Lenovo ThinkCentre A57 9704 - Pentium Dual Core E2180 2 GHz

Description: The Lenovo ThinkCentre A57 9704 - Pentium Dual Core E2180 2 GHz is a Pentium Dual Core-based, value-oriented desktop PC.Compared to other basic PCs on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $425.This desktop comes with 512 MB RAM, and a 160GB hard drive.

Pros: None noted, given available product data.

Cons: Only has an Intel GMA 3100 graphics chip, which is less desirable than some similarly priced PCs.Simple connectivity tasks (such as checking email or web browsing) will rarely show the deficiencies of shared video memory, though 3-D apps will.

Suitability: Suited for homes or businesses where price is a concern.

Value: In general, this PC's features are as expected for this price.

Suggestions: Check to make sure that an AGP or PCIe slot is available if you plan to upgrade to a stand-alone graphics card.

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• Manufacturer: Lenovo
• Part Number: 9704AMU

• General

• Type Personal computer
• Product Form Factor Small form factor
• Built-in Devices Speaker
• Width 12.5 in
• Depth 14 in
• Height 3.9 in
• Weight 16.1 lbs
• Localization English
• Desktop type Budget desktop system

• Processor

• Type Intel Pentium Dual Core E2180 / 2 GHz
• Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
• 64-bit processor Yes
• Installed Qty 1
• Max processors supported 1
• Processor main features Intel Execute Disable Bit, Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology, Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology

• Cache Memory

• Type L2 cache
• Installed Size 1 MB
• Cache Per Processor 1 MB

• Mainboard

• Chipset type Intel G31 Express
• Data bus speed 800 MHz

• Environmental Parameters

• Environmental standards EPA Energy Star
• Min operating temperature 50 °F
• Max operating temperature 95 °F
• Operating humidity range 10 - 80%
• Sound emission 29 dBA

• RAM

• Installed Size 512 MB / 4 GB (max)
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM
• Memory Speed 667 MHz
• Memory Specification Compliance PC2-5300
• Form Factor DIMM 240-pin
• Features Two DDR channels
• Configuration Features 1 x 512 MB

• Storage Controller

• Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
• Controller interface type Serial ATA-300

• Storage

• Floppy drive type None
• Hard Drive 1 x 160 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm
• Hard Drive (2nd) None
• Hard Drive (3rd) None

• Optical Storage

• Type CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo - Serial ATA
• CD / DVD read speed 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
• CD / DVD write speed 48x
• CD / DVD rewrite speed 32x

• Optical Storage (2nd)

• Type None

• Storage Removable

• Type None

• Monitor

• Monitor Type None.

• Graphics Controller

• Type Integrated
• Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0

• Audio Output

• Type Sound card - Integrated
• Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
• Speaker(s) None

• Keyboard

• Keyboard name Preferred Pro USB
• Keyboard interface USB

• Input Device

• Type Mouse, Keyboard

• Mouse

• Mouse technology Optical
• Mouse interface USB
• Mouse features Scroll

• Telecom

• Modem None

• Audio Input

• Type None

• Networking

• Networking Network adapter - Integrated
• Ethernet Controller(s) Marvell Yukon 88E8056
• Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
• Remote Management Protocol DMI 2.0
• Features ACPI support
• Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Bays Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H, 1 ( 0 ) x Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H, 1 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 3.5" x 1/6H
• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x Processor - LGA775 Socket, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI - Low-profile, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x16 - Low-profile, 2 ( 1 ) x Memory - DIMM 240-pin
• Interfaces 6 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 in front ), 1 x Mouse - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Keyboard - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 2 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25), 1 x Serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45

• Printer

• Type None

• Miscellaneous

• Included Accessories Vertical stand
• Features USB port control, Power-on password, Hard drive password, Diskette I/O control, Boot sequence control, Administrator password, Hard drive I/O control, Serial port I/O control, Parallel port I/O control, Boot without keyboard or mouse, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
• Compliant Standards CB, CE, GS, UL, ACA, CCC, DOC, EMC, NOM, BSMI, GOST, SABS, SASO, C-Tick, TUV GS, ACPI 2.3, VCCI Class B ITE, BSMI CNS 13438 Class B
• Manufacturer Selling Program TopSeller

• Power

• Power device type Power supply
• Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
• Power provided 280 Watt

• Operating System / Software

• OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Professional
• Microsoft Office Ready Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
• OS Certified Microsoft Windows Vista Business

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year - On-site

• Sustainability

• EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
• Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 2.5

Lenovo

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.lenovo.com/us/en/