Compaq dc5800 - Microtower PC Reference Guide

Expansion Cards
The computer has one standard low-profile PCI expansion slot that can accommodate an expansion
card up to 17.46 cm (6.875 inches) in length. The computer also has two PCI Express x1 expansion
slots and one PCI Express x16 expansion slot.
NOTE: The PCI and PCI Express slots support only low profile cards.
Item Description
1 PCI Express x16 expansion slot
2 PCI expansion slot
3 PCI Express x1 expansion slot
4 PCI Express x1 expansion slot
NOTE: You can install a PCI Express x1, x4, x8, or x16 expansion card in the PCI Express x16
expansion slot.
To install an expansion card:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (
Preparation for Disassembly on page 110).
2. Remove the access panel (
Computer Access Panel on page 116).
3. Locate the correct vacant expansion socket on the system board and the corresponding expansion
slot on the back of the computer chassis.
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Compaq dc5800 - Microtower PC Specifications

General

Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Pentium Dual-Core, Intel Celeron
Memory	Up to 8 GB DDR2 SDRAM
Graphics	Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM, DVD+/-RW
Form Factor	Microtower
Expansion Slots	1 PCI, 2 PCIe x1, 1 PCIe x16
Audio	Integrated High Definition Audio
Network	Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
Ports	VGA, Serial, Parallel, PS/2, Audio in/out
Operating System	Windows Vista Business, Windows XP Professional
Power Supply	300W
USB Ports	8 USB 2.0 (2 front, 6 rear)