HP DC5100 User Manual

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Using the Small Form Factor Computer in a
Minitower Configuration
The Small Form Factor computer can be used in either a minitower or
desktop configuration. To use it in the minitower configuration, stand
the computer up on its right side as shown in the illustration below.
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Ensure at least 4 inches (10.2 cm) of space on all sides of the
computer remains clear and free of obstructions.
Changing from Desktop to Minitower Configuration
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To further stabilize the computer in a minitower configuration, you
can purchase a tower stand from HP.
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HP DC5100 Specifications

General

Processor	Intel Pentium 4 or Intel Celeron D
Memory	Up to 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM
Network	Integrated Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet
Operating System	Windows XP Professional
Chipset	Intel 915G Express
Graphics	Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM, CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo, or DVD+/-RW
Ports	USB 2.0, serial, parallel, VGA, audio in/out
Audio	Integrated AC'97 audio
Expansion Slots	2 PCI, 1 PCI Express x1, 1 PCI Express x16
Form Factor	Microtower
Processor Speed	Up to 3.8 GHz
Storage	40 GB to 250 GB HDD