QuickSpecs
HP BIOS
Key features of the HP BIOS include:
Deployment and manageability – HP BIOS provides several technologies that help integrate the HP Compaq Elite 8300 Business PC into the
enterprise, such as PXE, remote configuration, remote control, and F10 Setup support for 12 languages.
Select models feature either Intel Standard Manageability or Intel Core vPro Processor Technology.
Stability – HP BIOS supports the HP stable product roadmap by releasing only critical BIOS changes to the factory and advanced change
notification.
Support UEFI specification 2.1
Computrace agent – For tracking and tracing services, available in select countries, separate software and purchase of a subscription is
required.
Thermal and power management – The HP BIOS provides and enables thermal and power management technologies so component
temperatures are managed for high reliability and to assist in operating the HP Business Desktop computer in any enterprise environment.
Acoustic performance – Industry leading acoustic emissions across the range of operating conditions.
Serviceability – HP BIOS provides diagnostic and detailed service information.
Upgrades and recovery – HP BIOS provides numerous ways to upgrade HP Business Desktop computers, including BIOS updates from
within DOS (DOSFlash), BIOS updates from within Windows (HPQFlash), HP Client Manager, and fail-safe recovery. In addition, the HP
Business Desktop BIOS Utilities tool enables replicated BIOS setup throughout the Enterprise; it is available from within the BIOS software
and from the support website.
HP BIOS uses PKI signing of the BIOS for trusted BIOS upgrades and recovery.
Additional HP BIOS Features
Power-On password – Helps prevent an unauthorized user from powering on the system.
Administrator password – Also known as the setup password, this helps prevent unauthorized changes to the system configuration. If the
administrator password is not known, the BIOS version cannot be changed and changes cannot be made to BIOS settings using F10 setup
or under the OS.
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) – Represents a significant innovation in power and configuration management, allowing
operating systems and applications to manage power based on activity and usage. HP Elite models use ACPI to provide power conservation
features.
S5 Max Power Savings setting supports EU Lot6 requirement and allows the computer to power down below 1W is S5 (when turned off). When S5
Max Power Savings feature is enabled power to slots is turned off along with WOL functionality.
SECURITY
USDT
SFF/MT/CMT
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2
X X
SATA port disablement (via BIOS)
X X
Drive lock
X X
RAID configurations
X
Intel Identify Protection Technology (IPT)
1
X X
Serial, parallel, USB enable/disable (via BIOS)
X X
Optional USB Port Disable at factory (user configurable via BIOS)
X X
Removable media write/boot control
X X
Power-On password (via BIOS)
X X
Setup password (via BIOS)
X X
Solenoid Hood Lock / Sensor
X
Hood Sensor
X
Support for chassis padlocks and cable lock devices
X X
1
Models configured with Intel Core processors have the ability to utilize advanced security protection for online transactions. IPT, used in
conjunction with participating web sites, provides double identity authentication by adding a hardware component in addition to the usual user name
and password. IPT is initialized through an HP Client Security module
POWER
USDT
SFF
MT/CMT
Power Supply
Standard efficiency
N/A
240 W active PFC 320 W active PFC
High efficiency
Integrated graphics:
135 W 87% efficient active
PFC
240 W 90% efficient active
PFC
320 W 90% efficient active
PFC
Discrete graphics:
180 W 87% efficient active
PFC
QuickSpecs
HP Compaq Elite 8300 Business PC
Standard Features and Configurable Components (availability may vary by country)
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