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Product number

ED891AA

Introduction date

15-Sep-2005

Country/region sold in

United States
Canada

Bundle information

The a1203w-b desktop PC bundle (part numbers ED892AA, ED892AB, ED892AD) includes:

a1203w Desktop PC, part number ED891AA
F1523h 15" TFT LCD display monitor

Hardware

Base processor

Sempron 3000+ 1.8 GHz:

1600 MT/s (Mega Transfers/second)
Socket 754

Chipset

SIS 760

Motherboard

Manufacturer: Asus
Motherboard Name: K8S-LA
HP/Compaq motherboard name: Salmon-GL6E

Memory

Component	Attributes
Memory Installed	512 MB (2 x 256)
Maximum allowed	2 GB (2 x 1 GB) requires the replacement of the installed 256 MB DIMMs
Speed supported	PC3200 MB/sec
Type	184 pin, DDR SDRAM
DIMM slots	Two
Open DIMM slots	None

Hard drive

40 GB
5400 rpm

CD-RW drive

48X/32X/48X

Type	Attributes
Write	48X
Rewrite	32X
Read	48X

Modem

PCI K56flex data/fax modem

Video graphics

Integrated with up to 128 MB allocated video memory

Sound/audio

Controller: AC97 audio
Location: Integrated

Network (LAN)

Integrated 10/100 Base-T networking interface

Memory card reader

USB interface
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
9-in-1 (4 slot) + 1 USB	One
IEEE 1394	One
USB (2.0)	Two
Headphone	One
Line-in	One
Microphone	One

I/O ports on the back panel

Port type	Quantity
PS/2 (keyboard, mouse)	Two (one each)
VGA (monitor)	One
Parallel	One
Serial	One
USB (2.0)	Four
IEEE 1394	One
LAN	One
Audio	One each (line-in, line-out, microphone)

Expansion slots

Slot type	Quantity
PCI	Three (two available)
AGP	One (available)
DIMM	Two (occupied)

Drive bays

Bay type	Quantity
5.25-inch, external	Two (one available)
3.5-inch, external	Two (one available)
3.5-inch, internal	One (occupied)

Keyboard and mouse

HP PS/2 keyboard
Quebec Keyboard Kit (French Canada only)
HP PS/2 scroller mouse

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.

Key to software:

cd/dvd = media included in box
fc = only available in French Canada
nfc = not available in French Canada

**Software titles that shipped with PC**
Software Category	Software Title
Operating System	Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Service Pack 2
CD/CD-RW/DVD/DVD+RW	WinDVD 5 Player Basic (with optional 7.1 upgrade) Sonic DigitalMedia Plus 7.02
Education and Reference	Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 2005 Standard (fc) MSN Encarta Standard (online) (nfc)
Entertainment, Music, and Games	iTunes 4.8 (w/Quicktime) Microsoft Plus Digital Media Edition LE (nfc) Real Player My HP Games (nfc)
Imaging, Photography, Video, and Film	HP Software Update HP Image Zone 5 muvee autoProducer 4
Productivity and Finance	Adobe Reader Microsoft Works 8.0 Microsoft Office 2003 Student Teacher Edition Trial Microsoft Money 2005 (nfc) Quicken New User Edition 2005 (nfc)
PC Security	Norton Internet Security 2005 AntiSpyware Edition (60-day security update subscription) Norton Security Center
Utility, Maintenance, and Performance	HP Organize (nfc) PC-Doctor 5 for Windows
HP Recovery	Microsoft system restore HP Recovery Software Suite Software Repair Wizard
Service and Support	Updates from HP Help & Support Center Desktop Web-based registration Online documentation
ISP Signup	Google toolbar Connectivity Support Tools (nfc) ISP offers
HP Partner offers	Snapfish Adobe Store Weatherbug Symantec Security Check NetSmartz IntelliMover Data Transfer @Backup Online Backup SwapDrive Online File Sharing

Warranty

**Standard warranty included with purchase**
Warranty type	Warranty duration
Hardware 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	90 days 24 hour/7 days a week
Software Media Replacement	90 days (on media shipped in box from factory)
Self Repair Kits (express parts program)	One year from date of purchase
Return to HP or to an Authorized Service Provider	One year from date of purchase