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Overview

HP Compaq nx9008 Business Notebook

HP recommends Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
 
 
1.
Easy Access Buttons (5)
2.
Stereo Speakers
3.
USB Port (1)
4.
Fixed Optical Drive
5.
Audio In
6.
Headphone
7.
Volume Control
8.
Mute Lock LED
9.
Battery Charging LED
10.
Hard Drive Activity LED
11.
System Drive LED
12.
Touch Pad
13.
Touch Pad On/Off Button
14.
PC Card Slot (1)
15.
RJ-11 (Modem)
16.
Air Vents
17.
Power Buttons
18.
Cap Lock LED
19.
Num Lock LED
20.
Keypad LED
 
1.
S-Video
2.
VGA Video
3.
Parallel Port
4.
PS/2 Port
5.
RJ-45 (NIC)
6.
USB Ports (2)
7.
DC In
 
At A Glance
  • Choice of operating systems:
    Microsoft Windows XP Professional or
    Microsoft Windows XP Home.
    NOTE:
    Microsoft Windows 2000 driver support via web.
  • Intel® Celeron® processors – up to 2.8 GHz
  • 14.1-inch TFT XGA display
  • Configurations as light as 7.07 lb/3.2 kg and as thin as 1.73 in/4.39 cm (14-inch panel)
  • 128MB, or 256MB DDR SDRAM (266 MHz), Upgradeable to 1GB
  • 20 or 30GB (4200 rpm) hard drive
  • Integrated NIC, high speed 56K modem
  • Full-size keyboard with 5 Quick Launch Buttons
  • Includes a one-year, Worldwide Warranty – Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the HP Customer Support Center for details.
What's Special
  • Choice of operating systems:
    Microsoft Windows XP Professional or
    Microsoft Windows XP Home.
  • Intel Celeron processors
  • All-in-one convenient design
  • Powerful Proven Technology
  • USB 2.0
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Standard Features

Processors and Chipset
One of the following:
2.8 GHz Intel Celeron with 400-MHz Front Side Bus and 256-KB L2 cache
Chipset: ATI Radeon IGP 345M (RS200MP)/ALI M1535+
NOTE: The processor speed is reduced on battery power to optimize battery life. Please go to http://www.hp.com for more details on battery life conservation.

Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional, preinstalled or
Microsoft Windows XP Home (limited language availability) preinstalled
NOTE: Microsoft Windows 2000 Driver support via web.

DisplaysInternal14.1-inch color TFT XGA with 1024 x 768 resolution (up to 16.7M colors internal)
ExternalUp to 32-bit per pixel color depth. Supports 640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768,
1280 x 768, 1280 x 1024, or 1600 x 1200 resolutions up to 100-Hz refresh rate, dependent upon monitor capability, and resolution and color depth settings

MemoryStandard128 MB (266 MHz) DDR SDRAM (128 MB SODIMM in slot 1) or
256 MB (266 MHz) DDR SDRAM (256 MB SODIMM in slot 1)
Maximum1 GB (266 MHz) DDR SDRAM (512MB (266 MHz) in slots 1 and 2)
NOTE: 128MB of DDR (16MB standard shared video memory)
NOTE: Up to 128MB shared video memory user configurable with 512MB or 1GB memory configuration.

Communications
10/100 NIC is integrated on the system board
High speed 56K modem

KeyboardFull-size desktop-compatible keyboard; special feature hotkeys for instant access to toggling between internal and external displays, or simultaneous displays and brightness. Oversized keys and separate cursor control keys (87 keys) – 101-key compatible

Easy Access ButtonsFive – One Touch Quick Launch Buttons

Pointing DeviceTouch pad with on/off button and dedicated scroll up/down surface

PC Card SlotsOne Type II PC Card slot with support for 16-bit PCMICIA and 32-bitCardbus.

StoragePrimary Hard Drive40-GB 4200 rpm SMART Ultra ATA Hard Drive
20-GB 4200 rpm SMART Ultra ATA Hard Drive
Fixed Optical DriveDVD Drive
CD Drive

AudioIntegrated Speakers, Volume control & Mute buttons, AC/97, SoundBlaster Pro compatible, 16 bit stereo sound

MultimediaDual Speakers and 16-bit stereo sound
Dedicated Hardware and Hotkey volume controls
Headphone-out port
Microphone-in port
Software MPEG1 support, MPEG2 and DVD
DVD ROM Drive with move playback software (on select models)
CD-ROM Drive (on select models)
S-video Port
USB 2.0 Ports
4X AGP graphics
16MB of DDR (Double Date Rate) shared video memory
128MB with 512MB or 1 GB system memory

InterfacesPC Card1 Type 1/II
Enhanced Parallel 1
EPP/ECP1
PS/21
S-Video (NTSC/PAL)1
VGA1
Headphone/Line-out1
Microphone-in1
DC Power1
RJ-11 (modem)1
RJ-45 (NIC)1
USB 2.03
LED status indicators8
  • System power
  • Battery charging
  • Hard drive activity
  • Caps lock
  • Num lock
  • Keypad
  • Wireless
  • Mute Lock
 

GraphicsUMA architecture – ATI Mobility Radeon, AGP 4x and 3D Architecture, MPEG2 and DVD playback, standard, 16MB shared with 128MB or more main memory, configurable up to 128MB with 512MB or 1GB.

SoftwareIntervideo WinDVD Playback Software
Safety and Comfort Guide
Acrobat Reader
Reference Guide
One touch button software
Symantec Norton Anti-virus
HP Help and Support

System RecoveryEach unit is shipped with a recovery CD kit containing a system restore and Operating System CD. These CDs allow users to either recover or repair the notebook operating system without losing personal data. The Operating System CD also provides the option of reinstalling the operating system software provided with the notebook. (NOTE: This option erases the hard disk and restores the base operating system. Drivers and applications are installed using the other CDs provided with the kit.)

SecurityPower-on Password
 Kensington MicroSave security slot; accepts 3rd party security lock devices

Power SupplyExternal 90-Watt AC adapter, power cord included.

BatteryThe HP Compaq Business Notebook nx9008 provides up to 2 hours of battery life using the standard 8-cell Lithium-Ion battery, 4.4Ahr and Smart Battery Technology (provides accurate, instantaneous battery status).
NOTE: Actual results may vary with product model, configuration, and individual usage. Hewlett-Packard testing of a HP Compaq nx9008 with an Intel Celeron 2.8 GHz CPU, Windows XP Pro, 15.0-inch XGA LCD, 512-MB RAM, 20-GB HDD, Lithium-Ion battery, and NIC/modem, achieved an overall Business Winstone 2002 BatteryMark score of 1 h 43m Business Winstone® 2002 BatteryMark™ Version 1.0 units. Winstone® is a registered trademark and BatteryMark™ is a trademark of Ziff Davis Publishing Holdings Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Copyright 2002 Ziff Davis Media Inc. All Rights Reserved. System parameters followed test recommendations: panel brightness 50%, power management scheme - Laptop/Portable, hard drive, standby and video timers set to never.

Power ConservationHibernation
 Instant-on via Standby
 One custom level of power conservation
 Energy Star Compliant

Service and SupportHP Services includes a one-year, Worldwide Limited Warranty, pick-up or carry-in; upgraded warranty and toll-free 7 x 24 hardware technical phone support available.
NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the HP Customer Support Center for details.

Naming Convention

The Etymology of a Model name:


Cnx9008UC280X420CC12H
PF017U#ABA
Processor2.8 GHz Intel Celeron
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows XP Home
Display14-inch color TFT XGA
Cache Memory256 KB, L2 Cache
Standard Memory128 MB (1 DIMM) 266 MHz DDR
Maximum Memory1024 MB (266 MHz) DDR
Hard Drive20 GB
Optical DriveCD Drive
CommunicationsType III Mini PCI high speed 56K modem,
(LOM) integrated 10/100 NIC
GraphicsATI Radeon IGP 345M Integrated UMA architecture ATI 4X AGP 3D accelerator
Audio16-bit stereo sound integrated speakers
WarrantyOne Year

Cnx9008UC280X440DC25P
DH942U#ABA
Processor2.8 GHz Intel Celeron
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Display14-inch color TFT XGA
Cache Memory256 KB, L2 Cache
Standard Memory256 MB (1 DIMM) 266 MHz DDR
Maximum Memory1024 MB (266 MHz) DDR
Hard Drive40 GB
Optical DriveDVD Drive
CommunicationsType III Mini PCI high speed 56K modem,
(LOM) integrated 10/100 NIC
GraphicsATI Radeon IGP 345M Integrated UMA architecture ATI 4X AGP 3D accelerator
Audio16-bit stereo sound integrated speakers
WarrantyOne Year
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Options

StorageHP USB Digital DriveDL702B

Memory256MB (333 MHz) DDR RAM Memory UpgradeDC389B
512MB (333 MHz) DDR RAM Memory UpgradeDC390B

PowerPrimary Battery PackF4809A
AC Adapter 90WF4813A
Auto/Truck Adapter 90W DC303B

Carrying CasesHP Executive Nylon Case
DC916A
HP Top Load Nylon Carrying Case
DC915A
HP Top Load Leather Carrying Case
DC917A

SecuritySecurity Cable Lock294316-B21

Input/Output DevicesExternal 10-Key Numeric Keypad (PS/2)294317-B21
USB/PS2 Keyboard118003-xx9
USB/PS2 Mouse103180-B22
USB Travel MouseF2100A
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Memory

HP Compaq nx9008 Business Notebook
 
Standard Memory Plus Optional Memory
Support for up to 1024 MB total of DDR SDRAM memory is available with the installation of optional DDR SDRAM Memory Kits.
MemorySlot 1 Slot 2
128 MB128 MB-
256 MB128 MB128 MB
256 MB256 MB-
384 MB256 MB128 MB
512 MB512 MB-
768 MB512 MB256 MB
1024 MB512 MB512 MB
NOTE: This chart does not represent all possible memory configurations. Due to the non-industry standard nature of some third-party memory modules, we strongly recommend using only Compaq branded memory modules to ensure compatibility.
Following are memory options available from Compaq: 
  • 512-MB (266 MHz) Memory Upgrade
269087-B25 or
DC390A
  • 256-MB (266 MHz) Memory Upgrade
269086-B25 or
DC389A
  • 128-MB (266 MHz) Memory Upgrade
269085-B25 or
DC388A
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Storage

Drive Support

System Drive SupportQuantity SupportedDrive Supported
DVD ROM Drive1Dedicated optical drive
Max CD-ROM Drive1Dedicated optical drive
   
Hard Drives  
40-GB Hard Drive1Dedicated hard drive bay
20-GB Hard Drive1Dedicated hard drive bay
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Technical Specifications

System Unit Dimensions (HxWxD)14.1-inch TFT panel displays1.73 x 12.96 x 10.72 in
(4.39 x 32.92 x 27.23 cm)
Weight 14.1-inch TFT panel displays7.07 lb (3.2 kg)
NOTE: * = Weight varies by configuration.
Stand-Alone Power Requirements Nominal Operating Voltage (Li-Ion)14.4 V (8-cell)
Average Operating Power29.7 W Desktop
Peak Operating Power82 W on AC
55 W on DC
Power in suspend mode< 1000 mW
Power in hibernation mode< 100 mW
Power Supply
Rated Input Voltage100 to 240 VAC
Rated Input Current4.74 A
Rated Frequency50 to 60 Hz
TemperatureOperating50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
Non-operating14° to 140° F (-10° to 60° C)
Relative HumidityOperating10% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Non-operating5% to 90% relative humidity, 101.6° F (38.7° C) Maximum wetbulb temperature
ShockOperating10 G, 11 ms, half-sine
Non-operating60 G, 11 ms, half-sine
VibrationOperating0.5 G zero-to-peak, 10 to 500 Hz, 0.25 oct/min sweep rate
Non-operating1.0 G, zero-to-peak, 10 to 500 Hz, 0.5 oct/min sweep rate
Maximum Altitude (unpressurized) Operating0 to 10,000 ft (0 to 3,048 m)
Non-operating0 to 30,000 ft (0 to 9,144 m)

14.1-Inch Color TFT XGA Display Dimensions (H x W)11.22 x 8.46 in (28.5 x 21.5 cm)
Diagonal Size14.1 in (35.81 cm)
MountingInternal Panel Supports, Side Mounted
Number of ColorsUp to 16.8M
Contrast Ratio150:1
Brightness120nt typ 
Pixel ResolutionPitch0.264 x 0.264 mm
Format1024 x 768
ConfigurationRGB stripe
BacklightEdge Lit 
Character Display80 x 25 
Total Power Consumption4.2W 

 
Hard Drives

40-GB (4200 rpm) Drive Weight0.21 lb (95 g)
Capacity40 GB
Height0.374 in (9.5 mm)
Width2.75 in (70 mm)
InterfaceATA-5
Transfer RateSynchronous (maximum)100 MB/s (Drive Capability)
SecurityATA Security
Seek Time
(typical reads, including settling)
Single Track3.0 ms
Average13 ms
Maximum25 ms
Rotational Speed4200 rpm 
Logical Blocks78,140,160 
Operating Temperature41° to 131° F (5° to 55° C)

20-GB (4200 rpm)Drive Weight0.21 lb (95 g)
Capacity20 GB
Height0.374 in (9.5 mm)
Width2.75 in (70 mm)
InterfaceATA-5
Transfer RateSynchronous (maximum)100 MB/s (Drive Capability)
SecurityATA Security
Seek Time
(typical reads, including settling)
Single Track2.5 ms
Average12 ms
Maximum23 ms
Rotational Speed4200 rpm 
Logical Blocks58,605,120 
Operating Temperature41° to 131° F (5° to 55° C)

Audio

Hardware
ImplementationConnexant SmartAMC CX20468-21 AC97 CODEC
Audio Signal Link to CPUAudio CODEC (AC) link
Full DuplexFull duplex audio recording and playback
Stereo InputsLine In – 10K Impedance (min.)
Mono InputsMicrophone – 10K Impedance (min), with Port Replicator only.
Stereo Outputs
Headphone jack, internal speaker, S/PDIF for Port Replicator only
Analog Frequency Response20 Hz – 20 kHz
Audio Output QualityFrequency Response300 Hz – 20 kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio>94dB
Total Harmonic Distortion-50 dBFS (PC2001(Mobile PC) protocol)
Noise Floor
 
Play/Record Sampling Rate(s)7 kHz to 48 kHz
AD/DA ResolutionStereo full-duplex audio codec with 18-bit resolution
Stereo SpeakerAmplifier Power
2-Watts (Normal), 2.5Watts (Maximum)
Speaker Impedance
4-Ohms ± 15% at 1KHz
Frequency Response530 Hz – 20 kHz

External AC Adapter without Power Faction Correction Weight 0.67 lb (0.304 kg)
Power Supply (Input) Operating Voltage 100 to 240 VAC RMS
Operating Current 1.7 A RMS
Operating Frequency Range 47 to 63 Hz AC

Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (8-cell)Dimensions (L x W x D)5.25 x 3.63 x 0.75 in (13.4 x 9.2 x 1.9 cm)
Weight0.96 lb (0.43 kg) 
EnergyVoltage14.8 V
Amp-hour capacityTypical 4.4 Ah
Watt-hour capacityTypical 64 Wh
TemperatureOperating32° to 140° F (0° to 60° C)
Non-operating-4° to 140° F (-20° to 60° C)

DVD-ROM DriveCenter Hole Diameter0.59 in (1.5 cm) 
Disk Diameter12 cm/8 cm 
Disk Thickness1.2 mm 
Track Pitch0.74 µm (DVD)/1.6 µm (CD)
Access Times
(typical reads, including settling)
Random (typical)< 125 ms DVD Media
Full-Stroke (typical)< 225 ms DVD Media
Random (typical)< 100 ms CD Media
Full-Stroke (typical)< 175 ms CD Media
Cache Buffer512 KB/s (minimum) 
Data Transfer Rate
(typical, including settling)
Max 24X CD3600 KB/s (150 KB/s at 1X CD rate)
Max 8X DVD10,800 KB/s (1352 KB/s at 1X DVD rate)
Start-up Time< 12 seconds Typical 
Stop Time< 3 seconds Typical 

24X CD-ROM DriveApplicable DiskCD-ROM (Mode 1, 2 and 3), CD-XA ready (Mode 2, Form 1 and 2), CD-I ready (Mode 2, Form 1 and 2), CD-R (read only), CD Plus, Photo CD (Single and Multi-session), CD-Extra, Video CD, CD-WO (fixed packets only), CD-Bridge
Center Hole Diameter0.59 in (15 mm) 
Disk Diameter12 cm, 8 cm 
Disk Thickness0.047 in (1.2 mm) 
Track Pitch1.6 µm 
Access Times
(typical reads, including settling)
Random< 110 ms
Full-Stroke< 220 ms
Audio Output LevelLine-out0.7-0.9 Vrms
Cache Buffer128 KB 
Data Transfer Rate
(typical, including settling)
CD-ROM3600 KB/s Maximum
Start-up Time< 10 seconds 
Stop Time< 5 seconds 

Integrated Conexant 56K ACLink ModemForm FactorIntegrated on motherboard
Power Management SupportAPM Revision 1.2, ACPI
Approvals/
Certifications
UL, CSA, NEMKO, CCIB, Industry Canada, FCC Part 68, CTR21, FCC Part 15 Class B, Canadian ICES-003 Class B, C.I.S.P.R.22, Australian ACA, CE Mark, Other Countries
Data Mode Capabilitieshigh speed 56K modem (a-law, mu-law)
K56flex (a-law, mu-law)
V.8bis
V.80
V44.bis, MNP5 (Compression)
V42.bis, MNP5 (Compression)
V.42 (LAPM, MNP2-4) (Error Correction)
V.34 (file date: 10/96)
Optional symbol rates:
2800, 3429
Asymmetric Symbol rates
Synchronous primary channel data signaling rates:
3600, 31200
Automatic rate re-negotiation
V.32bis
V.32
V.23
V.22bis
V.22
V.21
Bell 212A
Bell 103J
Fax Mode CapabilitiesTIA-578-S (Class 1)
T.30, T.4 (Group 3)
V.17
V.29
V.27ter
V.21 Channel 2
Command SetV.250 (Partial)
TIA-602
Identification: +GMI, +GMM, +GMR
Port control: +IPR, +ICF, +IFC, +ILRR
Modulation: +MS, +MR, +MA
Error control: +ES, +ER, +EB, +ESR, +ETBM
Data compression: +DS, +DR
V.251

Integrated 10/100 NIC NIC Device Driver Name National Semiconductor Corp. DP83815/816 10/100 MacPhyter PCI Adapter
Data Link Layers IEEE 802.2 LLC
SNAP
Ethernet Features 10 Mbps Ethernet: IEEE 802.3 standard 10BASE-T
  100 Mbps Ethernet: IEEE 802.3u standard 100BASE-TX
  Full Duplex at 10 and 100Mbps
  Auto-Negotiation
Wake on LAN from Standby (S3)
  Lower Power State on Link Loss
Software support Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP Home and Pro
Protocol support TCP/IP
Novell IPX/SPX and Microsoft compatible
Novel IPX ODI
Microsoft NetBEUI
IBM DLC

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