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System Overview

2.1Introduction

The HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC personal computers (Figure 2-1) deliver an outstanding combination of manageability, serviceability, and compatibility for enterprise environments. Based on an AMD processor with the AMD 780V chipset, these systems emphasize performance along with industry compatibility. These models feature a similar architecture incorporating both PCI 2.3 and PCIe 1.1 buses. All models are easily upgradeable and expandable to keep pace with the needs of the office enterprise.

HP dc5850 Small Form Factor

HP dc5850 MiniTower

Figure 2-1. HP Compaq dc5850 Business PCs

This chapter includes the following topics:

Features (2.2)

System architecture (2.3)

Specifications (2.4)

 

Technical Reference Guide

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