Motherboard
- Manufacturer: MSI
- Form factor: microATX - 24.4 cm (9.6 inches) x 24.4 cm (9.6 inches)
- Chipset: Intel H57 Express
- Memory sockets: 4 x DDR3
- Front side bus speeds: 2.5 GT/s DMI
- Processor socket: LGA1156
- Expansion Slots:
- 1 PCI Express x16 slot for graphics card
- 3 PCI Express x1 slots
- 1 PCI Express x1 minicard slot
- For more details, see Iona motherboard specifications .
Processor
Motherboard supports the following processor upgrades:
- Intel Core i7-8xx (Lynnfield core)
- Intel Core i5-7xx (Lynnfield core)
- Intel Core i5-6xx (Clarkdale core)
- Intel Core i3-5xx (Clarkdale core)
NOTE:Maximum processor core frequency <= 2.93GHz
Memory
Memory upgrade information:
- Supports DDR3 DIMMs only
- Dual channel memory architecture
- Four DDR3 DIMM (240-pin) sockets
- DIMM types:
- PC3-10600 (DDR3-1333)
- PC3-8500 (DDR3-1066)
- Non-ECC memory only, unbuffered
- Supports up to 16 GB on 64-bit PCs
- Maximum memory only if using 4GB DDR3 DIMM modules.

NOTE:32-bit PCs can only address less than 4.0 GB of memory. This motherboard is not planned for use with a 32-bit OS.
Video graphics
* VGA using included DVI-to-VGA adapter
- Interface: PCI Express x16
- Maximum resolution:
- HDMI TV resolution: up to 1080p*
- HDMI PC resolution: 1920x1200 at 60 Hz
- DVI TV resolution: up to 1080p*
- DVI PC resolution: 1920x1200 at 60 Hz
- VGA resolution: 2048x1536 at 75 Hz* Use ATI Catalyst Control Center software to optimize display
- 512 MB onboard memory
- Supports HDTV, Blu-ray, and HD DVD up to 1080p
- Supports two displays at the same time** On the full-size version, two of the three ports are usable at any one time
- Supports HDCP
*Integrated video is not available if a graphics card is installed.
- Integrated graphics using Intel H57 chipset (when compatible CPU is installed)
- Intel HD Graphics
Sound/Audio
Networking
- Technology: Realtek RTL8111DL 10/100 Mbps
- Data transfer speeds: up to 10/100/1000 Mbps
- Transmission standards: Gigabit 10-Base-GT Ethernet
- Interface type: PCI
- Data transfer speeds: up to 54 Mbps
- Transmission standards: 802.11 a/b/g/n
- Supported antenna connections: 2 (2 internal posts to connect an internal or extenal antenna)
- Operating band: 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz dual band
- Supported security protocols:
- WPA
- WEP
CD/DVD disc drive
- Interface: SATA
- Data buffer memory: 2 MB minimum
- LightScribe: yes
- Disc diameter: 120 mm
- Write and read speeds for supported formats and disc types are shown in this table:
| Formats/Disc types | Write speeds | Read speeds | Storage capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVD | |||
| DVD-ROM SL | NA | up to 16x | up to 4.7 GB |
| DVD-ROM DL | NA | up to 8X | up to 8.5 GB |
| DVD+R SL | up to 16x | up to 12X | up to 4.7 GB |
| DVD+R DL | up to 12x | up to 8x | up to 8.5 GB |
| DVD+RW SL | up to 8x | up to 8x | up to 4.7 GB |
| DVD+RW DL | not supported | ||
| DVD-R SL | up to 16x | up to 12x | up to 4.7 GB |
| DVD-R DL | up to 12x | up to 8x | up to 8.5 GB |
| DVD-RW SL | up to 6x | up to 8x | up to 4.7 GB |
| DVD-RW DL | not supported | ||
| DVD-RAM | up to 12x | up to 12x | 4.7 GB |
| CD | |||
| CDROM | NA | up to 40X | up to 700 MB |
| CDR | up to 40X | up to 40X | up to 700 MB |
| CDRW | up to 32X | up to 32X | up to 700 MB |
| CD-DA | NA | up to 32X | up to 700 MB |
| Video CD | NA | up to 16X | up to 700 MB |
Memory Card Reader
- Supports the following cards:
- CompactFlash I
- CompactFlash II
- IBM Microdrive
- SecureDigital (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)
Computer Case
- Height: 40 cm (15.75 inches)
- Width: 17.78 cm (7 inches)
- Length: 43.18 cm (17 inches)
| Bay size | Total Bays* |
|---|---|
| 13.33 cm (5.25 inch) | 2 |
| 8.89 cm (3.5 inch) | 3 |
| * Bays may be occupied by existing hardware. | |
I/O Ports
Figure 8: Back I/O panel

1 - USB ports: 2
2 - S/PDIF optical output port
3 - IEEE 1394 port
4 - RJ45 LAN
5 - Video Graphics Adapter port
6 - Center/Subwoofer port (yellow orange)
7 - Rear Speaker Out port (black)
8 - Side Speaker Out port (gray)
9 - Line In port (light blue)
10 - Line Out port (lime)
11 - Microphone port (pink)
12 - DVI port
13 - USB ports: 4
Keyboard, mouse and input devices
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.
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