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Motherboard
- Manufacturer: ASUS
- Form factor: Micro-ATX: 24.4 cm (9.6 inches) x 24.4 cm (9.6 inches)
- Chipset: NVIDIA GeForce 9100
- Memory sockets: 4 x DDR2
- Front side bus speeds: 5200MT/s (5.2 GT/s)
- Processor socket: AM2+
- Expansion Slots:
- 1 PCI Express x16 slot for graphics card
- 3 PCI Express x1 slots
- Supports an optional PCI extender card providing two PCI slots
- For more details, see Viola motherboard specifications .
Processor
Socket type: AM2+
TDP: 125 watt
Motherboard supports the following processor upgrades:
- Phenom with Quad Core (Agena) technology 9xxx series (AM2+) up to 9700 (up to 125 watt)
- Phenom with Triple-Core (Toliman) technology 8xxx series (AM2+) up to 8xxx (up to 125 watt)
- Athlon 64 X2 with Dual Core technology (AM2) up to 6400+ (up to 125 watt)
Memory
- Dual channel memory architecture
- Four 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets
- Supported DIMM types:
- PC2-5300 (667 MHz)
- PC2-6400 (800 MHz)
- PC2-8500 (1066 MHz)*
NOTE:HP does not recommend using PC2-8500. This motherboard can support only one PC2-8500 DIMM per channel (2 DIMMS total), which limits the maximum memory. - Non-ECC memory only, unbuffered
- Supports 2GB DDR2 DIMMs
- Supports up to 8 GB on 64 bit PCs
- Supports up to 4 GB* on 32 bit PCs
NOTE:*Actual available memory may be less
Video graphics
* VGA using included DVI-to-VGA adapter
- Interface: PCI Express x16
- Maximum resolution:
- HDMI TV resolution: up to 1080p*
- HDMI PC resolution: 2048x1536 at 75 Hz
- DVI TV resolution: up to 1080p*
- DVI PC resolution (single-link): 1920x1200 at 60 Hz
- VGA resolution: 2048x1536 at 85 Hz* Use NVIDIA software to optimize display
- 256 MB onboard memory
- Supports two displays at the same time
- Supports HDCP
*Integrated video is not available if a graphics card is installed.
- Integrated graphics using nVidia GeForce 8200
- Supports concurrent use of dual displays connected to onboard DVI and VGA connectors.
- Also supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards as independent graphics adapters.
Sound/Audio
*Integrated audio is not available if a sound card is installed.
- Audio CODEC: Realtek ALC888S
- 8 channel high-definition audio
Networking
- Interface: Integrated into motherboard
- Technology: Realtek RTL8211B-GR
- Data transfer speeds: up to 10/100/100 Mb/s (Gigabit Ethernet) LAN NOTE: Gigabit Ethernet is backwards compatible with 10/100 Mb/s network hardware.
- Transmission standards: 1000-Base-T Ethernet
Hard drive
CD/DVD disc drive
- Interface: SATA
- Data buffer memory: 2 MB
- Maximum storage capacity: 8.5 GB
- 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 |
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| DVD-RAM | up to 12x |
| DVD+R DL write once | up to 8x |
| DVD-R DL write once | up to 8x |
| DVD+R write once | up to 16x |
| DVD+RW rewriteable | up to 8x |
| DVD-R write once | up to 16x |
| DVD-RW rewriteable | up to 6x |
| DVD-ROM read | up to 16x |
| CDR write once | up to 40x |
| CDRW rewriteable | up to 32x |
| CDROM read | up to 40x |
Memory Card Reader
Supports the following cards:
- Compact Flash I
- Compact Flash II
- IBM Microdrive
- Memory Stick (MS)
- Memory Stick Duo
- Memory Stick Pro (PRO)
- Memory Stick Pro Duo
- MultiMediaCard (MMC)
- MultiMediaCard Mobile (MMC mobile)
- MultiMediaCard Plus (MMC plus)
- Reduced size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC)
- Secure Digital (SD)
- Secure Digital miniSD (Mini)
- SmartMedia
- xD Picture Card (xD)
Computer Case
| Bay | Total Bays* |
|---|---|
| 13.33 cm (5.25 inch) | 2 |
| 8.89 cm (3.5 inch) | 1 |
| Personal Media Drive | 1 |
| * Bays may be occupied by existing hardware. | |
I/O Ports
Figure 9: Back I/O panel
1 - PS/2 mouse (green)
2 - SPDIF coaxial out
3 - Video Graphics Adapter
4 - IEEE 1394
5 - RJ-45 Network (LAN)
6 - Audio: Center/Subwoofer (yellow orange)
7 - Audio: Rear Speaker Out (black)
8 - Audio: Line In (light blue)
9 - Audio: Line Out (lime)
10 - Audio: Microphone (pink)
11 - Audio: Side Speaker Out (gray)
12 - USB 2.0: 4
13 - DVI
14 - PS/2 keyboard (purple)
Keyboard, mouse and input devices
- Interface Type: PS/2
- Cable length: 2 meters (78.74 inches)
- Special buttons:
- HP Club: launches My HP Club Website
- Internet: launches a Website like Yahoo
- E-mail: launches a Website like Yahoo Mail
- Search: launches an Internet search Website
- Info: launches Help and Support application
- Eject 1 and Eject 2
- Burn CD/DVD: launches a CD/DVD record application (depends on application installed on the individual system)
- Scan previous track
- Play/pause
- Scan next track
- Stop
- Volume control
- Mute
A keyboard kit for French Canada to enhance the keyboard experience when using this computer with the French language.
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.
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NOTE: This support document provides specifications and component images that reflect the original design intention for all PCs of this model. Under certain circumstances, a factory or service provider may install a component that meets or exceeds the listed specification and/or appears different than the image shown.
