QuickSpecs
Compaq Presario 8000A 8QSXEC (USPS)
Internet Desktop PC
January 2002
Model COMPAQ PRESARIO 8000A 8QSXEC
Compaq P/N:
Config Code: BBGZ

Standard Features
Dimensions & Weights
(H x W x D)
Unit - 17.6" x 6.6" x 17.0" (29 lbs.)
Package - 23.25" x 18.31" x 22.25" (53.0 lbs)
Processor AMD Athlon ™ XP processor 1.33, 1.47, 1.53, 1.60, 1.667 GHz
System Bus 266 MHz Front Side System Bus
Cache • 128KB L1 Cache
• 256KB L2 Pipeline Burst Cache
System Memory 256MB, 512MB, 1.0GB PC2100 DDR SyncDRAM
• Max Capacity - 1.0GB
• 2 DIMMs (256 MB – 1 DIMM; 512MB, 1.0GB – 2 DIMMs)
Hard Drive • 40,80 GB 1 5400 RPM UltraDMA
• 40,60 (EOL 1/26),80,100 (EOL 1/26), 120 GB 1 7200 RPM UltraDMA
• ATA/100 UDMA support (2 IDE connectors with 2 channels each)
Optical Drive(s) • 48X CD-ROM drive 4
• 24X CD-RW drive 5
• 16X DVD-ROM drive 6
• DVD-R/RW & CD-RW combo drive 3
Communications / Networking • Internal 56K ITU v.90 PCI Modem 2
• 10/100 BaseT PCI Ethernet card (upgrade option)
• Internal US Robotics PCI 56K v.90 Controller Data/Fax Modem (upgrade option)
Diskette Drive 3.5" 1.44 MB Diskette drive
Graphics • 64MB SDR NVIDIA GeForce2 MX200 Graphics (with TV-Out)
  - 64MB dedicated SDR-RAM
  - Max Resolution:2048x1536
• 64MB DDR NVIDIA GeForce3 Ti200 (with TV-Out)(upgrade option)
  - 64MB dedicated DDR-RAM
  - Max Resolution:2048x1536
• 64MB DDR NVIDIA GeForce3 Ti500 (with TV-Out)(upgrade option)
  - 64MB dedicated DDR-RAM
  - Max Resolution:2048x1536
• 32MB DDR ATI RADEON TM All-in-Wonder Graphics (upgrade option)
  - 32MB dedicated DDR-RAM
  - Max Resolution:2048x1536
Audio/Speakers • Creative Labs 1373 with 128 voices
• SoundBlaster Live! Value 5.1 (upgrade option)
  - JBL Platinum Speakers with Digital Audio Port (upgrade option)
  - JBL Platinum Speakers with Subwoofer (upgrade option)
  - JBL 2.1 Sonnet Speakers (upgrade option)
  - Monsoon MH-350 Speakers with Subwoofer (upgrade option)
  - Klipsch ProMedia ™ 5.1 THX Certified Multi-Media/Multi-Channel Surround Speaker System (upgrade option)
Mouse • Internet Scroll Mouse
• Compaq/Logitech Wireless Mouse (upgrade option)
Keyboard(s) • Compaq USB Internet Keyboard
• Compaq Smart Credit Card Internet Keyboard (upgrade option)
Compatibility/Compliance • Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
• Plug-and-Play
Power Supply Steady-state 300 watts
Drive Bays • One (1) 3.5" internal for hard drive
• One (1) 3.5" internal open for expansion
• One (1) 3.5" external for 1.44 MB diskette drive
• One (1) 5.25" external for optical drive
• One (1) 5.25" external open for expansion
Expansion Slots • One (1) PCI slot with modem
• One (1) PCI slot with IEEE-1394
• One (1) PCI slot with Audio Card
• Two (2) PCI slots open for expansion
(One (1) PCI slot open for expansion if Networking option is chosen)
• One (1) 4X AGP slot with graphics card
I/O Interfaces • Six (6) USB ports 7 (2 front, 4 back)
• Two (2) Serial RS-232C compatible, DB9 connector (16550)
• One (1) Parallel EPP/ECP standard centronics–compatible interface (DB25 connector)
• Two (2) PS/2 ports (mouse, keyboard)
• Two (2) RJ-11 phone jacks (1 input, 1 output)
• One (1) VGA monitor connection
• One (1) RJ-45 port if Networking option is chosen
• Four (4) audio ports (1 line-in, 2 line-out,1 microphone-in)
(Five (5) audio ports (1 line-in, 2 line-out, 1 digital-out, 1 microphone-in) if SoundBlaster Live! option is chosen)
• Three (3)IEEE-1394 ports (1 front, 2 back)
Compaq Service and Support Quick and effective product care and customer service.
• Comprehensive product protection plan : 1-year parts, 1-year labor
• 24 x 7 eServices through www.compaq.com/consumersupport for the fastest path to accurate answers
• Built-in preventive care and maintenance featuring anti-virus software, Internet security, restore and recovery solutions as well as the new Compaq Help and Support Center built right into the PC.
• Extended warranty and service plans for extra product protection available – call 1-888-866-8106
Compaq Advisor Provides relevant and timely information regarding PC's functionality, enhancements and proactive notification of potential product or service issues. Messages are current, useful and serve relevant offers only at the time of interest.
Internet Access 9 • 6 months of AOL included with purchase of Compaq PC
  - Seven email addresses, personal Web space and access to AOL's Instant Messenger
SOFTWARE Microsoft ®Windows ® XP Home Edition
Selective QuickRestore
Coloreal ™ Color Management Technology Software
Microsoft ® Media Player 8.0 (with operating system)
Intuit Quicken Financial Center/New User Edition
Norton Internet Security 2002,includes Norton Anti-Virus (CD)
Roxio Easy CD Creator 5.1 (CD)(with CD-RW or DVD-R/RW & CD-RW combo units only)
Studio DV editing software (CD)
DVDit!DVD publishing software (CD)(with DVD-R/RW & CD-RW combo units only)
Documentation CD
Recovery CD
QuickRestore CD
Microsoft ® Internet Explorer 6.0
Netscape 6.0
America Online (AOL)6.0

CHOICE OF SOFTWARE
Microsoft® Home Suite - Preinstalled
-Microsoft® Money 2001
-Microsoft® Works 6.0
-Microsoft® Encarta On-line Deluxe Encyclopedia 2001 (1 year free subscription)
OR
Microsoft® Office XP Small Business Edition (upgrade option) - on CD
-Microsoft® Word 2002
-Microsoft® Excel 2002
-Microsoft® Outlook 2002
-Microsoft® Publisher 2002
OR
Microsoft® Office XP Professional Edition (upgrade option) - on CD
-Microsoft® Word 2002
-Microsoft® Excel 2002
-Microsoft® Outlook 2002
-Microsoft® Publisher 2002
-Microsoft® Access 2002
-Microsoft® PowerPoint 2002

1 For hard drives, GB = billion bytes. 2 ITU v.90 modems are designed only to allow faster downloads from K56flex or v.90 compliant digital sources. Maximum achievable download transmission rates are currently unknown, may not reach 56 Kbps, and will vary with line conditions. 3 DVD-R drive transfer rates:1500-3600 Kbps (CD-ROM Read); 5600 Kbps Max (DVD-ROM Read); 2700 Kbps Max(DVD-R Read); 1200 Kbps Max(CD-R Write); 600 Kbps Max (CD-RW Write); 1350 Kbps Max(DVD-RW Write) 4 48X Max CD-ROM drive data transfer rates may vary from 2550 to 7200 Kbps. 5 For recording to CD-R media, the max transfer rate may be up to 3,600 KB/s (use 24X or higher discs for best performance); for writing to CD-RW media, the max transfer rate may be up to 1,500KB/s (use 4-10X high speed media discs for best performance); for reading CD media, the max transfer rate may be up to 6,000 KB/s. Actual transfer rates may vary depending on media quality. 6 For reading DVD-ROM media, the max transfer rate may be up to 21,600 Kbps. Actual transfer rates may vary depending on media quality. 7 Works with most third-party devices. 8 Internet access does not include local telephone company charges, if any, or applicable taxes. Any long distance charges incurred will be the responsibility of the customer. Please make sure your access number is local. A valid credit card is required in order to initiate the service. This offer valid in the U.S.A. only. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Compaq, Presario and the Compaq logo are registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. America Online is a registered trademark of America Online Inc. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. ©2001 Compaq Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. 101A/1201RCP