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HP EliteBook 8540p - 15.6" - Core i5 540M - Windows 7 Pro - 4 GB RAM - 320 GB HDD

Product code:
P118083P | WD919EA#ABU
  • Product Data Sheet
  • Processor - Intel Core i5 540M / 2.53 GHz ( 3.06 GHz ) ( Dual-Core )
  • Memory - 4 GB (installed) / 8 GB (max) - DDR3 SDRAM - 1333 MHz - PC3-10600 ( 2 x 2 GB )
  • Hard Drive - 320 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm
  • Display - 15.6" LED backlight TFT 1366 x 768 ( WXGA )
  • Optical Drive - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - internal with LightScribe Technology
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HP EliteBook 8540p - 15.6" - Core i5 540M - Windows 7 Pro - 4 GB RAM - 320 GB HDD

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Compatability With the HP EliteBook 8540p, you can enjoy advanced graphics and performance with a 15.6" diagonal HD display, integrated numeric keypad in a portable notebook that combines premier design with rugged construction for maximum durability.

HP EliteBook 8540p - Core i5 540M / 2.53 GHz - Windows 7 Pro - 4 GB RAM - 320 GB HDD - DVD SuperMulti DL - 15.6" 1366 x 768 ( HD ) - NVIDIA NVS 5100M

Specifications

Basic Specifications

Manufacturer's Part Number
WD919EA#ABU
EAN
0884962950586
Microsoft Office Preloaded
Includes a pre-loaded image of select Microsoft Office 2010 suites. Purchase an Office 2010 Product Key Card or disc to activate preloaded software on this PC.
Video Memory
1 GB DDR3 SDRAM
Graphics
NVIDIA NVS 5100M - 1 GB DDR3
Power
AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Rugged Design
Yes
Recommended Use
Home use
Built-in Devices
Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial, Bluetooth aerial
Memory
4 GB DDR3
Platform Technology
Intel Centrino 2 with vPro Technology
Notebook Camera
Integrated - 2 Megapixel
Manufacturer Warranty
3 years warranty
Display
15.6" LED backlight 1366 x 768 / HD
System Type
Notebook - rugged
Operating System
Windows 7 Pro
Telecom
Fax / modem - MDC - 56 Kbps
Optical Drive
DVD SuperMulti DL
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n (draft), Bluetooth 2.1 EDR , Gigabit Ethernet , fax / modem
Dockable
Yes
RAM
4 GB (installed) / 8 GB (max) - DDR3 SDRAM - 1333 MHz - PC3-10600 ( 2 x 2 GB )
Hard Drive
320 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm
Optical Storage
DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - internal with LightScribe Technology
Security
Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , SmartCard reader
Card Reader
6 in 1
Processor
Intel Core i5 540M / 2.53 GHz ( 3.066 GHz ) / 3 MB Cache
Graphics Controller
NVIDIA NVS 5100M
Dimensions (WxDxH)
37.4 cm x 25.2 cm x 3.2 cm
Localisation
English / United Kingdom
Embedded Security
Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , SmartCard reader
Cache Memory
3 MB - L3 Cache
Input Device
Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick
Weight
2.9 kg
Audio Output
Sound card
Product Description
HP EliteBook 8540p - 15.6" - Core i5 540M - Windows 7 Pro - 4 GB RAM - 320 GB HDD
Battery
8-cell
Storage
320 GB HDD / 7200 rpm

Video

Graphics Processor
NVIDIA NVS 5100M
Video Memory
1 GB DDR3 SDRAM

Connections & Expansion

Slots
1 x ExpressCard/54 ( 1 free )
Interfaces
2 x USB 2.0 ¦ 2 x USB 3.0 ¦ DisplayPort ¦ VGA ¦ FireWire ¦ Microphone input ¦ Headphone output ¦ Modem ¦ LAN ¦ eSATA ¦ Dock ¦ Battery
Memory Card Reader
6 in 1 ( SD Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick Duo, xD-Picture Card )

AC Adapter

Input
AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )

Networking

Networking
Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported
Yes
Data Link Protocol
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
Bluetooth Class
Class 2
Remote Management Protocol
SNMP
Compliant Standards
IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.1

Cache Memory

Type
L3 Cache
Installed Size
3 MB

Expansion / Connectivity

Expansion Slot(s)
2 (total) / 0 (free) x memory - SO DIMM 204-pin ¦ 1 (total) / 1 (free) x ExpressCard/54
Interfaces
2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A ¦ 2 x SuperSpeed USB 3.0 - 9 pin USB Type A ¦ 1 x display / video - DisplayPort - 20 pin DisplayPort ¦ 1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ¦ 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) ¦ 1 x microphone - input - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x audio - line-out/headphones - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11 ¦ 1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 ¦ 1 x storage - eSATA - 7 pin external Serial ATA ¦ 1 x docking / port replicator ¦ 1 x battery

Input

Type
Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick

RAM

Installed Size
4 GB / 8 GB (max)
Technology
DDR3 SDRAM - 1333 MHz
Memory Specification Compliance
PC3-10600
Form Factor
SO DIMM 204-pin
Configuration Features
2 x 2 GB

Memory

RAM
4 GB ( 2 x 2 GB )
Max RAM Supported
8 GB
Technology
DDR3 SDRAM
Speed
1333 MHz / PC3-10600
Form Factor
SO DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty
2
Empty Slots
0

Audio & Video

Graphics Processor
NVIDIA NVS 5100M - 1 GB DDR3 SDRAM
Camera
Integrated webcam
Resolution
2 Megapixel
Sound
Stereo speakers , microphone
Codec
IDT 92HD75B
Compliant Standards
High Definition Audio

Storage

Main Storage
320 GB HDD / 7200 rpm
Interface
Serial ATA-300
Optical Drive
DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
Read Speed
24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Write Speed
24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL)
CD / DVD Rewrite Speed
16x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
Disc Labeling Technology
LightScribe Technology

Card Reader

Type
6 in 1 card reader
Supported Flash Memory Cards
SD Memory Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick Duo, xD-Picture Card

Modem

Protocols & Specifications
ITU V.21, Bell 212A, ITU V.22, ITU V.22bis, ITU V.29, ITU V.32, ITU V.32bis, ITU V.34, ITU V.17, ITU V.23, ITU V.27ter, ITU V.8bis, Bell 103J, ITU V.92, ITU T.30, ITU T.4, ITU V.250, ITU V.251, ITU V.80
Fax Compatibility
G3
Max Transfer Rate
56 Kbps

Processor

Processor
Intel Core i5 540M / 2.53 GHz
Max Turbo Speed
3.06 GHz
Multi-Core Technology
Dual-Core
64-bit Computing
Yes
Chipset Type
Mobile Intel QM57 Express

Audio

Audio Output
Sound card
Audio Codec
IDT 92HD75B
Compliant Standards
High Definition Audio
Audio Input
Microphone

Power

Power Device
External
Voltage Required
AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )

Environmental Parameters

Min Operating Temperature
5 °C
Max Operating Temperature
35 °C
Humidity Range Operating
10 - 90%
Shock Tolerance
125 g @ 2ms half-sine pulse (operating) / 200 g @ 2ms half-sine pulse (non-operating)
Vibration Tolerance
0.75 g @ RMS (random) (operating) / 1.5 g @ RMS (random) (non-operating)

Notebook Camera

Camera Type
Integrated
Sensor Resolution
2 Megapixel

Telecom

Modem
Fax / modem - MDC
Max Transfer Rate
56 Kbps
Protocols & Specifications
ITU V.21, Bell 212A, ITU V.22, ITU V.22bis, ITU V.29, ITU V.32, ITU V.32bis, ITU V.34, ITU V.17, ITU V.23, ITU V.27ter, ITU V.8bis, Bell 103J, ITU V.92, ITU T.30, ITU T.4, ITU V.250, ITU V.251, ITU V.80
Fax Compatibility
G3

General

System Type
Notebook - rugged
Recommended Use
Home use
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional

Battery

Technology
8-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty
1
Max Supported Qty
2
Capacity
68 Wh

Operating System / Software

OS Provided
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
Microsoft Office Preloaded
Includes a pre-loaded image of select Microsoft Office 2010 suites. Purchase an Office 2010 Product Key Card or disc to activate preloaded software on this PC.
Software
WinZip, HP Quick Launch Button Software, HP Client Manager Software (free download), HP Wireless Assistant, Synaptics Touchpad Driver, HP QuickLook 3, McAfee Total Protection for Small Business(60 days trial), HP Webcam Software, PDF Complete Special Edition, HP SoftPaq Download Manager, HP Recovery Manager

Communications

Wireless
802.11 a/b/g/n (draft), Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
Bluetooth Class
Class 2
Network Interface
Gigabit Ethernet
Remote Management Protocol
SNMP

Software

Software Included
WinZip, HP Quick Launch Button Software, HP Client Manager Software (free download), HP Wireless Assistant, Synaptics Touchpad Driver, HP QuickLook 3, McAfee Total Protection for Small Business(60 days trial), HP Webcam Software, PDF Complete Special Edition, HP SoftPaq Download Manager, HP Recovery Manager
Microsoft Office Preloaded
Includes a pre-loaded image of select Microsoft Office 2010 suites. Purchase an Office 2010 Product Key Card or disc to activate preloaded software on this PC.

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support
3 years warranty
Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years ¦ Limited warranty - battery - 1 year

Optical Storage

Type
DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - internal
Read Speed
24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Write Speed
24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL)
CD / DVD Rewrite Speed
16x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
Disc Labeling Technology
LightScribe Technology

Storage Controller

Type
Serial ATA
Serial ATA Interface
Serial ATA-300

Dimensions & Weight

Width
37.4 cm
Depth
25.2 cm
Height
3.2 cm
Weight
2.9 kg

Input Device(s)

Type
Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick

Processor / Chipset

CPU
Intel Core i5 540M / 2.53 GHz
Max Turbo Speed
3.066 GHz
Number of Cores
Dual-Core
Cache
L3 - 3 MB
64-bit Computing
Yes
Chipset
Mobile Intel QM57 Express
Platform Technology
Intel Centrino 2 with vPro Technology

Display

Type
15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology
LED backlight
Resolution
1366 x 768 ( HD )
Widescreen
Yes
Features
Ambient light sensor, anti-glare

Miscellaneous

Dockable
Yes
Security
Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , SmartCard reader
Features
Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), system password, power-on password, memory change alert, HP Disk Sanitizer, HP Enhanced DriveLock, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP DuraFinish, HP DuraKeys, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP SpareKey, HP Night Light, One-Step Logon
Compliant Standards
FCC Class B certified, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, GS, SABS, SASO, CCC, EMC, PSB, MIC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES
Localization
English / United Kingdom
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