QuickSpecs
Compaq Presario 7947
February 2000 

MODEL
Compaq P/N .
154934-403

UPC. 743172630049
COMPAQ PRESARIO 7947
Standard Features
Dimensions & Weights (H x W x D)

  • Unit: 19" x 8.38" x 20.9" (31 lbs.)
  • Package: 24" x 14.95" x 23.6" (41 lbs.)
  • Processor
  • 600 MHz AMD Athlon"! processor with Enhanced 3DNow! "! technology
  • System Bus
  • 200 MHz system bus
  • System Memory
  • 128 MB 100 MHz SyncDRAM, upgradable to 512MB (SyncDram DIMM required)
  • Hard Drive
  • 30.0 GB1 UltraDMA hard drive
  • DV-ROM Drive
  • DVD-ROM drive 
  • CD-RW Drive2 Maximize your PC with the ultimate multifunction CD recorder.
  • Use CD-R and CD-RW media for recording or rewriting capability
  • Store up to 650 MB of data or up to 74 minutes of music
  • 24X Max reading and 4X Max recording
  • Create CD-ROM discs quickly and easily with just!burn® software
  • Modem
  • 56K ITU V.90 modem  3
  • Cache
  • 128KB integrated L1 Cache
  • 512KB L2 Pipeline Burst Cache
  • Home Phoneline Networking 4
  • Diamond PCI 10 Mbps Ethernet/1 Mbps Home Networking Card
  • Uses standard phonelines throughout the home for sharing internet access, printers, multiplayer gaming and more
  • Home Networking setup wizards make it simple
  • Home Phoneline Nerworking Alliance certified (HomePNA)
  • 10 Mbps Ethernet Port
  • Share files and printers
  • Cable/DSL modem ready 5
  • Compaq Internet Keyboard

    Explore the Web with powerful tools for easy Internet access all with the touch of a button.

  • Instant Internet Your personalized start page with news and information you need everyday
  • Instant E-mail One-touch access for sending and receiving your E-mail
  • Instant Search Instant access to AltaVista, one of America's favorite search engine
  • Entertainment Ideas The online, inside scoop on the world of entertainment featuring music downloads, streaming video, webcasts, entertainment news and reviews.
  • Retail Central Your instant connection to the store where you purchased your PC.
  • Community Live events, discussion boards and unique content that make the Web a friendlier place.
  • My Presario Your instant connection to Compaq for product information, helpful hints, performance updates, service and more
  • Compaq Built-in Technician Automated assistance over the Internet
  • Multimedia controls:
  • Play/Pause
  • Mute Button
  • Previous Track & Next Track
  • Quick Print
  • Sleep
  • Stop
  • Volume Up/Down
  • 104-key Compaq Windows® keyboard
  • InternetAccess Quick and easy internet access with the purchase of a Compaq Presario Internet PC
  • 150 hour free trial from Compaq.NET 6
  • 150 hour free trial from AOL 6
  • Digital Creativity Imaging Center 7 With IEEE-1394
  • IEEE-1394 input/output connector and software controller for digital camcorders and other digital devices with IEEE-1394 (located on the front)
  • Two USB ports for connecting digital USB cameras
  • Video Wave III software allows you to capture, edit and publish high-quaility digital movies and still images
  • Publish creations to your camcorder, VCR or over the internet
  • Graphics
  • Diamond Stealth III 16 MB S540 Graphics Card
  • 16 MB SyncDRAM video Memory
  • Laser-sharp MPEG2 video playback
  • Maximum non-interlaced resolution of up to 2048 x 1536 @ 60 Hz (when supported by monitor)
  • Compaq Audio
  • Sound Blaster 128 Voive PCI Audio with EAX 1.0
  • Create, organize and play digital MP3, WMA or personal CD audio files on your PC
  • Dolby® Digital Surround Sound ( AC3)
  • JBL VirtualTheater"! (V-Max)
  • FM Synthesis 
  • Compaq Multimedia
  • Compaq DVD Player/Navigator
  • Microsoft DirectShow
  • Audio CD player
  • Video Player (AVI, MPEG2 and others)
  • Power Supply
  • Steady-state 250 watts 
  • Diskette Drive
  • 3.5" 1.44 MB diskette drive
  • Mouse
  • Internet scroll mouse
  • Expansion Slots (Six total)
  • One PCI slot with modem installed
  • One PCI slot with audio card installed  
  • One PCI slot with HPN/NIC installed
  • Two PCI slots open for expansion
  • One AGP slot with graphics card installed
  • Expansion Bays (Seven total)
  • 3.5" 1.44 MB diskette drive
  • Hard drive
  • CD-RW drive
  • DVD-ROM drive
  • Three drive bay open for expansion
  • I/O Interfaces
  • Four USB ports (2 front, 2 back) 
  • Two IEEE-1394 port (1 front, 1 back) 
  • Serial RS-232C compatible, DB9 connector (16550)
  • Parallel EPP/ECP standard centronics-compatible interface (DB25 connector)
  • Joystick/MIDI/Gamepad compatible game port (back accessible)
  • Two RJ-11 phone jacks (1 input, 1 output)
  • Audio ports (line-in, line-out and microphone-in)
  • Mouse and keyboard ports
  • Monitor connection (VGA)
  • Compatibility/Compliance
  • Plug-and-Play
  • Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
  • Year 2000 (Y2K) Hardware Compliant 8
    This product was developed for compliance with the Compaq Year 2000 Readiness Program
  • Compaq Extra Mile Service and Support

    The best approach to customer service, delivered just the way you want it.

  • Covered by Compaq 1-year  Limited Warranty: 1 year parts , 1 year labour(carry-in or on site).
  • Technical support: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Preinstalled Software

    McAfee Virus Scan
    just!burn®
    Microsoft® Money 99*
    Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition*
    Microsoft® Works 2000*
    RioPort Audio Manager
    Video Wave III

    Internet/Online America Online
    Compaq.NET
    Microsoft® Internet Explorer
    Software on CD

    Expendable
    Logitech QuickCamTMExpress
    Microsoft® Encarta® Encyclopedia 2000
    Microsodt Word 2000*

    Options
    32 MB SyncDRAM Memory Module 271434-001
    64 MB SyncDRAM Memory Module 308877-001
    128 MB SyncDRAM Memory Module 308878-001
    256 MB SyncDRAM Memory Module 171558-B21
    French Kit 173657-403
    Monitors with JBL Pro Speakers
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    *available in English and French

    1 For hard drives, GB=billion bytes. 2 CD-RW drive data transfer rates may vary as follows: for recording to CD-R media, the data transfer rate may vary from 150 to 600KB/s; for writing to CD-RW media, the data transfer rate may vary from 150 to 300KB/s; for reading CD media, the data transfer rate may vary from 1500 to 3600KB/s. 3 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. 4 Home Phoneline Networking and Ethernet Port cannot be used simultaneously. Additional PC must have a network adapter, sold separately. AOL is a single user system and will not allow multiple users to access simultaneously under the same account. Other Internet Service Providers may have the same restrictions. 5 Cable and DSL modem service availability and offerings vary by cable or DSL provider. 6 With activation of free trial of Compaq.NET or America Online, the free hours must be used within 30 days from initial sign-up. 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. Other conditions apply. 7 Works with most third-party devices. 8 System tested using NSTL YMARK2000 hardware test. Non- compliant third-party software/hardware products may affect rollover results. For more details, see: http://www.compaq.com/year2000. All hardware and software specifications subject to change without notice. Compaq, Presario and the Compaq logo are registered. AMD is a registered trademark and Athlon is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 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. © 1999 Compaq Canada Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in Canada. Doc. No. QS7947/0100E