HP Notebook Series Hardware Guide

8–2 Hardware Guide
Hardware Upgrades
Using PC Cards
An optional PC Card is a credit card–sized accessory designed to
conform to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer
Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). The
notebook supports both 32-bit (CardBus) and 16-bit PC Cards,
which will vary by notebook model.
PC Cards can be used to add modem, sound, memory, storage,
and digital camera functions to the notebook. PC Smart Card
Reader and biometric identification PC Cards can add security.
Selecting a PC Card
The type of PC card (Type I or Type II) to use in your notebook
varies by model. Zoomed video cards are not supported.
Configuring a PC Card
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CAUTION: If you install all of the software or any of the enablers
provided by a PC Card manufacturer, you might not be able to use other
PC Cards. If you are instructed by the documentation included with your
PC Card to install device drivers:
■ Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services,
or enablers, that might also be supplied by the PC Card
manufacturer.
■ Install only the device drivers for your operating system.

HP Notebook Series Specifications

General

Category	Laptop
Series	Notebook Series
Processor	Varies by model (e.g., Intel Core i3/i5/i7, AMD Ryzen)
RAM	Varies by model (e.g., 4GB, 8GB, 16GB)
Storage	Varies by model (e.g., 256GB SSD, 1TB HDD)
Display	14-inch to 17.3-inch HD or FHD (varies by model)
Operating System	Windows 10 or Windows 11 (varies by model)
Graphics	Integrated Intel or AMD Graphics or Discrete NVIDIA or AMD Graphics (varies by model)
Battery	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model