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HP Pavilion Media Center m8100n specs

Model HP Pavilion Media Center TV m8100n - Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 2.8 GHz

General

  • Desktop type
    Budget desktop system, Media center system
  • Recommended Use
    home use
  • Product Form Factor
    Tower
  • Packaged Quantity
    1
  • Platform Technology
    AMD LIVE!
  • Manufacturer
    HP

Processor / Chipset

  • CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ / 2.8 GHz
  • Number of Cores
    Dual-Core
  • 64-bit Computing
    Yes
  • Data Bus Speed
    1000 MHz
  • Chipset Type
    NVIDIA GeForce 6150 / nForce 430

Cache Memory

  • Installed Size
    L2 cache - 2 MB
  • Cache Per Processor
    2 MB (2 x 1 MB)
  • Type
    L2 cache
  • Multi-Core Cache Configuration
    2 x 1 MB
  • Per Processor Size
    2 MB
  • Installed Size
    2 MB

Memory

  • Max Supported Size
    8 GB
  • Form Factor
    DIMM 240-pin
  • Slots Qty
    4

Storage

  • Interface Type
    Serial ATA-300
  • Type
    none
  • Read Speed
    40x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
  • Write Speed
    40x (CD) / 16x (DVD±R) / 8x (DVD±R DL)
  • Rewrite Speed
    32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 12x (DVD-RAM)

RAM

  • Installed Size
    3 GB / 8 GB (max)
  • Memory Specification Compliance
    PC2-5300
  • Configuration Features
    2 x 512 MB + 2 x 1 GB
  • Technology
    DDR2 SDRAM
  • Installed Size
    3 GB
  • Rated Memory Speed
    667 MHz

Display

  • Type
    none.

Hard Drive

  • Capacity
    1 x 500 GB
  • Interface Type
    SATA 3Gb/s
  • Spindle Speed
    7200 rpm
  • Type
    HDD
  • Interface Class
    Serial ATA
  • Installed Qty
    1
  • Capacity
    500 GB

Audio & Video

  • Memory Allocation Technology
    shared video memory (UMA)
  • TV Tuner Type
    digital and analog TV

Input

  • Type
    keyboard, mouse

Storage Controller

  • Type
    Serial ATA
  • Installed Qty
    1

Storage Controller (2nd)

  • Installed Qty
    1

Optical Storage

  • Disc Labeling Technology
    LightScribe Technology
  • Drive Type
    DVD SuperMulti
  • Type
    DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
  • Interface Type
    Serial ATA

Processor

  • Installed Qty
    1
  • Max Supported Qty
    1
  • Type
    Athlon 64 X2
  • Processor Number
    5600+
  • Manufacturer
    AMD
  • Clock Speed
    2.8 GHz

Floppy Drive

  • Type
    none

Card Reader

  • Type
    15 in 1 card reader
  • Supported Flash Memory Cards
    CompactFlash Card type I, CompactFlash Card type II, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Microdrive, MultiMediaCard, MultiMediaCardmobile, MultiMediaCardplus, RS-MMC, SD Memory Card, SmartMedia Card, miniSD, xD-Picture Card

Storage Removable

  • Type
    none

Header

  • Brand
    HP
  • Product Line
    HP Pavilion Media Center
  • Model
    TV m8100n
  • Localization
    English
  • Country Kits
    United States
  • Packaged Quantity
    1
  • Compatibility
    PC

Monitor

  • Monitor Type
    None.

Networking

  • Max Transfer Rate
    56 Kbps
  • Data Link Protocol
    Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
  • Form Factor
    integrated

System

  • Type
    media center
  • Platform Technology
    AMD LIVE!
  • Hard Drive Capacity
    500 GB

Miscellaneous

  • Included Accessories
    remote control

Multimedia Functionality

  • Analog TV System
    NTSC
  • Digital TV Reception
    ATSC

Dimensions & Weight

  • Width
    7.6 in
  • Depth
    15.2 in
  • Height
    16.5 in

Chassis

  • Form Factor
    tower
  • Manufacturer Form Factor
    tower

Graphics Controller

  • Form Factor
    integrated
  • Graphics Processor
    NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE shared video memory (UMA)
  • Video Interfaces
    VGA

Audio Output

  • Form Factor
    integrated
  • Compliant Standards
    High Definition Audio

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Type
    1 year warranty

Mainboard

  • Data Bus Speed
    1000 MHz
  • Chipset Type
    NVIDIA GeForce 6150 / nForce 430

Printer

  • Type
    none

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Bays
    2 (total) / 1 (free) x external 5.25" x 1/2H
    2 (total) / 1 (free) x internal 3.5" x 1/3H
    1 (total) / 1 (free) x Personal Media Drive bay
  • Slots
    2 (total) / 0 (free) x PCI
    1 (total) / 1 (free) x PCIe x16
    1 (total) / 0 (free) x CPU
    4 DIMM 240-pin
    1 (total) / 1 (free) x PCIe x1

Mouse

  • Features
    scroll

Telecom

  • Modem
    Fax / modem

Physical Characteristics

  • Form Factor
    tower
  • Weight
    31.97 lbs

Power

  • Type
    power supply

Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided: Type
    Microsoft Windows Vista
  • OS Provided
    Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
  • Type
    Adobe Reader 7.0, HP Photosmart Essential, Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (Trial), Microsoft Works 8.0, Norton Internet Security 2007 (60 days subscription), RealPlayer, muvee autoProducer

Video Output

  • Graphics Processor
    NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE
  • Graphics Processor Series
    NVIDIA Geforce
  • Video Interfaces
    VGA

Video Memory

  • Memory Allocation Technology
    shared video memory (UMA)

Service & Support

  • Type
    1 year warranty

Service & Support Details

  • Type
    limited warranty
  • Service Included
    parts and labor
  • Full Contract Period
    1 year

General

  • Manufacturer
    HP