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1. Not all features are available in all editions or versions of Windows. Systems may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to take full advantage
of Windows functionality. See microsoft.com.
2. Multi-Core is designed to improve performance of certain software products. Not all customers or software applications will necessarily benet 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 congurations.
Intel’s numbering is not a measurement of higher performance.
3. Each processor supports up to 2 channels (HP Z230 Tower/HP Z230 SFF) of DDR3 memory or 4 channels (HP Z440/HP Z640/HP Z840) of DDR4 memory. To realize full performance at
least 1 DIMM must be inserted into each channel. To get full 8 channel support, 2 processors MUST be installed. Actual memory speeds dependent on processor capability.
4. Thunderbolt™ 2 is available via an optional add-in card on HP Z1 G2, HP Z230 SFF, HP Z230 Tower, HP Z440, HP Z640 and HP Z840 Workstations. It is standard on HP ZBook 15 G2 and
HP ZBook 17 G2 Mobile Workstations. Thunderbolt cable and Thunderbolt device (sold separately) must be compatible with Windows. To determine whether your device is Thunderbolt
Certied for Windows, see thunderbolttechnology.net/products.
5. Number of supported displays varies by conguration.
6. For hard drives, 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less. Up to 20 GB (for Windows 7) and up to 30 GB (For Windows 8.1) of hard drive (or system disk)
is reserved for the system recovery software.
7. SATA hardware RAID is not supported on Linux® systems. The Linux® kernel, with built-in software RAID, provides excellent functionality and performance. It is a good alternative to
hardware-based RAID. Please visit h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00060684/c00060684.pdf for RAID capabilities with Linux®.
8. Double Layer discs can store more data than single layer discs. However, double-layer discs burned with this drive may not be compatible with many existing single-layer DVD drives and
players The DVD-RAM cannot read or write to 2.6 GB Single Sided/5.2 GB Double Sided – Version 1.0 media.
9. With Blu-Ray, certain disc, digital connection, compatibility and/or performance issues may arise, and do not constitute defects in the product. Flawless playback on all systems is not
guaranteed. In order for some Blu-ray titles to play, they may require a DVI or HDMI digital connection and your display may require HDCP support. HD-DVD movies cannot be played.
10. Not available with WWAN.
11. If congured with the HP DreamColor display, NVIDIA® Optimus® graphics will not be enabled.
12. The term “10/100/1000” or “Gigabit” Ethernet indicates compatibility with IEEE standard 802.3ab for Gigabit Ethernet, and does not connote actual operating speed of 1 Gb/s. For high-
speed transmission, connection to a Gigabit Ethernet server and network infrastructure is required.
13. 802.11 requires access point and internet service. Availability of public wireless access points limited.
14. Broadband wireless is an optional feature and requires separately purchased service contract. Check with your local vendor for coverage area and availability in your area. Connection and
speeds will vary due to location, environment, network conditions, and other factors. 4G LTE not available on all products, in all regions.
15. Maximum memory capacities assume Windows 64-bit operating systems or Linux®. With Windows 32-bit operating systems, memory above 3 GB may not all be available due to system
resource requirements.