HP Compaq 8100 Elite PC drivers

HP Compaq 8100 Elite is a small form factor PC that is still commonly used the corporate world and while it has been replaced with newer models these machines still turn up in auctions and refurbished at places like fry’s electronics. The 8100 Elite originally was shipped with Windows 7, 8 and Windows XP depending on what the licensing needs were. Drivers for operating systems XP, Vista, 7 and 8 are below. There is no HP support for Window 10 but it most likely will install with the generic Microsoft drivers that are included with Windows.

Basic Specs:
  • Intel Core i5-650 processor @ 3.2 GHz
  • 4GB DDR3 RAM
  • 500GB Hard Drive
  • Integrated Intel HD Graphics
  • Windows 7 Pro
  • DVD-RW Optical Drive
  • Included Keyboard and Mouse
Full Specs/Additional configurations
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Chipset

Intel Q57 Express supporting Intel Core processor with vPro technology

Processor and Speed

Intel Pentium Processors:

  • Intel Pentium G6950 Processor 2.80-GHz, 3M total cache 2 cores/2 threads Integrated Intel HD Graphics

Intel Core i3 Processors:

  • Intel Core i3-530 Processor 2.93-GHz, 4M total cache 2 cores/4 threads Integrated Intel HD Graphics
  • Intel Core i3-540 Processor 3.06-GHz, 4M total cache 2 cores/4 threads Integrated Intel HD Graphics

Intel Core i5 Processors:

  • Intel Core i5-650 Processor 3.2-GHz, 4M total cache 2 cores/4 threads Integrated Intel HD Graphics Intel Core processor with vPro technology Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
  • Intel Core i5-660 Processor 3.33-GHz, 4M total cache 2 cores/4 threads Integrated Intel HD Graphics Intel Core processor with vPro technology Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
  • Intel Core i5-670 Processor 3.46-GHz, 4M total cache 2 cores/4 threads Integrated Intel HD Graphics Intel Core processor with vPro technology Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
  • Intel Core i5-750 Processor 2.66-GHz, 8M total cache 4 cores/4 threads Requires a discrete graphics solution
  • Intel Core i5-750S (low power) Processor 2.40-GHz, 8M total cache 4 cores/4 threads Requires a discrete graphics solution

Intel Core i7 Processors:

  • Intel Core i7-860 Processor 2.80-GHz, 8M total cache 4 cores/8 threads Requires a discrete graphics solution Intel Core processor with vPro technology Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
  • Intel Core i7-870 Processor 2.93-GHz, 8M total cache 4 cores/8 threads Requires a discrete graphics solution Intel Core processor with vPro technology Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)

Memory

  • 1 GB DDR3 SDRAM PC3-10600 (1333MHz) non ECC (1 x 1 GB)
  • 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM PC3-10600 (1333MHz) non ECC (1 x 2 GB)
  • 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM PC3-10600 (1333MHz) non ECC (1 x 2 GB)
  • 3 GB DDR3 SDRAM PC3-10600 (1333MHz) non ECC (1 GB + 2 GB)
  • 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM PC3-10600 (1333MHz) non ECC (1 x 4 GB)
  • 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM PC3-10600 (1333MHz) non ECC (2 x 2 GB)
  • 8 GB DDR3 SDRAM PC3-10600 (1333MHz) non ECC (2 x 4 GB)
  • 8 GB DDR3 SDRAM PC3-10600 (1333MHz) non ECC (4 x 2 GB)
  • 16 GB DDR3 SDRAM PC3-10600 (1333MHz) non ECC (4 x 4 GB)

Hard Drives

  • 160 GB Hard Disk Drive 7,200 rpm, 8 MB cache, 3.0 GB/s, 3.5 in drive
  • 160 GB Hard Disk Drive 10,000 rpm, 16 MB cache, 3.0 GB/s, 2.5 in drive (includes 3.5 in adapter)
  • 160 GB Removable Hard Disk Drive 7,200 rpm, 8 MB cache, 3.0 GB/s
  • 250 GB Hard Disk Drive 7,200 rpm, 8 MB cache, 3.0 GB/s, 3.5 in drive
  • 250 GB Removable Hard Disk Drive 7,200 rpm, 8 MB cache, 3.0 GB/s
  • 320 GB Hard Disk Drive 7,200 rpm, 8 MB cache, 3.0 GB/s, 3.5 in drive
  • 500 GB Hard Disk Drive 7,200 rpm, 16 MB cache, 3.0 GB/s, 3.5 in drive
  • 1 TB Hard Disk Drive 7,200 rpm, 16 MB cache, 3.0 GB/s, 3.5 in drive

Solid State Drives

64 GB Solid State Drive 2.5 in drive (includes 3.5 in adapter)

5.25 in Optical Drives

  • DVD-ROM Drive
  • SuperMulti LightScribe DVD Writer Drive
  • Blu-Ray Writer Drive

Media Card Readers

  • Media Card Reader (22-in-1)
  • Media Card Reader (22-in-1) with 1394 port

Network Interface Connection

  • Intel 82578 GbE Network Connection (integrated)
  • Intel Gigabit CT Desktop NIC Card
  • Broadcom NetXtreme GbE Ethernet Plus NIC (PCIe x1)

note:

The integrated network connection is required to support the vPro Technology features.

  • HP 802.11b/g/n Wireless NIC (PCIe x1)

note:

These wireless network interface solutions will disable the vPro Technology features.

Modem

LSI Hi-Speed 56K International Soft Modem (PCIe x1)

Keyboard/Mouse

Keyboard:

  • HP PS/2 Standard Keyboard
  • USB Standard Keyboard
  • USB SmartCard Keyboard
  • USB Mini Keyboard
  • USB & PS/2 Washable Keyboard

Mouse:

  • PS/2 Optical Scroll Mouse
  • USB Optical Scroll Mouse
  • USB Laser Scroll Mouse

Graphics

Integrated graphics with Intel Pentium processor, Intel Core i3 processors, and select Intel Core i5 processors:

  • Intel HD Graphics (integrated) on selected models

Available discrete graphics cards:

  • NVIDIA GeForce 310 DP PCIe x16 Graphics Card
  • Nvidia Quadro NVS 290 Graphics Card
  • Nvidia Quadro NVS 295 Graphics Card
  • ATI Radeon HD 4550 Graphics Card
  • ATI Radeon HD 4650 DP (1GB) PCIe x16 Graphics Card (CMT only)
  • HP ADD2 SDVO + DVI-D Video Adapter
  • HP DisplayPort to DVI-D Adapter
  • HP DisplayPort to VGA Adapter

Power Supply

  • 240 W active PFC

Security

  • IEEE and WiFi compliant 64 / 128 bit WEP encryption
  • AES: CCM
  • 802.1x authentication
  • WPA: 802.1x. WPA-PSK and TKIP
  • WPA2 certification
  • IEEE 802.11i
  • Cisco Certified Extensions, all versions through V5

Communications

Features

Description

Communication

  • HP Wireless 802.11 b/g/n NIC Card
  • Broadcom NetXtreme GbE Ethernet Plus NIC Card
  • Intel Gigabit CT Desktop NIC Card
  • LSI Hi-Speed 56K Int'l Soft Modem Card
  • RJ11 Modem Adapter Kit

Graphics

Integrated graphics with Intel Pentium processor, Intel Core i3 processors, and select Intel Core i5 processors:

  • Intel HD Graphics (integrated) on selected models

Available discrete graphics cards:

  • NVIDIA GeForce 310 DP PCIe x16 Graphics Card
  • Nvidia Quadro NVS 290 Graphics Card
  • Nvidia Quadro NVS 295 Graphics Card
  • ATI Radeon HD 4550 Graphics Card
  • ATI Radeon HD 4650 DP (1GB) PCIe x16 Graphics Card (CMT only)
  • HP ADD2 SDVO + DVI-D Video Adapter
  • HP DisplayPort to DVI-D Adapter
  • HP DisplayPort to VGA Adapter

Audio/Visual

Features

Description

Audio/Visual

  • High Definition Audio with Realtek ALC261 codec (all ports are stereo)
  • Microphone/Headphone and dedicated headphone front ports
  • Line-out and Line-In rear Ports
  • Multi-streaming capable
  • Internal Speaker (standard)
  • HP Thin USB Powered Speakers
  • HP TV Tuner (Americas) PCIe x1 Card

Drivers: