HP Compaq Elite 8300 User Manual

CAUTION: After the activation process has begun, DO NOT TURN OFF THE COMPUTER UNTIL
THE PROCESS IS COMPLETE. Turning off the computer during the activation process may damage
the software that runs the computer or prevent its proper installation.
Downloading Windows 8 updates
Microsoft may release updates to the operating system. To help keep the computer running optimally,
HP recommends checking for the latest updates during the initial installation and periodically
throughout the life of the computer.
Run Windows Update as soon as possible after you set up your computer.
1. Point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the Start screen to display the charms.
2. Click Settings > Change PC Settings > Windows Update.
3. Run Windows Update monthly thereafter.
Customizing the monitor display
You can customize display settings for Windows 8 separately for the Start screen and the Desktop.
To customize the Start screen:
1. Point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the Start screen to display the charms.
2. Click Settings > Change PC Settings.
3. Click Personalize to change the display settings.
To customize the Desktop:
1. Click the Desktop app on the Start screen.
2. Right-click on the desktop, and then click Personalize to change display settings.
Activating and customizing the software in Windows 8 11

HP Compaq Elite 8300 Specifications

General

Operating temperature (T-T)	10 - 35 °C
Memory slots type	DIMM
Number of memory slots	4
Supported memory types	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	32 GB
HDD size	3.5 \
Dimensions (WxDxH)	178 x 445 x 448 mm
Microphone in	Yes
HDMI ports quantity	0
PS/2 ports quantity	2
USB 2.0 ports quantity	6
PCI slots	3
Chassis type	Mini-Tower
Product type	PC barebone
Product color	Gray
Audio system	HD
Motherboard chipset	Intel® Q77 Express
Compatible processor series	Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7
Power supply	320 W
Operating system installed	No
Processor model	-
Processor family	Intel

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	11200 g