Network Interface
Integrated Realtek
RTL8103EL 10/100 Fast
Ethernet Controller
Hardware Highlights
PCIe x1 interface
Features
10-Mbps and 100-Mbps operation
Crossover detection and auto-correction
Wake-on-Lan and remote Wake-up (Wake-
on-LAN supported from S3, S4 only. Not
supported from S5)
Intel Gigabit CT
Desktop NIC
Hardware Highlights
PCI Express interface
Features
10-Mbps, 100-Mbps and 1000-Mbps
operation (Wake-on-LAN supported from S3,
S4 only. Not supported from S5)
Wireless
Wireless 802.11b/g/n PCIe Card (full height bracket)
Power Supply
ATX Power Supply – Passive PFC/non-PFC with a 115v/230v line switch
Passive Power Factor Correction (PFC) – with line switch set to 230V – No PFC in 115V line
switch position
90 to 140VAC, or 180 to 264VAC operating voltage range
100 to 127VAC, or 200 to 240VAC rated voltage range
50-60 Hz rated line frequency
47-63 Hz operating line frequency range
300 watt maximum rated power
80-mm power supply fan – variable speed for optimum acoustics
Power Conservation
‘Energy Saver'
APM 1.2 support
Screen blanking
Hard drive 'Idle' mode
System Idle mode
~2 watt power consumption in ES mode – suspend to RAM (S3) (instantly available PC)
Processor/Cache memory power-down (S3)
Eup Lot 6 – less than 1W with BIOS setup option (Max power savings)
System Environmental
Specs
Values are subject to change without notification and are for reference only.
Performance of system, options, and ancillary equipment will vary depending on the system
configuration.
Levels presented do not account for non-HP/Compaq installed hardware.
Ambient Air
Temperature
Operating
50° to 95°F (10° to 35°C) at sea level with an
altitude de-rating of 1.0°C per every 1000 ft
(300 m) above sea level to a maximum of
8000 ft (2500 m), no direct sustained sunlight.
Maximum rate of change is 77°F/Hr (25°C/Hr).
The upper limit may be limited by the type and
number of options installed.
Storage
–22° to 140°F (–30° to 60°C) –
Maximum rate of change: 410°F/Hr
(210°C/Hr).
Humidity
Operating
10% to 90% relative humidity (Rh), 86°F
(30°C) maximum wet bulb temperature, non-
condensing
Storage
10% to 95% relative humidity (Rh), 101.66°F
(38.7°C) maximum wet bulb temperature,
non-condensing
Altitude
Operating
0 to 10,000 feet (0 to 3048 meters) – This
QuickSpecs
Compaq 500B Microtower PC
System Details
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