Compaq dc5850 - Microtower PC Technical Reference Guide

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System Overview
2.1 Introduction
The HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC personal computers (Figure 2-1) deliver an outstanding
combination of manageability, serviceability, and compatibility for enterprise environments.
Based on an AMD processor with the AMD 780V chipset, these systems emphasize performance
along with industry compatibility. These models feature a similar architecture incorporating both
PCI 2.3 and PCIe 1.1 buses. All models are easily upgradeable and expandable to keep pace with
the needs of the office enterprise.
Figure 2-1. HP Compaq dc5850 Business PCs
This chapter includes the following topics:
■ Features (2.2)
■ System architecture (2.3)
■ Specifications (2.4)
HP dc5850 MiniTower
HP dc5850 Small Form Factor

Compaq dc5850 - Microtower PC Specifications

General

Memory	Up to 8 GB DDR2 SDRAM
Form Factor	Microtower
Audio	Integrated High Definition audio
Power Supply	300W
Processor	AMD Athlon X2, AMD Athlon, AMD Sempron
Storage	SATA 3.0 Gb/s Hard Drives
Graphics	Integrated ATI Radeon 3100 graphics
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM, DVD+/-RW
Operating System	Windows Vista
Expansion Slots	1 PCI Express x16, 2 PCI Express x1
Network	Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
Ports	1 serial, 1 parallel, 1 VGA, 1 RJ-45, audio in/out