HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC Series
PCs designed to be the foundation of your business
HP recommends Windows Vista Business.
The HP Compaq dc7800 Business Desktop PC is designed for businesses that require best-in-class lifecycle management, solutions that help keep you up and running more securely, as well as specialized designs to fit your individual needs. Plus, you can rely on the engineering experience built in so you can make the right choice and spend more time concentrating on your business success.
Best-in-class lifecycle management solutions
Increase the efficiency of planning, deployment and transition of PCs with a variety of proven manage ability tools, such as HP Client Manager. Gain more value from your IT investment with superior technology, longer lifecycles and support for upcoming technologies. Maintain a more consistent work environment and reduce support costs with a stable software image and 15+ months of platform stability. Eliminate guesswork and enhance proactive planning with valuable information from the included Change Control and Proactive Notification service.
Helping to keep you up and running securely
HP Compaq dc7800 PCs help to protect your physical and intellectual properties with an enhanced assortment of security tools so you can customize your PC to fit your needs. Get more effective identity protection with HP ProtectTools security software suite, which offers an extremely powerful set of multi-factor authentication and access controls. Keep your users up and running while securing data with optional RAID 1 configurations. Reduce disruption and protect your data against corruption with HP Backup and Recovery Manager. Help safeguard your physical assets against theft or tampering with PC security locks and remotely manageable HP Solenoid locks.
Specialized designs to fit your needs
The flexible choice for business, the HP Compaq dc7800 PC offers power-efficient options and innovative form factors so you can create the PC that fits your environment. Select Intel vPro Professional platforms,* featuring Intel Active Management Technology 3.0 and support for virtualization technology, for added manageability and security benefits.
Increase flexibility and productivity with features created for businesses like yoursso you can focus on your business success, not your PC.

Operating system

Ultra-slim desktop Genuine Windows Genuine Windows Genuine Windows Genuine Windows Free DOS

Vista Vista Vista Vista

Small form factor Business 32*, 1 Business 64*, 1 Home Basic 32*, 1 Business with Genuine Windows XP Professional custom pre-installed*,

Convertible minitower

Chipset Processor Memory
Intel Q35 Express chipset Intel Core 2 Quad processors;1, 2 Intel Core 2 Duo processors;3, 4 Intel Pentium dual-core processors;3, 4 Intel Celeron processors4 Note: Intel Quad Core processors not available on USDT. PC2-5300 (DDR2-667 MHz) and PC2-5300 (DDR2-667 MHz) and PC2-6400* (DDR2-800 MHz) non-ECC DIMM memory PC2-6400* (DDR2-800 MHz) Non-ECC SODIMM memory 2 SODIMM 80 GB 1.5 GB/s 5400 rpm and 7200 rpm; 160 GB 1.5 GB/s 7200rpm; 16 GB Solid state drive PATA CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo slim drive, PATA DVD-ROM slim drive, PATA slim SuperMulti LightScribe6 DVD writer Internal: (1) 3.5 inch External: (1) slimline drive bay N/A 4 DIMM 4 DIMM 80 GB and 160 GB 3.0 GB/s 7200 rpm and 10000 rpm with NCQ. 250 GB 3.0 GB/s 7200 rpm and 10000 rpm with NCQ; optional dual drive RAID. 1.44 MB diskette drive, SATA DVD-ROM, SATA combo drive, SATA DVD+/-RW (DL/DF)7 SuperMulti LightScribe6 drive, 16-in-1 media card reader (3.5-inch and 5.25-inch versions) Internal: (1) 3.5 inch External: (1) 5.25 inch and (1) 3.5 inch 1 low-profile PCI, 2 low-profile PCI Express x1, 1 low-profile PCI Express x16 (standard), 2 full-height PCI slots (available via optional riser card) Internal: (2) 3.5 inch External: (3) 5.25 inch and (1) 3.5 inch 3 full-height PCI, 2 full-height PCI Express x1, 1 full-height PCI Express x16

Memory slots Hard drive(s)5

Removable media

Expansion bays Expansion slots
Graphics Communications Rear I/O ports and connectors
Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 Intel 82566DM Gigabit Network Connection 6 USB 2.0, 2 PS/2, 1 RJ-45, 1 VGA and 1 DVI-D, audio in/out 2 USB 2.0, headphone and microphone 2.60 x 9.90 x 10.0 inch 3.95 x 13.3 x 14.9 inch PS/2 or USB standard keyboard, USB Smartcard keyboard, PS/2 or USB 2-button laser scroll mouse 135-watt external 85% high-efficiency active PFC standard 3-years/3-years/3-years/ 240-watt active PFC or optional 80% high- efficiency 240-watt active PFC 17.63 x 7.00 x 17.8 inch 365-watt active PFC or optional 80% highefficiency 365-wat active PFC 6 USB 2.0, 1 standard serial port, 1 optional serial port, 1 parallel port, 2 PS/2, 1 RJ-45, 1 VGA, audio in/out 6 USB 2.0, 1 standard serial port, 1 optional serial port, 1 parallel port, 2 PS/2, 1 RJ-VGA, audio in/out
Front I/O ports and connectors Dimensions (hxwxd) Input device Power Limited Warranty
Monitor sold separately. *The HP dc7800 PC is enabled for Intel vPro Technology. Some functionality of this technology, such as Intel Active management technology and Intel Virtualization technology, requires additional third-party software in order to run. Availability of future virtual appliances applications for Intel vPro technology is dependent on third-party software providers. Compatibility of future virtual appliances with Microsoft Windows Vista operating system is yet to be determined.
Certain Windows Vista product features require advanced or additional hardware. See www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/hardwarereqs.mspx and www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/ capable.mspx for details. WindowsVista Upgrade Advisor can help you determine which features of Windows Vista will run on your computer. To download the tool, visit www.windowsvista.com/ upgradeadvisor.
Windows Vista Business disk also included for future upgrade, if desired. To qualify for this downgrade an end user must be a business (including governmental or educational institutions) and is expected to order annually at least 25 customer systems with the same custom image.
Dual core/quad core is a new technology designed to improve performance of multi-threaded software products and hardware-aware multi-tasking operating systems and may require appropriate operating system software for full benefit. Not all customers or software applications will necessarily benefit from use of this technology.

64-bit computing on Intel architecture requires a computer system with a processor, chipset, BIOS, operating system, device drivers and applications enabled for Intel 64 architecture. Processors will not operate (including 32-bit operation) without an Intel 64 architecture-enabled BIOS. Performance will vary depending on your hardware and software configurations. See www.intel.com/info/em64t for more information.
For hard drives, GB = 1 billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less. Up to 8 GB (for XP and XP Pro) and up to 12 GB (for Vista) of system disk is reserved for recovery software.
LightScribe creates a monochrome image. LightScribe media required and sold separately. Note that DVD-RAM cannot read or write to 2.6 GB single-sided/5.2 GB double-sidedVersion 1.0 media. Dont copy copyright-protected materials.
Double-layer discs can store more data than single-layer discs. However, double-layer discs burned with this drive may not be compatible with may existing single-layer DVD drives and players.
To learn more, visit www.hp.com/go/worryfree
Copyright 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Intel, Celeron, Core and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered work of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. 4AA1-9523ENUC Rev. 1, June 2008

HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC Series
PCs designed to be the foundation of your business
HP recommends Windows Vista Business.
The HP Compaq dc7900 Business Desktop PC is designed for businesses that require best-in-class lifecycle management, solutions that help keep you up and running more securely, as well as specialized designs to fit your individual needs. Plus, you can rely on the engineering experience built in so you can make the right choice and spend more time concentrating on your business success. The latest Intel technology offerings provide advanced performance and reliability to meet your specific business need.

Simplify your business.

Increase the efficiency of planning, deployment and transition of PCs with a variety of proven manageability tools, such as HP Client Manager. Maintain a more consistent work environment and reduce support costs with a stable software image and 15+ months of platform stability. Eliminate guesswork and enhance proactive planning with valuable information about product changes provided up to 60 days in advance by the HP Product Change Notification service. Industry standard remote management protocols including DASH 1.0 and Intel Core 2 Processors with vPro Technology help to increase manageability and decrease costly downtime

Protect your business.

HP Compaq dc7900 PCs help to protect your physical and intellectual properties with an enhanced assortment of security tools so you can customize your PC to fit your needs. Get more effective identity protection with HP ProtectTools security software suite, which offers an extremely powerful set of multi-factor authentication and access controls. Keep your users up and running while securing data with optional RAID 1 configurations. Reduce disruption and protect your data against corruption with HP Backup and Recovery Manager. Help safeguard your physical assets against theft or tampering with PC security locks and remotely manageable HP Solenoid locks.

Fit your business.

The flexible choice for business, the HP Compaq dc7900 PC offers power-efficient options and 3 innovative form factors so you can create the PC that best fits your environment. Increase energy savings with up to 87% energy efficient power supplies on the dc7900e that is ENERGY STAR qualified and EPEAT Gold registered. Make a positive impact on the environment and your budget. Increase flexibility and productivity with features created for businesses like yoursso you can focus on your business success, not your PC.

Operating system

Ultra slim desktop Small form factor Genuine Windows Vista Business 32* Genuine Windows Vista Business 64* Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic 32* Genuine Windows Vista Business with downgrade to Windows XP Professional custom installed * ,+ FreeDOS

Convertible minitower

Chipset Processor
Intel Q45 Express Chipset featuring integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500 supporting Microsoft DirectX 10 Intel Core 2 Quad processors1,2; Intel Core 2 Duo processors1,2 ; Intel Pentium dual-core processors1,2; Intel Celeron single and dual core processors 2 Note: Intel Quad Core processors not available on USDT. DDR2 Synch DRAM PC2-6400 (800MHz) Non ECC (2) SODIMM (4) DIMM (4) DIMM 2.5 Serial ATA with NCQ & SMART IV 3.5 Serial ATA with NCQ & SMART IV technology technology Up to 250GB SATA Slim DVD-ROM drive SATA Slim Combo drive SATA Slim SuperMulti LightScribe DVD Writer Internal: (1) 2.5 inch External: (1) Slimline (1) mini PCIe Up to 500GB 1.44-MB Diskette Drive SATA DVD-ROM drive SATA SuperMulti LightScribe DVD Writer 22-n-1 Media Card Reader Internal: (1) 3.5 inch External: (1) 5.25 inch and (1) 3.5 inch

Memory3 Memory slots Hard drive(s)4 Hard drive capacity Removable media
Expansion bays Expansion slots
Internal: (2) 3.5 inch External: (3) 5.25 inch and (1) 3.5 inch
Graphics Communications Rear I/O ports and connectors Front I/O ports and connectors Dimensions (hxwxd) Input device Power Limited Warranty

Monitor sold separately.

(1) LP PCI, (1) LP PCI Express x1, (2) LP PCI Express (3) FH PCI, (1) FH PCI Express x1, (2) FH x16 (standard), (2) FH PCI slots (available via PCI Express x16 optional riser card) Intel GMA 4500 integrated graphics; integrated dual monitor support via (1) VGA and (1) DisplayPort; dual PCI Express x16 slots provided for easy installation of multiple dual head graphics cards for quad monitor support (SFF and CMT only). Intel 82567LM Gigabit Network Connection (integrated on system board); Wireless solution optional (6) USB 2.0, (2) PS/2, (1) RJ-45, (1) VGA and (1) Display Port, audio in/out 2 USB 2.0, headphone and microphone 2.60 x 9.90 x 10.0 inch 3.95 x 13.3 x 14.9 inch 17.63 x 7.00 x 17.8 inch PS/2 or USB Standard keyboard, USB Smartcard Keyboard, PS/2 or USB 2-button optical or laser scroll mouse 135-watt 87% high-efficiency, active PFC external power adapter 3-years/3-years/3-years/ 240-watt active PFC or optional 85% high- efficiency 240-watt active PFC 365-watt active PFC or optional 85% highefficiency 365-watt active PFC (6) USB 2.0, (1) standard serial port, (1) optional serial port, (1) optional parallel port, (2) PS/2, (1) RJ-45, (1) VGA, (1) Display Port, audio in/out
* Certain Windows Vista product features require advanced or additional hardware. See www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/hardwarereqs.mspx and www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx for details. WindowsVista Upgrade Advisor can help you determine which features of Windows Vista will run on your computer. To download the tool, visit www.windowsvista.com/upgradeadvisor. + Windows Vista Business disk also included for future upgrade if desired. To qualify for this downgrade an end user must be a business (including governmental or educational institutions) and is expected to order annually at least 25 customer systems with the same custom image Dual/Quad/Triple Core is a new technology designed to improve performance of multithreaded software products and hardware-aware multitasking operating systems and may require appropriate operating system software for full benefit. Not all customers or software applications will necessarily benefit from use of this technology.
64-bit computing on Intel architecture requires a computer system with a processor, chipset, BIOS, operating system, device drivers and applications enabled for Intel 64 architecture. Processors will not operate (including 32-bit operation) without an Intel 64 architecture-enabled BIOS. Performance will vary depending on your hardware and software configurations. See www.intel.com/info/em64t for more information.

Above 3 GB, all memory may not be available due to system resource requirements. For hard drives, GB = 1 billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less. Up to 8GB (for XP and XP Pro) and up to 12GB (for Vista) of system disk is reserved for recovery software.
Actual speeds may vary. Dont copy copyright-protected materials. Double Layer discs can store more data than single layer discs; discs burned with this drive may not be compatible with many existing single-layer DVD drives and players. LightScribe creates a monochrome image. LightScribe media required and sold separately.
To learn more, visit www.hp.com/go/worryfree
Copyright 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Intel and Intel Core are trademarks or registered trademark of Intel Corp. or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. 4AA0-xxxxENW, September, 2008