Product number
EX255AA
Introduction date
30-May-2006
Country/region sold in:
- US
- Canada
Hardware
Base processor
Celeron M 380 (D) 1.6 GHz
- 400 MHz front side bus
- Socket 479
Chipset
Intel 915GV
Motherboard
- Manufacturer: Asus
- Motherboard Name: PTGV-DM
- HP/Compaq motherboard name: Onyx2-GL8E
Memory
| Component | Attributes |
|---|---|
| Memory Installed | 512 MB |
| Maximum allowed | 2 GB (2 x 1 GB) |
| Speed supported | PC2-4200 MB/sec (Runs as PC2-3200) |
| Type | 240 pin, DDR2 SDRAM |
Hard drive
- 200 GB SATA
- 7200 rpm
16X DVD(+/-)R/RW (+/-)R DL LightScribe drive
- Must use Double-Layer media discs in order to take advantage of the DL technology
- Must use LightScribe-enabled media discs and supporting software in order to take advantage of the LightScribe technology
| Function | Maximum speed |
|---|---|
| DVD-R DL Write Once | Up to 4X |
| DVD+R DL Write Once | Up to 2.4X |
| DVD+R Write Once | Up to 16X |
| DVD+RW Rewritable | Up to 4X |
| DVD-R Write Once | Up to 8X |
| DVD-RW Rewritable | Up to 4X |
| DVD ROM Read | Up to 16X |
| CD-R Write Once | Up to 40X |
| CD-RW Rewritable | Up to 24X |
| CD-ROM Read | Up to 40X |
Modem
56K bps data/fax modem
Video Graphics
Integrated graphics
Sound/Audio
Integrated High Definition audio
- Realtek ALC 880 chipset
- Supports up to 8 audio channels
- Dolby Pro Logic II compatible
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 (2 slot) + 1 USB | One |
I/O ports on the back panel
| Port type | Quantity |
|---|---|
| PS2 (keyboard, mouse) | Two (one each) |
| VGA | One |
| USB | Four |
| 1394 | One |
| LAN | One |
| SPDIF out (coaxial) | One |
| Audio (side speaker out, rear speaker out, center speaker out, line-in, line-out, microphone) | One Each |
Expansion slots
| Slot type | Quantity |
|---|---|
| PCI | One (None available) |
Drive bays
| Bay type | Quantity |
|---|---|
| 5.25" external | One (None available) |
| 3.5" internal | One (None available) |
Keyboard and mouse
- HP multimedia 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 Category | Software Title |
|---|---|
| Operating System |
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| CD/CD-RW/DVD/DVD+RW |
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| Education & Reference |
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| Entertainment, Music & Games |
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| Imaging, Photography, Video & Film |
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| Productivity & Finance |
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| Security |
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| Utility, Maintenance & Performance |
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| Recovery |
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| Service & Support |
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| Internet Solutions |
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| HP Partner offers |
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Warranty
| Warranty type | Warranty duration |
|---|---|
| Hardware parts and labor | One Year from date of purchase |
| Technical telephone assistance | One Year from date of purchase |
| Recovery CD's | One Year (recommend use of CD Creator to make CD set) |
| Software media replacement | 90 Days (on media shipped in box from factory) |
| Software application support | 90 Days |
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