Datasheet
HP Compaq Elite 8300 Business PC
HP recommends Windows
®
7.
SPECIFICATIONS
CMT, SFF
USDT
Preinstalled (availability varies by region):
Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate 32
15
Genuine Windows 7 Ultimate 64
15
Genuine Windows 7 Professional 32
15
Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64
15
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 32
15
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64
15
Genuine Windows 7 Home Basic 32
15
FreeDOS
Processor
2
2
nd
and 3
rd
Generation Intel® Core™ i7, i5, and i3 processors; select processors include Intel vPro™ Technology;
1
Intel®
Pentium
Chipset
Intel® Q77 Express
Memory
12
1600 MHz non-ECC DDR3 SDRAM; (4) DIMM slots enabling
up to 32 GB
1600 MHz non-ECC DDR3 SDRAM; (4) SODIMM slots
enabling up to 16 GB
Internal Storage
13
A full range of hard disk and solid state storage drives, including some with self-encrypting capabilities.
Removable Storage
14
Optional optical disc drives and a media card reader supporting data storage and backup, multi-media and software
installation.
Drive Bays
CMT: External: (3) 5.25”. Internal: (3) 3.5”
SFF: External: (1) 5.25”; (1) 3.5”. Internal: (1) 3.5”
External: (1) Slim bay, (1) Secure Digital (SD) Reader bay
Internal: (1) 2.5”
Expansion Slots
CMT: (3) PCI; (1) PCIe x1; (1) PCIe x4; (1) PCIe x16
SFF: (1) PCI; (1) PCIe x1; (1) PCIe x4; (1) PCIe x16
(1) Mini PCI Express, (1) MXM, (1) mSATA
Graphics
Integrated Intel® HD Graphics (depends on processor), optional discrete graphics solutions from AMD and NVIDIA
available
Audio
High definition audio system including SRS Premium Sound, microphone and headphone front ports, line-out/line-in rear
ports and a standard internal speaker
Communications
Integrated Intel® 82579LM GbE Network Connection (supporting vPro remote management technologies); Intel® Gigabit
CT Desktop PCIe Network Card (optional). Wireless cards also available as options.
NOTE: The integrated network connection or optional Intel CT Desktop NIC is required to support Intel® vPro Technology.
Ports and Connectors
Front: (4) USB 2.0, microphone, headphone; Rear: (2) USB
2.0, (4) USB 3.0, serial, (2) PS/2; VGA, DisplayPort, RJ-45,
line-in, line-out
Front: (4) USB 2.0, microphone, headphone; Rear: (2) USB
2.0, (4) USB 3.0, (2) PS/2, VGA, (2) DisplayPorts, RJ-45, line
in, line out
Input Devices
A full range of optional keyboards and mice, including models featuring an integrated SmartCard reader.
Power
CMT/: 320W 90% efficient Active PFC Power Supply
SFF: 240W 90% efficient Active PFC Power Supply
Standard efficiency PSUs available in some regions.
135W 87% efficient external power adapter (when
configured with integrated graphics) 180W 87% efficient
external power adapter (when configured with discrete
graphics)
Security
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2, Stringent security (via BIOS), SATA port disablement (via BIOS), Drive Lock, Intel
Identity Protection Technology (IPT), Serial/Parallel/USB enable and disable (via BIOS), Removable media write/boot
control, Power-On Password (via BIOS), HP Hood Sensor, HP ProtectTools® Security Suite, support for chassis padlocks
and cable lock devices
Software
HP Compaq business PCs are shipped with a variety of software titles included to ensure a productive experience right out
of the box, including: Microsoft® Security Essentials and Microsoft® Office Starter: reduced-functionality Word and Excel
only, with advertising, no PowerPoint or Outlook. Buy Office 2010 to use the full-featured software
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Dimensions
(W x D x H)
CMT: 7 x 18 x 17.6 in (17.8 x 44.5 x 44.8 cm)
SFF: 13.3 x 14.9 x 4 in (33.8 x 37.9 x 10 cm)
9.9 x 10 x 2.6 in
(25.2 x 25.4 x 6.6 cm)
Warranty and Services
7
3/3/3-year limited warranty, including telephone support 24/7; terms and conditions may vary by country and region;
other HP Care Pack Services
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available, see hp.com/go/lookuptool.