Compaq CQ2900EC Desktop PC Product Specifications

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Product release information

Product number

C3V37EA

Release date

29-Sep-2012

Country/region sold in

Czech Republic/Slovakia

Motherboard

APXD1-DM (Redwood A)

Figure 1: Motherboard top view

Image of motherboard

Manufacturer: Pegatron
Form factor: Mini-ITX form factor: 17 cm (6.7 inches) x 17 cm (6.7 inches)
Chipset: AMD Hudson-D1 FCH
Memory sockets: 2 x DDR3
Front side bus speeds: 4 lanes, 5 GT/s per lane UMI (Unified Media Interface)
Processor socket: Not applicable because the processor is soldered down to the motherboard
For more details, see Redwood A motherboard specifications .

Processor

Processor information

AMD Fusion E1-1200 (Zacate) Dual Core processor soldered down on the motherboard
TDP: 18W
Socket type: Not applicable

NOTE:

The processor cannot be upgraded because the processor is soldered down to the motherboard.

Memory

2 GB

Amount: 2 GB
Speed: PC3-12800 MB/sec (runs at PC3-8500 in this system)
Type: DDR3-1600

Memory upgrade information

Single channel memory architecture
Two 240-pin DDR3 uDIMM sockets
Supports DDR3 uDIMMs
- PC3-8500 (1066 MHz)
Non-ECC memory only, unbuffered
Supports up to 4 GB on 32-bit* systems
Supports up to 8 GB on 64-bit systems

NOTE:

32-bit systems cannot address a full 4.0 GB of memory

Video graphics

Integrated graphics

Integrated video is not available if a graphics card is installed

Integrated graphics: Radeon HD 7310
DVI and VGA output ports (can be used at the same time)

Sound/Audio

Integrated Realtek ALC662 Audio

*Integrated audio is not available if a sound card is installed.

High Definition 6 channel audio with jack sensing
Realtek ALC662 CODEC

Networking

LAN: 10-Base-T

Technology: Atheros AR8152
Data transfer speeds: up to 10/100 Mb/s
Transmission standards: 10-Base-T Ethernet

Hard drive

500 GB

Figure 2: Hard drive

Image of hard drive

Size: 500 GB
Interface: SATA
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM

CD/DVD disc drive

SuperMulti DVD Burner drive

Figure 3: Optical drive

Image of the optical drive

Interface: SATA
Data buffer memory: 2 MB minimum
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 8x	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 8x	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 5x	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 24X	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

Media card reader

Multimedia card reader

Secure Digital (SD)
Memory Stick (MS), including Memory Stick Pro (MS-Pro)

Supports the following cards with an adapter:

Mini Secure Digital (mini-SD)
Micro Secure Digital (micro-SD)
MS DUO
MS Pro Duo

Computer Case

Mini-tower

Height: 35.5 cm (14 inches)
Width: 16.5 cm (6.5 inches)
Depth: 38.1 cm (15 inches)
Weight: 4.94 kg (10.89 lbs) - without packaging

Bay size	Total Bays*
13.33 cm (5.25 inch) ODD	1
8.89 cm (3.5 inch) HDD	1
* Bays may be occupied by existing hardware.

Power Supply

External 65W (100V-240V)

Total wattage: 65W

Input voltage:

100-127V (50-60Hz)
200-240V (50-60Hz)

Output voltage:

19V DC

I/O Ports

Front I/O ports

USB 2.0: 2
Microphone: 1
Headphone: 1

Back I/O ports

Figure 4: Back I/O ports

1 - DC input power

2 - DVI-D

3 - VGA

4 - LAN

5 - USB 2.0: 4

6 - Audio: Line in

7 - Audio: Line out

8 - Audio: Microphone

Keyboard, mouse and input devices

Compaq USB keyboard

Figure 5: Top view of keyboard

Image of keyboard

Interface: USB
Cable length: 1.33 m (4 feet, 4 inches)
Dimensions:
- Height: 27 mm (1.1 inch)
- Width: 147.6 mm (5.8 inches)
- Length: 456 mm (18 inches)
Special buttons*:
- Volume up
- Volume down
- Mute
  
  * Buttons are not configurable
Extended Key:
- Sleep

Compaq USB optical mouse

Figure 6: Top view of mouse

Image of mouse

Interface: USB
Cable length: 1.8 m (6 feet)
Buttons: left, right, and clickable scroll wheel

Software

Titles that shipped with PC

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 Category	Software Title
Operating System	Ubuntu Linux (64-bit)

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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