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Product number
KQ497AA
Introduction date
13-May-2008
Country/region sold in:
  • United States
  • Canada
Hardware
Base processor
Core 2 Quad Q6700 (K) 2.66 GHz
  • 1066 MHz front side bus
  • Socket 775
Chipset
Intel G33 Express
Motherboard
  • Manufacturer: Asus
  • Motherboard Name: IPIBL-LB
  • HP/Compaq motherboard name: Benicia-GL8E
Memory
ComponentAttributes
Memory Installed6 GB
Maximum allowed8 GB (4 x 2 GB) (64-bit OS)

4 GB* (4 x 1 GB) (32-bit OS)

*Actual available memory may be less
Speed supportedPC2-6400 MB/sec
Type240 pin, DDR2 SDRAM
Hard drive
  • 750 GB SATA 3G (3.0 Gb/sec)
  • 7200 rpm
16X DVD(+/-)R/RW 12X RAM (+/-)R DL LightScribe SATA 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
FunctionMaximum speed
DVD-RAMUp to 12X
DVD-R DL Write OnceUp to 8X
DVD+R DL Write OnceUp to 8X
DVD+R Write OnceUp to 16X
DVD+RW RewritableUp to 8X
DVD-R Write OnceUp to 16X
DVD-RW RewritableUp to 6X
DVD ROM ReadUp to 16X
CD-R Write OnceUp to 40X
CD-RW RewritableUp to 32X
CD-ROM ReadUp to 40X
Modem
56K bps data/fax modem
Wireless
Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g/n
Video Graphics
GeForce 9500 GS
  • 512 MB GDDR2 memory
  • I/O Ports: HDMI, VGA, dual-link DVI
Television
TV tuner card with FM tuner
Sound/Audio
Integrated High Definition audio
  • Realtek ALC 888S chipset
  • Supports up to 8 audio channels
Network (LAN)
Integrated 10/100/1000 Base-T networking interface
Memory card reader
  • IR Receiver
  • Supports the following cards:
    • Compact Flash I
    • Compact Flash II
    • IBM Microdrive
    • Secure Digital (SD)
    • mini-SD
    • MultiMediaCard (MMC)
    • Reduced size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC)
    • MultiMediaCard Plus (MMC plus)
    • MultiMediaCard Mobile (MMC mobile)
    • Memory Stick
    • Memory Stick Pro
    • Memory Stick Duo
    • Memory Stick Pro Duo
    • SmartMedia
    • xD Picture Card (xD = extreme digital)
External I/O ports
I/O ports on the front panel
Port typeQuantity
15-in-1 (4 slot) + IR Receiver One
1394One
USBTwo
HeadphoneOne
MicrophoneOne
Audio L-ROne
S-video inOne
Composite video inOne
I/O ports on the back panel
Port typeQuantity
PS2 (keyboard, mouse)Two (one each)
VGAOne (disabled due to the installation of a graphics card)
USBFour
1394aOne
LANOne
SPDIF out (coaxial)One
SPDIF inOne
Audio (side speaker out, rear speaker out, center speaker out, line-in, line-out, microphone)One Each
Expansion slots
Slot typeQuantity
PCIOne (None available)
PCI Express x16One (None available)
PCI Express x1Two (None available)
Drive bays
Bay typeQuantity
5.25"Two (One available)
3.5"Two (One available)
Personal Media DriveOne (One available)
Technologies
  • nVidia Pure Video
Keyboard and mouse
  • HP multimedia keyboard
  • Quebec Keyboard Kit (French Canada only)
  • HP PS/2 optical mouse
Remote Control
USB infrared remote
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.
Software titles that shipped with PC
Software CategorySoftware Title
Operating System
  • Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit) with Vista Service Pack 1
CD/CD-RW/DVD/DVD+RW
  • Windows Movie Maker & Windows DVD Maker
  • CyberLink DVD Suite 5
  • LightScribe Template Labeler
Entertainment, Music & Games
  • My HP Games
Imaging, Photography, Video & Film
  • Muvee autoProducer
Productivity
  • Adobe Reader
  • Microsoft Works 9
  • Microsoft Office Home and Student Edition 2007 Trial
Security
  • Norton Internet Security 2008 (60-day security update subscription)
Support
  • HP Total Care Advisor
  • HP Hardware Diagnostic Tools
  • Help & Support Center
  • HP Easy Backup
  • Online documentation
Recovery
  • HP Recovery Manager
Internet Solutions
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer
  • Yahoo toolbar
  • ISP offers
HP Partner offers (may vary)
  • Snapfish PictureMover (US only)