HP Pavilion Data Sheet

HP Pavilion Elite m9450f PC Datasheet 

Highlights: 

• Intel ® Core2 Quad Processor Q9300 (2) delivers speed, power, and performance for your most demanding applications. 

(2) 

• Genuine Windows Vista ® Home Premium 64-bit edition with Service Pack 1 - delivers premier performance, reliability, 

and enhanced security. (1) 

• 8GB system memory helps you take advantage of powerful 64-bit performance. (3) 

• 750GB 7200rpm SATA hard drive (4) stores up to 162,000 songs or 129,000 photos. (5) 

• SuperMulti DVD burner with LightScribe technology lets you create DVDs and CDs with custom labels etched on the disc. 

(6) 

• NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT graphics card with 512MB dedicated video memory, DVI and HDMI capabilities, and support 

for Blu-ray, HD DVD, and Microsoft ® DirectX ® 10. Up to 2303MB Total Available Graphics Memory as allocated by 

Windows Vista ® 

• Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n (19) 

• Front-panel 15-in-1 memory card reader makes it easy to transfer digital photos and other files between your PC and a 

variety of peripheral devices. 

• 24 x 7 toll-free phone support and one-year HP limited warranty provide priceless peace of mind. 

LightScribe technology lets you 

burn custom, silkscreen-quality 

text and images directly onto 

LightScribe-enabled CDs and 

DVDs. 

Award Winning Support 

Designed for exceptional performance 

The HP Pavilion Elite delivers an amazing high-end home 

entertainment experience, DX10 3D Mainstream gaming, 

and power for the most demanding PC tasks. This 

premium PC’s enhanced features and technology puts 

everything you need where you want it. 

• The Pavilion Elite PC features a built-in wireless antenna 

for fast, flexible 802.11b/g/n wireless networking. (19) 

• Windows Vista ® Home Premium 64-bit edition with 

Service Pack 1 lets you take full advantage of the 64-bit 

processor and expanded system memory. (1) 

• One touch of the HP Easy Backup button lets you back 

up your files instantly, helping to protect irreplaceable 

photos and files. 

• The NVIDIA GeForce 9800 graphics card accelerates 

the Microsoft Windows Vista experience, powering 

Microsoft DirectX 9 and DirectX 10 games. (27) 

• The SuperMulti DVD burner with LightScribe technology 

lets you etch custom, silkscreen-quality labels and 

artwork directly onto LightScribe-enabled CDs and 

DVDs. (6) 

• A recessed landing pad on top of the chassis offers a 

convenient place for connecting USB and FireWire ® 

devices. 

• The front-panel 15-in-1 memory card reader makes it 

easy to transfer photos, music, and other files to and 

from your digital camera and other peripheral devices. 

Latest processor technology 

Intel ® Core 2 Quad is the latest cutting-edge processor 

technology for the desktop PC. (2) Based on the new Intel 

Core micro-architecture, Intel ® Core 2 Quad processors 

include four complete execution cores for unprecedented 

performance and responsiveness in multithreaded and 

multitasking business and home-use environments. 

All disclaimers are at the end of page 2. 

HP recommends Windows Vista ® Home Premium. 

Capability meets possibility 

The 64-bit edition of Windows Vista ® Home Premium with 

Service Pack 1 is for serious computer users who have 

advanced high-performance needs. (1) This latest edition 

integrates Windows Vista innovation with cutting-edge PC 

hardware to deliver expanded memory, stronger security, 

and enhanced reliability. Security features such as Data 

Execution Prevention (DEP) and Microsoft PatchGuard 

offer additional protection against a wide range of 

threats, while increased memory improves the 

performance of applications with heavy memory 

demands. Windows Vista Service Pack 1 includes the 

latest operating system improvements and enhancements 

from Microsoft. 

Service and support 

HP stands behind our products and protects your 

investment with award-winning service and support 

available around the clock by phone, e-mail, and online. ( 

10) 

• HP Total Care offers expert assistance 24 x 7: 

- Toll-free telephone support at 1.800.HP.INVENT 

(1.800.474.6836) in English and Spanish in the United 

States or English and French in Canada. 

- Real-time online chat. 

- E-mail, usually answered within one hour. 

• A desktop icon offers one-click access to online 

technical support, troubleshooting and downloads.

HP Pavilion Elite m9450f PC Datasheet 

Specifications 

Operating System • Genuine Windows Vista ® Home Premium 64-bit edition with Service Pack 1. (1) 

Processor • Intel ® Core2 Quad Processor Q9300 (2) 

Processor Speed • 2.50GHz (2) 

Chipset • Intel ® G33 Express Chipset 

Cache (L2) • 6MB L2 Cache 

Bus Speed • 1333MHz Front Side Bus 

Memory • 8GB PC2-6400 DDR2 SDRAM memory (4x2048MB for ultimate performance) 

Hard Drive • 750GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s hard drive (4) 

Expandable Drive 

Bay 

• HP Pocket Media Drive Bay (22) 

Optical Drive(s) • SuperMulti DVD Burner with LightScribe Technology (6) 16x DVD±R, 8x DVD+RW, 6x 

DVD-RW, 8x DVD+R DL, 8x DVD-R DL, 12x DVD-RAM, 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CDR, 32x 

CDRW, 40x CD-ROM (6) 

Video Graphics • NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT graphics card with 512MB dedicated video memory, DVI and 

HDMI capabilities, and support for Blu-ray, HD DVD, and Microsoft ® DirectX ® 10. Up to 

2303MB Total Available Graphics Memory as allocated by Windows Vista ® 

Network Interface • Integrated 10/100/1000Mbps network interface 

Wireless Connectivity • Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n (19) 

Sound • High Definition Audio, 8 speaker configurable 

Memory Slots • 4 DIMM (240-pin, DDR2) (occupied) 

Expansion Slots • 1 PCI (available) 

• 2 PCI Express x1 (24) (one available) 

• 1 PCI Express x16 (24) (occupied) 

Expansion Bays • 2 external 5.25" (one available) 

• 1 external 3.5" (occupied) 

• 2 internal 3.5" (occupied) 

External Ports • Front panel 15-in-1 memory card reader: supports SmartMedia, xD, MultiMedia Card, 

Secure Digital (SD), Mini Secure Digital, Compact Flash I, Compact Flash II, IBM 

Microdrive, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo, 

RSMMC, MMC Mobile, MMC+ 

• 6 USB 2.0 ports (2 Front, 4 Back) 

• 2 FireWire ® (IEEE 1394) port(s) (1 Front, 1 Back) 

• Headphone; Microphone (Front) 

• 2 PS/2; Digital Audio In/Out; LAN; Microphone/Line-in/Line-out; Rear speaker-out; Side 

speaker out; Center (subwoofer) (Back) 

Mouse and 

Keyboard 

• HP multimedia keyboard 

• HP optical mouse 

Dimensions • Unpackaged: 7.00" (W) x 16.61" (L/D) x 15.51" (H) approx. 

• Packaged: 11.89" (W) x 19.49" (L/D) x 20.24" (H) approx. 

Weight • Unpackaged: 24.25 lbs approx. 

• Packaged: 31.53 lbs approx. 

Warranty and 

Support 

• Warranty Options: 

- One-year limited PC hardware warranty and software support 

• Support Options: 

- Desktop icon provides one click access to built-in desktop Help and Support Center. 

- Easy, online access to questions, answers and troubleshooting information via 

www.hp.ca/support 

- Direct, knowledgeable assistance available 24/7 toll-free by phone. 

• Extended Service Plans: 

- You can choose from a variety of Extended Service Plans from HP to meet your individual 

needs by calling 1-866-234-1377 or by going to www.hp.ca/go/totalcare 

Visit www.hp.ca for more details! 

(1) Certain Windows Vista product features require advanced or additional hardware. 

See www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/hardwarereqs.mspx and 

www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx for details. Windows Vista 

Upgrade Advisor can help you determine which features of Windows Vista will run on 

your computer. To download the tool, visit www.windowsvista.com/upgradeadvisor. 

(2) Intel's numbering is not a measurement of higher performance. Dual/Quad Core is 

a new technology designed to improve performance of certain software products. Not 

all customers or software applications will necessarily benefit 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 configurations. See www.intel.com/info/em64t for more 

information 

(4) For hard drives, GB = 1 billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less. Up to 12GB 

of storage space is reserved for the system recovery software. Up to 10GB of storage 

space is reserved for the system recovery software. (5) Capacity based on average 

compressed .jpg size of 5MB/image. Capacity based on standard NTSC recording 

format. Actual recording times may vary. Capacity based on 4 minutes per song and 

128-Kbps AAC encoding. (6) Actual speeds may vary. Does not permit copying of 

commercially available DVD movies or other copyright-protected materials. Intended 

only for creation and storage of original material and other lawful uses. Double Layer 

is a new technology. Double Layer media compatibility will widely vary with some 

Software 

home DVD players and DVD-ROM drives. LightScribe creates a grayscale image 

similar to black and white photography. LightScribe media required and sold 

separately. Note that DVD-RAM cannot read or write to 2.6GB Single Sided/5.2 GB 

Double Sided – Version 1.0 media. Data transfer rates up to 6,000 KB/s (CD 

read/write) and 21,632 KB/s (DVD read/write). Data transfer rates up to 3,600 KB/s 

(CD read/write) and 10,816 KB/s (DVD read/write). (10) Internet access required and 

sold separately. (11) Internet access required. First 60 days included; subscription 

required for live updates afterwards. (12) Internet access may be required. (13) Intended 

for your original content and other lawful uses. Do not copy copyright-protected 

materials. (14) The Microsoft® Office Home and Student Edition 2007 is a trial version; 

functionality is reduced after 60 days. The full version is sold separately. (15) Internet 

access may require payment of additional fees or subscription for use. A valid credit 

card may be required to initiate service. High-speed internet access options are not 

available in all provinces and territories in Canada.Communication charges may 

apply. (19) Wireless access point and Internet service sold separately. The specifications 

for the 802.11n WLAN are draft specifications and are not final. This may affect the 

ability of the PC to communicate with other 802.11n WLAN devices. (22) HP Pocket 

Media Drive sold separately. (24) Power supply upgrade may be required for graphics 

card upgrade, check with graphics card supplier. (26) Based on highest volume of PCs 

sold. Source: IDC's Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker, December 2007. (27) Up to 30% 

performance increase versus GeForce 9300GE without hSLI and GeForce 8200 gfx 

chipset. Shared video memory (UMA) uses part of the total system memory for video 

performance. System memory dedicated to video performance is not available for 

Photo and Video • muvee autoProducer: Automatically create professional looking home videos and burn to 

DVD 

Entertainment • Cyberlink DVD Suite Deluxe: Automatically fix and edit videos and create CDs and DVDs. 

Edit, burn and archive data to discs. (13) 

Productivity • Microsoft ® Works 9: Includes a word processor, spreadsheet, database and calendar 

• Microsoft ® Office Home and Student Edition 2007 Trial: 60-day trial version (14) 

• Adobe ® Reader 8: Read and print PDF file 

PC Security • Includes Norton Internet Security 2008. Protects your PC and your identity when you 

email, bank and shop online. 60 days of protection updates included. (11) 

• HP Easy Backup - backs up your personal files, including photos, music, video, emails, 

bookmarks and documents. 

Online Services • Internet Solutions (Up to 3 months service included) (15) 

• Bell Sympatico High Speed Internet 

• EastLink High Speed Internet Access 

• Shaw High-Speed Internet Access 

Additional information 

Product number • FK789AA#A2L 

UPC code • 884420206668 

Country of origin • Mexico 

Tariff number • 8471500085 

Pallet information • Dimensions: 48"(L) x 40"(W) x 85.91"(H/D) approx. 

• Total weight: 1136.63 LBS 

• Layers: 4 

• Products per layer: 8 

• Total products per pallet: 32 

HP recommends Windows Vista ® Home Premium. 

other use by other programs. 

Monitor and speakers sold separately. Actual product may vary from image shown on 

datasheet.© Copyright 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The 

information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties 

for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements 

accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as 

constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial 

errors or omissions contained herein. Intel and Core are trademarks or registered 

trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other 

countries. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft 

Corporation. Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trademark of 

Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Printed in the 

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