controller Nvidia TNT2 PRO 32 MB AGP-4x card
Video Memory 32 MB
Feature Connector (game/joystick) Yes
Resolutions: 640 x 480: 16/256/32 K/64 K/16.7 M colors

800 x 600: 16/256/32 K/64 K colors

1024 x 768: 16/256/32 K/64 K colors

1280 x 1024: 256 colors
MPEG-1/2
  • MPEG-2 for full-screen, full-motion digital video
Sound/audio
AttributeProperties
Compatibility 3-D Stereo, PCI, 16-bit Sound
Controller Floyd LC
Location Up; Floyd LC audio card
Noise Cancellation Yes
Line Out Yes
3-D Spatializer Yes
Wavetable Yes
Tone Control No
Microphone With HP Pavilion Multimedia Display
Speakers HP/Polk Audio "E" silver stereo speakers (left and right)
External ports
Total external ports
Port TypeQuantity
USB 6 (2 are on keyboard)
Serial 2
Parallel 1
Game 1
IEEE 1394 1
Front panel I/O
Port TypeQuantity
USB 2
Serial (Digital Camera) 1
IEEE 1394 1
Expansion slots
Total expansion slots
Port TypeQuantity
PCI 5
AGP 1
Available expansion slots
Port TypeQuantity
PCI 2
Drive bays
Total drive bays
Bay TypeQuantity
3.5-inch, external 1
5.25-inch, external 3
3.5-inch, internal 1
Combo 1
Free drive bays
Bay TypeQuantity
3.5-inch, internal 1
Combo 1
System power
AC input
  • 185W max
  • Input Frequency: 43/66 Hz
  • Voltage: 120V - 230V
  • Maximum output wattage: 124W or 149W
Power supply output
DC VoltageCurrent
+12V 4.0 A
+5V 25.0 A
+3.3V 16.0 A
-5V 0.3 A
-12V 0.5 A
Keyboard/mouse
  • HP silver one-touch Internet keyboard with two USB ports* (Halo)
  • HP silver two-button scrolling mouse with USB connector
    * For Quebec customers, a French-Canadian keyboard kit is available. The keyboard kit includes localized keyboard, documentation, and software.
Supported operating systems (OS/NOS)
  • Microsoft (R) Windows Millennium Edition
    NOTE: The only operating system supported on this HP Pavilion PC is MS Windows Millennium Edition.
Software build ID
  • Software Build ID: Alcatraz-U 04NABA0003
Complete software package
The following software is preloaded on the hard disk drive and can be reloaded by using the Recovery CD-ROM.
SoftwareDescription
Operating System Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
Productivity and Finance Microsoft Works 2000

QuickLink III Fax Software by SmithMicro

Microsoft Money 2000

Quicken (R) Basic 2000 by Intuit

Trellix Web by Trellix
Education and Reference Microsoft Encarta 2000 Encyclopedia Deluxe Online
Entertainment eMusic icon/Weblink

MusicMatch Jukebox by MusicMatch

Real Audio Player by Real Networks

Adaptec Direct CD Adaptec Easy CD Creator DVD 2000 by InterVideo
Internet and Online America Online

AT&T WorldNet

CompuServe WinCim

Disney's Blast Online

Earthlink

GTE

HP at Home Owners Website/Customized Browser

HP Internet Connection Center

Mindspring

NETCOMplete by NETCOM

PRODIGY Internet Service
Service and Support BackWeb InfoExpress Client

Electronic Registration

HP Pavilion Recovery Kit

HP Pavilion User's Guide HP Instant Support

VirusScan by McAfee
What ships in the box with the HP Pavilion PC
Items
  • HP silver one-touch Internet USB keyboard (Halo)
  • HP silver 2-button scrolling mouse with USB connector
  • HP/Polk Audio “E” stereo speakers (left and right)
  • Phone cable
  • "Y" speaker cable
  • Power cord
CDs
  • CD Collection Kit **
    • MS Works 2000
    • MS Encarta Encyclopedia 2000 (French-Canadian version only)
    • MS Money 2000
  • HP Recovery kit **, containing:
    • HP Recovery disk(s)
    • HP Application Recovery disk
Documentation
  • HP Pavilion User’s Guide (installed on PC)
  • HP Setup Poster
  • Start Here Guide
  • HP Getting Started Microsoft Windows SE **
  • HP Pavilion Quick Start Guide
  • Support Path Card
  • Warranty Sheet
  • 60-Day bonus warranty
** Replacement of missing or damaged manuals and software covered under Warranty. See section below for warranty and usage coverage.
Product Warranty
USA (toll number)
WarrantyDuration
Hardware:

Return to HP (service is provided by an HP authorized Central Repair Center).

Carry-In

Self-Repair
1 Year

1 Year

1 Year
Phone Support - HP bundled hardware and HP pre-installed bundled software 1 Year
Manuals and Software Replacement 90 Days
Canada (toll number)
WarrantyDuration
Hardware:

Carry-In

On-site

Self-Repair
1 Year

1 Year

1 Year
Phone Support - HP bundled hardware and HP pre-installed bundled software 1 Year
Manuals and Software Replacement 90 Days