HP Compaq 8100 Elite User Manual

Replacing the Front Bezel
Insert the three hooks on the bottom side of the bezel into the rectangular holes on the chassis (1) then
rotate the top side of the bezel onto the chassis (2) and snap it into place.
NOTE: Your computer may look different than the illustration shown below.
Figure 6 Replacing the Front Bezel
Using the Small Form Factor Computer in a Tower
Orientation
The Small Form Factor computer can be used in a tower orientation with an optional tower stand that
can be purchased from HP.
1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.
2. Remove all removable media, such as compact discs or USB flash drives, from the computer.
3. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.
CAUTION: Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as
long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the power cord to
avoid damage to the internal components of the computer.
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HP Compaq 8100 Elite Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel Q57 Express
Processor	Intel Core i5 or i7
Memory	Up to 16 GB DDR3 SDRAM
Storage	SATA hard drives up to 1 TB
Graphics	Integrated Intel HD Graphics
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM
Operating System	Windows 7 Professional
Form Factor	Small Form Factor (SFF), Convertible Minitower (CMT)
Audio	Integrated High Definition Audio with Realtek ALC261 codec
Network	Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
Ports	USB 2.0, DisplayPort, VGA, serial, parallel, PS/2
Power Supply	240W (SFF), 320W (CMT)