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HP Pavilion Elite m9350f Desktop PC Product Specifications

Product release information

Product number

KQ498AA

Release date

20-May-2008

Country/region sold in

  • United States

  • Canada

Motherboard

M2N78-LA (Viola)

Figure 1: Motherboard top view

Image of motherboard
  • Manufacturer: ASUS

  • Form factor: Micro-ATX: 24.4 cm (9.6 inches) x 24.4 cm (9.6 inches)

  • Chipset: NVIDIA GeForce 9100

  • Memory sockets: 4 x DDR2

  • Front side bus speeds: 5200MT/s (5.2 GT/s)

  • Processor socket: AM2+

  • Expansion Slots:

    • 1 PCI Express x16 slot for graphics card

    • 3 PCI Express x1 slots

    • Supports an optional PCI extender card providing two PCI slots
  • For more details, see Viola motherboard specifications .

Processor

Phenom X4 9850

Figure 2: AMD Phenom logo

Image of Phenom logo
  • Operating speed: Up to 2.5 GHz

  • Number of cores: 4

  • Socket: AM2+

  • Bus speed: 3600 MHz HT3

Processor upgrade information

Socket type: AM2+

TDP: 125 watt

Motherboard supports the following processor upgrades:

  • Phenom with Quad Core (Agena) technology 9xxx series (AM2+) up to 9700 (up to 125 watt)

  • Phenom with Triple-Core (Toliman) technology 8xxx series (AM2+) up to 8xxx (up to 125 watt)

  • Athlon 64 X2 with Dual Core technology (AM2) up to 6400+ (up to 125 watt)

Memory

6 GB

  • Amount: 6 GB

  • Speed: PC2-6400 MB/sec

Memory upgrade information

  • Dual channel memory architecture

  • Four 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets

  • Supported DIMM types:
    • PC2-5300 (667 MHz)

    • PC2-6400 (800 MHz)

    • PC2-8500 (1066 MHz)*

    NOTE: HP does not recommend using PC2-8500. This motherboard can support only one PC2-8500 DIMM per channel (2 DIMMS total), which limits the maximum memory.
  • Non-ECC memory only, unbuffered

  • Supports 2GB DDR2 DIMMs

  • Supports up to 8 GB on 64 bit PCs

  • Supports up to 4 GB* on 32 bit PCs

NOTE: *Actual available memory may be less

Video graphics

NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT

Figure 3: Video card

Image of video card

Figure 4: Ports

Image of video card bracket showing ports
1 - DVI-I (dual-link - includes audio for HDMI adapter)
2 - DVI-I (dual-link)
  • Interface: PCI Express x16

  • Maximum resolution:

    • HDMI TV resolution (with adapter): up to 1080p*

    • HDMI PC resolution (with adapter): 2560x1600 at 60 Hz

    • DVI TV resolution: up to 1080p*

    • DVI PC resolution (dual-link): 2560x1600 at 60 Hz

    • DVI PC resolution (single-link): 1920x1200 at 60 Hz

    • VGA resolution (with adapter): 2048x1536 at 85 Hz

      * Use NVIDIA software to optimize display

  • 512 MB onboard memory

  • Supports HDTV, Blu-ray, and HD DVD up to 1080p

  • Supports two displays at the same time*

    * Both ports function at the same time, but only one port can function as VGA (with an adapter)

  • Supports HDCP

Integrated graphics using nVidia GeForce 8200

*Integrated video is not available if a graphics card is installed.

  • Integrated graphics using nVidia GeForce 8200

  • Supports concurrent use of dual displays connected to onboard DVI and VGA connectors.

  • Also supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards as independent graphics adapters.

Sound/Audio

Integrated Realtek ALC888S Audio

*Integrated audio is not available if a sound card is installed.

  • Audio CODEC: Realtek ALC888S

  • 8 channel high-definition audio

TV-Tuner

Hauppauge NTSC and ATSC

Figure 5: TV Tuner card top view

 Image of TV tuner card

Figure 6: Ports

 Image of available ports on TV tuner card bracket
1 - Right audio in (R)
2 - Left audio in (L)
3 - S-Video in (S-Vid)
4 - Coaxial ATSC (ANT IN)
5 - Coaxial NTSC (TV In)
6 - Coaxial FM radio
  • Interface: PCI Express x1

  • Supported transmission standards:

    • ATSC (digital)*

    • NTSC (analog)

    • FM Radio*

    * Requires an antenna

  • Both ATSC and NTSC connections can be used at the same time.

  • A 10-pin header on the card provides additional S-Video, composite video, and audio inputs for multimedia connections on the front of some PC cases.

Networking

LAN: 1000-Base-T

  • Interface: Integrated into motherboard

  • Technology: Realtek RTL8211B-GR

  • Data transfer speeds: up to 10/100/100 Mb/s (Gigabit Ethernet) LAN NOTE: Gigabit Ethernet is backwards compatible with 10/100 Mb/s network hardware.

  • Transmission standards: 1000-Base-T Ethernet

802.11 wireless b/g/n PCI-Express x1 card

Figure 7: Wireless card - side view

Wireless card - side view
  • Interface type: PCI

  • Data transfer speeds: up to 300 Mbps

  • Transmission standards: 802.11 b/g/n

  • Supported antenna connections: Either 2 internal antennas or 1 external antenna

  • Operating band: 2.4 GHz to 2.5 GHz

  • Supported security protocols:

    • WPA

    • WEP

Hard drive

750 GB

Figure 8: Hard drive

Image of hard drive
  • Size: 750 GB

  • Interface: SATA

  • Transfer rating: 3.0 Gb/sec

  • Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM

CD/DVD disc drive

SuperMulti 16X DVD(+/-)R/RW 12X RAM (+/-)R DL LightScribe SATA drive

Figure 9: Optical Drive

Image of the optical drive
  • Interface: SATA

  • Data buffer memory: 2 MB

  • Maximum storage capacity: 8.5 GB

  • Must use Double-Layer media discs in order to take advantage of the DL technology

  • Must use LightScribe-enabled media discs and supporting software in order to take advantage of the LightScribe technology

Function
Maximum speed
DVD-RAM
up to 12x
DVD+R DL write once
up to 8x
DVD-R DL write once
up to 8x
DVD+R write once
up to 16x
DVD+RW rewriteable
up to 8x
DVD-R write once
up to 16x
DVD-RW rewriteable
up to 6x
DVD-ROM read
up to 16x
CDR write once
up to 40x
CDRW rewriteable
up to 32x
CDROM read
up to 40x

Memory Card Reader

15-in-1 multimedia card reader with infrared receiver

Figure 10: View of memory card reader

  • IR Receiver

  • Supports the following cards:
    • CompactFlash I

    • CompactFlash II

    • IBM Microdrive

    • SecureDigital (SD)

    • mini-SD

    • MultiMediaCard (MMC)

    • Reduced size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC)

    • MultiMediaCard Plus (MMC plus)

    • MultiMediaCard Mobile (MMC mobile)

    • Memory Stick

    • Memory Stick Pro

    • Memory Stick Duo

    • Memory Stick Pro Duo

    • SmartMedia

    • xD-Picture Card (xD = extreme digital)

Computer Case

Mid-size ATX

  • Height: 39.6 cm (15.6 inches)

  • Width: 18 cm (7.09 inches)

  • Length: 42.8 cm (16.85 inches)

Bay
Total Bays*
13.33 cm (5.25 inch)
2
8.89 cm (3.5 inch)
3
Personal Media Drive
1
* Bays may be occupied by existing hardware.

Power Supply

460W

460W power supply

I/O Ports

Front I/O ports

  • 1394: 1

  • USB: 2

  • Headphone: 1

  • Microphone: 1

  • Audio L-R: 1

  • S-video in: 1

  • Composite video in: 1

Back I/O ports

Figure 11: Back I/O panel

1 - PS/2 mouse (green)
2 - SPDIF coaxial out
3 - Video Graphics Adapter
4 - IEEE 1394
5 - RJ-45 Network (LAN)
6 - Audio: Center/Subwoofer (yellow orange)
7 - Audio: Rear Speaker Out (black)
8 - Audio: Line In (light blue)
9 - Audio: Line Out (lime)
10 - Audio: Microphone (pink)
11 - Audio: Side Speaker Out (gray)
12 - USB 2.0: 4
13 - DVI
14 - PS/2 keyboard (purple)

Keyboard, mouse and input devices

HP multimedia keyboard

Figure 12: Top view of keyboard

Image of the keyboard
  • Interface Type: PS/2

  • Cable length: 2 meters (78.74 inches)

  • Special buttons:

    • Internet buttons (requires Internet connection)

      • HP Club: launches My HP Club Website

      • Internet: launches a Website like Yahoo

      • E-mail: launches a Website like Yahoo Mail

      • Search: launches an Internet search Website

      • Info: launches Help and Support application

    • Media control buttons:

      • Eject 1 and Eject 2

      • Burn CD/DVD: launches a CD/DVD record application (depends on application installed on the individual system)

      • Scan previous track

      • Play/pause

      • Scan next track

      • Stop

    • Audio control buttons:

      • Volume control

      • Mute

Quebec Keyboard Kit

A keyboard kit for French Canada to enhance the keyboard experience when using this computer with the French language.

HP PS/2 optical mouse

Figure 13: Top view of mouse

HP PS/2 optical mouse
  • Interface: PS/2

  • Buttons: left (select), right (context menu), scroll wheel (scroll up/scroll down)

Remote control for Media Center

Figure 14: View of remote control

Image of remote control module
  • Infrared remote control

  • Compatible with Windows Media Center

Software

Titles that shipped with PC

NOTE: HP provides basic support for software that comes with the computer. For in-depth feature assistance, refer to the help section in the software or on the software vendor's Web site.
Software Category
Software Title
Supported by HP Application Recovery
Operating System
  • Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit) with with Vista Service Pack 1

  • No

CD/CD-RW/DVD/DVD+RW
  • Windows Movie Maker & Windows DVD Maker

  • CyberLink DVD Suite 5

  • LightScribe Template Labeler

  • No

  • Yes

  • Yes

Entertainment, Music & Games
  • My HP Games

  • No

Productivity
  • Adobe Reader

  • Microsoft Works 9

  • Microsoft Office Home and Student Edition 2007 Trial

  • No

  • Yes

  • No

Imaging, Photography, Video & Film
  • Muvee autoProducer

  • Yes

Security
  • Norton Internet Security 2008 (60-day security update subscription)

  • Yes

Support
  • HP Total Care Advisor

  • HP Hardware Diagnostic Tools

  • Help & Support Center

  • HP Easy Backup

  • Online documentation

  • No

  • Yes

  • No

  • Yes

  • No

Recovery
  • HP Recovery Manager

  • No

Internet Solutions
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer

  • Yahoo toolbar

  • ISP offers

  • No

  • No

  • No

HP Partner offers (may vary)
  • Snapfish PictureMover (US only)

  • Yes

NOTE: This support document provides specifications and component images that reflect the original design intention for all PCs of this model. Under certain circumstances, a factory or service provider may install a component that meets or exceeds the listed specification and/or appears different than the image shown.