Key Specifications
1. Form Factor
- MicroATX (mATX):
- Compact design suitable for the Pavilion A1213w’s chassis.
- Supports efficient space usage while maintaining expandability.
2. CPU Support
- Socket Type: LGA 775 (Socket T)
- Compatible with Intel Pentium 4 and Celeron processors (specific models depend on BIOS version and chipset support).
3. Chipset
- Chipset: Intel 915GV
- Provides integrated graphics and supports Intel processors with Front Side Bus (FSB) speeds of up to 800 MHz.
4. Memory Support
- Type: DDR SDRAM
- Slots: 2 DIMM slots
- Maximum Capacity: Up to 2GB (1GB per slot)
- Speed: Supports DDR400 (PC3200) and DDR333 (PC2700) memory modules.
5. Integrated Graphics
- Graphics Controller: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 900
- Basic integrated graphics suitable for standard desktop applications and light multimedia usage.
6. Expansion Slots
- PCI Slots: 3 PCI slots for add-on cards such as sound cards, network cards, or TV tuners.
- No PCIe Support: Due to the chipset’s limitations, there is no PCIe slot available for modern GPUs.
7. Storage Connectivity
- SATA Ports: 2 SATA 1.5Gb/s ports for hard drives and optical drives.
- IDE Ports: 1 IDE connector for legacy devices.
8. Rear I/O Ports
- Connectivity Options:
- PS/2 ports for keyboard and mouse
- VGA port for video output
- USB 2.0 ports (4 on the rear panel)
- Ethernet port for wired networking
- Audio jacks for integrated audio (Line-in, Line-out, Microphone)
9. Front Panel Connectivity
- Front panel headers support USB and audio connectors for ease of access on the Pavilion A1213w case.
10. Power Supply Compatibility
- Standard 20-pin ATX power connector.
- Compatible with ATX power supplies designed for mid-2000s desktop systems.
Applications
- Basic Home Computing: Suitable for everyday tasks like web browsing, email, and word processing.
- Legacy Applications: Ideal for maintaining or restoring legacy software and hardware setups.
- Media Playback: Capable of handling light media playback tasks with integrated graphics.
Advantages
- OEM design ensures seamless compatibility with the HP Pavilion A1213w chassis.
- Compact MicroATX form factor provides basic expandability.
- Affordable replacement option for extending the life of older systems.
Limitations
- Outdated technology with limited performance for modern applications.
- No support for modern PCIe GPUs or DDR3/DDR4 RAM.
- Limited memory capacity (2GB max) and SATA 1.5Gb/s restrict speed and multitasking capabilities.