PrintProduct number
DW256A
Introduction date
10-Mar-2004
Country/region sold in
- United States
- Canada
Hardware
Base processor and speed
AMD Athlon(B) XP 3000+ 2.167 GHz
- Advanced 333 MHz front side bus
- Socket A
Chipset
Via KM400A
Motherboard
- ASUS A7V8Z-LA
- HP/Compaq name: Kelut-GL6E
Memory
| Component | Attributes |
|---|---|
| Ram (installed) | 512 MB (1X512MB) up to 64 MB shared video memory |
| Maximum allowed | 1 GB (2 x 512MB) |
| Speed supported | PC2700 MB/sec |
| Type | 184 pin, DDR1-333 SDRAM |
| DIMM slots | Two |
| Open slots | One available |
Hard drive
- 160GB Ultra DMA
- 7200 rpm
Multimedia drive
| Type | Attributes |
|---|---|
| DVD+R Write Once | 4X |
| DVD+RW Rewritable | 2.4X |
| DVD ROM Read | 8X |
| CDR Write Once | 16X |
| CDRW Rewritable | 10X |
| CDROM Read | 40X |
| Power | DC5V, DC12V |
| Video Standards | PAL, NTSC |
| Interface | IDE |
| Data Buffer Memory | 2 MB |
CD-ROM
48x maximum speed
Diskette drive
1.44 MB (3.5-inch)
Video graphics
Integrated with up to 64 MB allocated video memory
Sound/audio
Integrated AC97 audio, six channel configurable
Network
Integrated 10/100Base-T networking interface
MPEG
MPEG2 for full-motion digital video
9-in-1 card
- USB interface
- 9-in-1 digital media card reader supports the following cards:
- Compact Flash I
- Compact Flash II
- SmartMedia
- Memory Stick
- Memory Stick Pro
- MultiMediaCard
- Secure Digital (SD)
- Micro Drive
- xD Picture Card (xD = extreme digital)
External I/O ports
I/O ports on the front panel
| Port type | Quantity |
|---|---|
| USB (2.0) | Three (One on 9-in-1 faceplate, two on motherboard) |
| 9-in-1 media card reader | One card with four slots |
| IEEE 1394 | One |
| Headphone | One |
| Line-in | One |
| Microphone | One |
I/O ports on the back panel
| Port type | Quantity |
|---|---|
| USB (2.0) | Four |
| IEEE 1394 | One |
| Audio | One each (line-in, line-out, microphone) |
| Serial | One |
| Parallel | One |
| LAN | One |
| VGA (monitor) | One |
| PS/2 (keyboard, mouse) | Two |
Expansion slots (total)
| Slot type | Quantity |
|---|---|
| PCI | Three (two available) |
| DIMM | Two (one available) |
| AGP 8x | One (available) |
Drive bays (total)
| Bay type | Quantity |
|---|---|
| 5.25-inch, external | Two (both occupied) |
| 3.5-inch, external | Two (both occupied) |
Keyboard and mouse
- HP PS/2 Home Professional keyboard
- HP 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/DVD |
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| Entertainment, Music, and Games |
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| Imaging, Photography, Video, and Film |
|
| Education and Reference |
|
| 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 |
