PrintProduct introduction date
25-Feb-2004
Countries sold in
- United States
- Canada
Product number
DW254A
Hardware
Base processor
Intel Celeron 2.8 GHz
- 400 MHz Front side bus
- Socket mPGA478
Chipset
845GV
Motherboard manufacturer
Memory
| Component | Attributes |
|---|---|
| Memory Installed | 256 MB (1 x 256) |
| Maximum allowed | 1 GB (2 x 512 MB) requires the replacement of the installed 256MB DIMM |
| Speed supported | PC2700 MB/sec (messages at PC2100 |
| Type | 184 pin, DDR1-333 SDRAM |
| DIMM slots | Two |
Hard drive
- 40 GB Ultra DMA
- 5400 rpm
CD-RW drive
48x24x48 maximum speed
Diskette drive
1.44 MB (3.5-inch)
Modem
High-speed V.92 ready data/fax modem
Video graphics
Integrated graphics with up to 64 MB shared video memory
Sound/audio
- Integrated AC97 audio
- Six speaker configurable
- Shipping default is two-channel mode
- Driver selectable modes are two/four/six channels or headphone
Network
Integrated 10/100Base-T networking interface
MPEG
MPEG2 for full-motion digital video
External I/O ports
I/O ports on the front panel
| Port type | Quantity |
|---|---|
| USB (2.0) | Two |
| Line-in | One |
| Headphone | One |
| Microphone | One |
I/O ports on the back panel
| Port type | Quantity |
|---|---|
| USB (2.0) | Four |
| Audio | One each (line-in, line-out, microphone) |
| Serial | One |
| Parallel | One |
| VGA (monitor) | One |
| LAN | One |
| PS/2 (keyboard, mouse) | Two |
Expansion slots (total)
| Slot type | Quantity |
|---|---|
| PCI | Three (two available) |
| DIMM | Two (one available) |
| AGP | No |
Drive bays (total)
| Bay type | Quantity |
|---|---|
| 5.25-inch, external | Two (one available) |
| 3.5-inch, internal | One (occupied) |
| 3.5-inch, external | One (occupied) |
Keyboard and mouse
- PS/2 Productivity keyboard
- Quebec keyboard kit for French Canada only (part number DQ185A)
- PS/2 scroller mouse
Software
Key to software:
- cd/dvd = media included in box
- eng = English only, even in French Canada
- fc = only available in French Canada
- nfc = not available in French Canada
| Software Category | Software Title |
|---|---|
| Operating System |
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| CD/CD-RW |
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| Entertainment, Music, and Games |
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| Imaging, Photography, Video, and Film |
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| Education and Reference |
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| Productivity and Finance |
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| Compaq Recovery |
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| Service and Support |
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| PC Security |
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| Utility, Maintenance, and Performance |
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| ISP Signup |
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Warranty
| Warranty Type | Warranty Duration |
|---|---|
| Parts and Labor | One year from date of purchase |
| Technical Telephone Assistance | One year from date of purchase 24 hour/7 days a week |
| Software Application Support | 30 days (upgraded to 90 days upon PC registration) 24 hour/7 days a week |
| Software Defective Media Replacement | 30 days (on media shipped in the box) |
| Self Repair (kits) | One year from date of purchase |
| Return to Compaq or to an Authorized Service Provider | One year from date of purchase |
