Just curious as to whether this old PC could be optimised to go a bit faster and how to do it?.
HP Pavilion Elite m9162.uk-a Desktop PC Product Specifications
Product release information
Product number
KE460AA
Release date
15-Feb-2008
Country/region sold in
United Kingdom
Other products included with this PC
This PC also includes:
HP 500 GB Personal Media Drive (7200 RPM)
Motherboard
IPIBL-LB (Benicia)
Figure 1: Motherboard top view
Image of motherboard
Manufacturer: Asus
Form factor: microATX - 24.4 cm (9.6 inches) x 24.4 cm (9.6 inches)
Chipset:
Northbridge chipset: Intel G33 Express
Southbridge chipset: Intel ICH9R
Memory sockets: 4 x DDR2
Front side bus speeds: 1333/1066/800 MHz
Processor socket: 775
Expansion Slots:
1 PCI x16 slot for graphics card
2 PCI x1 slots
1 PCI slot
For more details, see Benicia motherboard specifications .
Processor
Core 2 Quad Q6600
Figure 2: Intel Core 2 Quad logo
Image of Intel 2 Quad logo
Operating speed: Up to 2.4 GHz
Number of cores: 4
Socket: 775
Bus speed: 1066 MHz
Processor upgrade information
Motherboard supports the following processor upgrades:
Intel Core 2 Quad (Y) Q9xxxx
Intel Core 2 Duo (W) E8xxx
Intel Core 2 Quad (K) up to Q6600
Core 2 Duo E6x00 (C) up to E6700
Core 2 Duo E4x00 (C) up to E4400
Memory
3 GB
Amount: 3 GB
Speed: PC2-5300 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)
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
*32-bit operating systems cannot address a full 4.0 GB of memory.
Video graphics
NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT
Figure 3: Video card
Image of video card
Figure 4: Ports
1 - S-Video*
2 - HDMI
3 - DVI-I (dual-link)**
Image of video card bracket showing ports
* Composite Video using SV-to-CV adapter
** VGA using included DVI-to-VGA adapter
Interface: PCI Express x16
Maximum resolution:
HDMI TV resolution: up to 1080p*
HDMI PC resolution: 2560x1600 at 75 Hz
DVI TV resolution: up to 1080p*
DVI PC resolution (dual-link): 2560x1600 at 60 Hz
VGA resolution: 2048x1536 at 85 Hz
S-Video TV resolution: up to 480i*
* Use NVIDIA software to optimize display
512 MB onboard memory
Supports two displays at the same time
Supports HDCP
Integrated graphics using Intel GMA 3100
*Integrated video is not available if a graphics card is installed
Integrated graphics using Intel GMA 3100
Also supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards*
Sound/Audio
Integrated Audio ALC888S
*Integrated audio is not available if a sound card is installed.
Audio CODEC: ALC888S
7.1 channel high-definition audio
TV-Tuner
Hauppauge DVB-T/PAL
Figure 5: TV Tuner card top view
Image of TV tuner card
Figure 6: Ports
1 - Coaxial DVB-T/PAL (TV In)
2 - S-Video in (S-Vid)
3 - Left audio in (L)
4 - Right audio in (R)
Image of available ports on TV tuner card bracket
Interface: PCI Express x1
Supported transmission standards:
DVB-T (digital)*
PAL/SECAM (analog)
* Requires an antenna
Either DVB-T or PAL signal is available. You cannot use both at the same time.
Networking
LAN: 10-Base-T
Interface: Integrated into motherboard
Technology: Realtek 8111C
Data transfer speeds: up to 10/100 Mb/s
Transmission standards:10-Base-T Ethernet
802.11 b/g wireless USB adapter card
Figure 7: Wireless card - side view
Wireless card - side view
Interface type: USB
Data transfer speeds: up to 54 Mbps
Transmission standards: 802.11 b/g
Supported antenna connections: 1
Operating band: 2.4 GHz and 2.5 GHz dual band
Supported security protocols:
WPA
WEP
Hard drive
500 GB
Figure 8: Hard drive
Image of hard drive
Size: 500 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
Pocket Media Drive 1
* Bays may be occupied by existing hardware.
Power Supply
300W
300W power supply
I/O Ports
Front I/O ports
1394: 1
USB: 2
Headphone: 1
Microphone: 1
Back I/O ports
Figure 11: Back I/O panel
1 - PS/2 mouse port (green)
2 - Coaxial SPDIF Out
3 - Video Graphics Adapter
4 - IEEE 1394a
5 - RJ45 Network (LAN)
6 - Audio: Center/Subwoofer (yellow orange)
7 - Audio: Rear Speaker Out (black)
8 - Audio: Line In (light blue)
9 - Audio: Line put (lime)
10 - Audio: Microphone (pink)
11 - Audio: Side Speaker Out (gray)
12 - USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3, and 4
13 - Coaxial SPDIF In
14 - PS/2 keyboard (purple)
Keyboard, mouse and input devices
HP wireless keyboard
Figure 12: Top view of keyboard
Image of keyboard
Interface: USB
Special buttons:*
Volume up
Volume down
Mute
* Buttons are not configurable
Extended Keys:
Sleep
HP Club
Internet (web)
Email
Search
Info
Eject 1
Eject 2
Burn CD/DVD
Previous
Play/pause
Stop
Info
HP wireless mouse/receiver set
Figure 13: Top view of mouse
Image of mouse
Interface: USB wireless connection (with receiver)
Buttons: left, right, and clickable scroll wheel
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 with Windows Media Center (32-bit)
No
CD/CD-RW/DVD/DVD+RW
Windows Movie Maker & Windows DVD Maker
CyberLink DVD Suite 5
No
Yes
Entertainment, Music & Games
My HP Games
No
Productivity
Adobe Reader
Microsoft Works 9
Microsoft Office Home and Student Edition 2007 Trial
EasyBits Magic Desktop
Yes
Yes
No
No
Imaging, Photography, Video & Film
HP Photosmart Essential 2
muvee autoProducer
Yes
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
Recovery Disc Creator
HP Pavilion Elite m9162.uk-a Desktop PC Product Specifications
Product release information
Product number
KE460AA
Release date
15-Feb-2008
Country/region sold in
United Kingdom
Other products included with this PC
This PC also includes:
HP 500 GB Personal Media Drive (7200 RPM)
Motherboard
IPIBL-LB (Benicia)
Figure 1: Motherboard top view
Image of motherboard
Manufacturer: Asus
Form factor: microATX - 24.4 cm (9.6 inches) x 24.4 cm (9.6 inches)
Chipset:
Northbridge chipset: Intel G33 Express
Southbridge chipset: Intel ICH9R
Memory sockets: 4 x DDR2
Front side bus speeds: 1333/1066/800 MHz
Processor socket: 775
Expansion Slots:
1 PCI x16 slot for graphics card
2 PCI x1 slots
1 PCI slot
For more details, see Benicia motherboard specifications .
Processor
Core 2 Quad Q6600
Figure 2: Intel Core 2 Quad logo
Image of Intel 2 Quad logo
Operating speed: Up to 2.4 GHz
Number of cores: 4
Socket: 775
Bus speed: 1066 MHz
Processor upgrade information
Motherboard supports the following processor upgrades:
Intel Core 2 Quad (Y) Q9xxxx
Intel Core 2 Duo (W) E8xxx
Intel Core 2 Quad (K) up to Q6600
Core 2 Duo E6x00 (C) up to E6700
Core 2 Duo E4x00 (C) up to E4400
Memory
3 GB
Amount: 3 GB
Speed: PC2-5300 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)
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
*32-bit operating systems cannot address a full 4.0 GB of memory.
Video graphics
NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT
Figure 3: Video card
Image of video card
Figure 4: Ports
1 - S-Video*
2 - HDMI
3 - DVI-I (dual-link)**
Image of video card bracket showing ports
* Composite Video using SV-to-CV adapter
** VGA using included DVI-to-VGA adapter
Interface: PCI Express x16
Maximum resolution:
HDMI TV resolution: up to 1080p*
HDMI PC resolution: 2560x1600 at 75 Hz
DVI TV resolution: up to 1080p*
DVI PC resolution (dual-link): 2560x1600 at 60 Hz
VGA resolution: 2048x1536 at 85 Hz
S-Video TV resolution: up to 480i*
* Use NVIDIA software to optimize display
512 MB onboard memory
Supports two displays at the same time
Supports HDCP
Integrated graphics using Intel GMA 3100
*Integrated video is not available if a graphics card is installed
Integrated graphics using Intel GMA 3100
Also supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards*
Sound/Audio
Integrated Audio ALC888S
*Integrated audio is not available if a sound card is installed.
Audio CODEC: ALC888S
7.1 channel high-definition audio
TV-Tuner
Hauppauge DVB-T/PAL
Figure 5: TV Tuner card top view
Image of TV tuner card
Figure 6: Ports
1 - Coaxial DVB-T/PAL (TV In)
2 - S-Video in (S-Vid)
3 - Left audio in (L)
4 - Right audio in (R)
Image of available ports on TV tuner card bracket
Interface: PCI Express x1
Supported transmission standards:
DVB-T (digital)*
PAL/SECAM (analog)
* Requires an antenna
Either DVB-T or PAL signal is available. You cannot use both at the same time.
Networking
LAN: 10-Base-T
Interface: Integrated into motherboard
Technology: Realtek 8111C
Data transfer speeds: up to 10/100 Mb/s
Transmission standards:10-Base-T Ethernet
802.11 b/g wireless USB adapter card
Figure 7: Wireless card - side view
Wireless card - side view
Interface type: USB
Data transfer speeds: up to 54 Mbps
Transmission standards: 802.11 b/g
Supported antenna connections: 1
Operating band: 2.4 GHz and 2.5 GHz dual band
Supported security protocols:
WPA
WEP
Hard drive
500 GB
Figure 8: Hard drive
Image of hard drive
Size: 500 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
Pocket Media Drive 1
* Bays may be occupied by existing hardware.
Power Supply
300W
300W power supply
I/O Ports
Front I/O ports
1394: 1
USB: 2
Headphone: 1
Microphone: 1
Back I/O ports
Figure 11: Back I/O panel
1 - PS/2 mouse port (green)
2 - Coaxial SPDIF Out
3 - Video Graphics Adapter
4 - IEEE 1394a
5 - RJ45 Network (LAN)
6 - Audio: Center/Subwoofer (yellow orange)
7 - Audio: Rear Speaker Out (black)
8 - Audio: Line In (light blue)
9 - Audio: Line put (lime)
10 - Audio: Microphone (pink)
11 - Audio: Side Speaker Out (gray)
12 - USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3, and 4
13 - Coaxial SPDIF In
14 - PS/2 keyboard (purple)
Keyboard, mouse and input devices
HP wireless keyboard
Figure 12: Top view of keyboard
Image of keyboard
Interface: USB
Special buttons:*
Volume up
Volume down
Mute
* Buttons are not configurable
Extended Keys:
Sleep
HP Club
Internet (web)
Search
Info
Eject 1
Eject 2
Burn CD/DVD
Previous
Play/pause
Stop
Info
HP wireless mouse/receiver set
Figure 13: Top view of mouse
Image of mouse
Interface: USB wireless connection (with receiver)
Buttons: left, right, and clickable scroll wheel
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 with Windows Media Center (32-bit)
No
CD/CD-RW/DVD/DVD+RW
Windows Movie Maker & Windows DVD Maker
CyberLink DVD Suite 5
No
Yes
Entertainment, Music & Games
My HP Games
No
Productivity
Adobe Reader
Microsoft Works 9
Microsoft Office Home and Student Edition 2007 Trial
EasyBits Magic Desktop
Yes
Yes
No
No
Imaging, Photography, Video & Film
HP Photosmart Essential 2
muvee autoProducer
Yes
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
Recovery Disc Creator
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