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HP Compaq dx2300 Microtower Business PC - Overview


Product description
Designed specifically for businesses with essential computing needs, the HP Compaq dx2300 Business Microtower PC provides practical features and functionality used every day by businesses, to help reduce complexity in your IT environment so you can focus on your business results.
Product features
Feature Description
Processor and Speed

One of the following
Intel Celeron D Processors

Intel Celeron D 331 Processor (2.66-GHz, 256-KB L2 cache, 533-MHz FSB) Intel Celeron D 336 Processor (2.80-GHz, 256-KB L2 cache, 533-MHz FSB) Intel Celeron D 347 Processor (3.06-GHz, 512-KB L2 cache, 533-MHz FSB) Intel Celeron D 352 Processor (3.20-GHz, 512-KB L2 cache, 533-MHz FSB) Intel Celeron D 356 Processor (3.33-GHz, 512-KB L2 cache, 533-MHz FSB) Intel Celeron D 360 Processor (3.46-GHz, 512-KB L2 cache, 533-MHz FSB) Intel Celeron D 420 Processor (1.60-GHz, 512-KB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB) Intel Celeron D 430 Processor (1.80-GHz, 512-KB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB) Intel Celeron D 440 Processor (2.00-GHz, 512-KB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB)

Intel Pentium 4 Processors

Intel Pentium 4 531 Processor (3.00-GHz, 1-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB) Intel Pentium 4 541 Processor (3.20-GHz, 1-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB) Intel Pentium 4 631 Processor (3.00-GHz, 2-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB) Intel Pentium 4 641 Processor (3.20-GHz, 2-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB) Intel Pentium 4 651 Processor (3.40-GHz, 2-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB)

Intel Pentium D Processors Intel Pentium D 915 Processor (2.80-GHz, 4-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB) Intel Pentium D 925 Processor (3.00-GHz, 4-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB) Intel Pentium D 935 Processor (3.20-GHz, 4-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB) Intel Pentium D 945 Processor (3.40-GHz, 4-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB)

Intel Pentium Dual-Core Processors

Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2140 Processor (1.60-GHz, 1-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB) Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160 Processor (1.80-GHz, 1-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB) Intel Core 2 Duo Processors Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 Processor (1.80-GHz, 2-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB) Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Processor (1.86-GHz, 2-MB L2 cache, 1066-MHz FSB) Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 Processor (1.86-GHz, 4-MB L2 cache, 1066-MHz FSB) Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 Processor (2.13-GHz, 2-MB L2 cache, 1066-MHz FSB) Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 Processor (2.13-GHz, 4-MB L2 cache, 1066-MHz FSB) Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Processor (2.40-GHz, 4-MB L2 cache, 1066-MHz FSB) Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 Processor (2.66-GHz, 4-MB L2 cache, 1066-MHz FSB)

NOTE: Intel processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor numbers differentiate features within each processor family, not across different processor families.
Hard Drives
  • 80-GB Serial ATA 3.0-Gb/s Hard Drive (7200 rpm)
  • 160-GB Serial ATA 3.0-Gb/s Hard Drive (7200 rpm)
  • 250-GB Serial ATA 3.0-Gb/s Hard Drive (7200 rpm)
System Memory
  • 256-MB DDR2 Synch DRAM PC2-5300 (667-MHz) Non-ECC (1 x 256-MB)
    NOTE: 256-MB configurations not supported by Windows Vista
  • 512-MB DDR2 Synch DRAM PC2-5300 (667-MHz) Non-ECC (1 x 512-MB)
  • 1-GB DDR2 Synch DRAM PC2-5300 (667-MHz) Non-ECC (1 x 1-GB)
  • 2-GB DDR2 Synch DRAM PC2-5300 (667-MHz) Non-ECC (2 x 1-GB)
Storage –

One or more of the following.
Diskette Drive
  • 1.44-MB Diskette Drive


Media Reader
  • HP 16-in-1 Media Reader and additional USB 2.0 port


Optical Drives

  • SATA CD-ROM drive (available in APJ only; not supported by Windows Vista)
  • SATA DVD-ROM Drive
  • SATA CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive (not supported by Windows Vista)
  • SATA DVD+/-RW (DL/DF) LightScribe Drive
Keyboard – One of the following
  • HP PS/2 Standard Keyboard
  • HP USB Standard Keyboard
Mouse – One of the following
  • PS/2 2-Button Scroll Mouse
  • PS/2 2-Button Optical Scroll Mouse
  • USB 2-Button Optical Scroll Mouse
  • USB 2-Button Scroll Mouse
Audio
  • Realtek ALC861 High Definition audio codec
  • 3D audio compliant with AC'97 Rev. 2.3 and HD Audio compatible
  • Internal PC speaker
Communication
  • Intel PRO/1000 PT Gigabit PCIe Adapter (full height)
  • Intel PRO/100 VE Network Connection
  • Agere 56K PCI Modem
Graphics
  • Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000
  • ATI Radeon X1300 (256MB SH) PCIe Graphics
  • ATI Radeon X1300 Pro (256MB DH) PCIe Graphics
Base Unit
  • Micro ATX microtower chassis, including power supply and front bezel
  • Five (5) drive bays and four expansion slots
  • Microsoft operating system CD
  • Active type heatsink
  • 92 x 92 x 25 mm chassis fan
  • System board with Intel 946GZ Express chipset, Intel I/O Controller Hub 7 (ICH7), Intel PRO/100 VE Network Connection, Intel GMA 3000 graphics, and Realtek audio, 1 full-height PCI 2.3 slot, 2 PCI Express x1 slots, 1 PCI Express x16 slot, 2 DDR2 DIMM memory slots
  • Serial ATA data connectors
  • Product documentation on CD
  • Power cord
  • HP system restore CD
Miscellaneous
  • HP Firewire / IEEE 1394 PCI Card (full height)
Technology and Features Memory Type
  • PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM (667-MHz) non-ECC
  • Up to 2-GB system memory standard
  • Up to 4-GB system memory supported


Hard Drive Interfaces Supported

  • Serial ATA
Software overview
Feature Description
Operating Systems
  • Genuine Windows Vista Business 32
  • Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic 32
  • Genuine Windows XP Professional SP2
  • Genuine Windows XP Home SP2
  • Red Flag Linux (China Only)
  • Free DOS


 
Application Software (availability varies by region)
  • Microsoft Office 2007 Basic.
  • Microsoft Office 2007 Small Business.
  • Microsoft Office 2007 Professional.
  • Microsoft Works 8.5
  • Roxio Easy Media Creator 9.1**
  • Intervideo WinDVD*
  • Symantec Antivirus 10
  • Sun Java Runtime Environment
  • Google Toolbar


NOTE: Certain Windows Vista product features require advanced or additional hardware.For details. Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor can help you determine which features of Windows Vista will run on your computer.
Service and Support On-site Warranty1: One-year (1-1-1) limited warranty delivers one year of on-site, next business-day2 service for parts and labor and includes free telephone support3 24 x 7. Global coverage2 ensures that any product purchased in one country and transferred to another non-restricted country will remain fully covered under the original warranty and service offering. One-year onsite and labor are not available in all countries.

NOTE:
  1. Terms and conditions may vary by country. Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Other warranty variations may be offered in your region.
  2. On-site service may be provided pursuant to a service contract between HP and an authorized HP third-party provider, and is not available in certain countries. Global service response times are based on commercially reasonable best effort and may vary by country.
  3. Technical telephone support applies only to HP-configured Compaq and third-party HP-qualified hardware and software. Toll-free calling and 24 x 7 support may not be available in some countries.

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