HP Compaq Elite 8300 User Manual

How to access and run HP PC Hardware Diagnostics - UEFI ........................................................... 27
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics to a USB device ............................................................ 28
5 Serial ATA (SATA) Drive Guidelines and Features .................................................................................... 29
SATA Hard Drives .............................................................................................................................. 29
SATA Hard Drive Cables .................................................................................................................... 29
SATA Data Cable .............................................................................................................. 29
SMART ATA Drives ............................................................................................................................ 30
6 Routine Care and Disassembly Preparation .............................................................................................. 31
Electrostatic discharge information .................................................................................................... 32
Generating static ................................................................................................................ 32
Preventing electrostatic damage to equipment .................................................................. 32
Personal grounding methods and equipment .................................................................... 33
Grounding the work area ................................................................................................... 33
Recommended materials and equipment .......................................................................... 33
Operating Guidelines .......................................................................................................................... 34
Routine Care ...................................................................................................................................... 35
General cleaning safety precautions ................................................................................. 35
Cleaning the computer case .............................................................................................. 35
Cleaning the keyboard ....................................................................................................... 35
Cleaning the display .......................................................................................................... 36
Cleaning the mouse ........................................................................................................... 36
Service Considerations ...................................................................................................................... 36
Tools and software requirements ...................................................................................... 36
Screws ............................................................................................................................... 36
Cables and connectors ...................................................................................................... 37
Hard drives ........................................................................................................................ 37
Lithium coin cell battery ..................................................................................................... 37
7 Removal and Replacement Procedures All-in One (AIO) Chassis ........................................................... 38
Preparing to disassemble the computer ............................................................................................. 38
Removing the rear port cover ............................................................................................................. 39
Cable management cover .................................................................................................................. 39
Installing an access panel security screw .......................................................................................... 40
Synchronizing the optional wireless keyboard or mouse ................................................................... 40
Access panel ...................................................................................................................................... 42
Stand .................................................................................................................................................. 44
Lower panel ........................................................................................................................................ 46
Metal plate .......................................................................................................................................... 47
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HP Compaq Elite 8300 Specifications

General

Operating temperature (T-T)	10 - 35 °C
Memory slots type	DIMM
Number of memory slots	4
Supported memory types	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	32 GB
HDD size	3.5 \
Dimensions (WxDxH)	178 x 445 x 448 mm
Microphone in	Yes
HDMI ports quantity	0
PS/2 ports quantity	2
USB 2.0 ports quantity	6
PCI slots	3
Chassis type	Mini-Tower
Product type	PC barebone
Product color	Gray
Audio system	HD
Motherboard chipset	Intel® Q77 Express
Compatible processor series	Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7
Power supply	320 W
Operating system installed	No
Processor model	-
Processor family	Intel

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	11200 g