HP dc5700 - Microtower PC User Manual

USDT computer boots too slow after removing a CD-ROM or DVD drive.
Cause
Solution
The system is searching for the drive during boot because the
drive cable is still attached to the system board.
Disconnect the drive cable from the system board.
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HP dc5700 - Microtower PC Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel Q965 Express
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM, DVD+/-RW
Form Factor	Microtower
Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo, Pentium D
Memory	Up to 4 GB DDR2
Storage	Up to 250 GB HDD
Graphics	Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000
Audio	Integrated
Network	Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Expansion Slots	1 PCI Express x16, 1 PCI Express x1
Ports	USB 2.0, VGA, serial, parallel, audio
Operating System	Windows XP, Windows Vista