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HP EliteBook 8540w Overview

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QuickSpecs
Overview
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Volume mute button with LED indicator
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Volume down button with LED indicator
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Volume up button with LED indicator
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Calculator button
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Kensington Lock slot
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RJ-11/modem port
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RJ-45/Ethernet port
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(2) USB 3.0 ports
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Full numeric keypad
10. Upgrade Bay (optical drive, 2nd hard drive)
11. Integrated Smart Card Reader
12. HP Fingerprint Sensor
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HP EliteBook 8540w Mobile Workstation
17. Hard drive activity / HP 3D DriveGuard LED indicator
18. Battery charging LED indicator
19. Power/standby LED indicator
20. Wireless on/off LED indicator
21. Power button with LED indicator
22. HP QuickLook 3 button with LED indicator
23. HP QuickWeb button with LED indicator
24. Wireless on/off button with LED indicator
25. Touchpad on/off button
26. Ambient Light Sensor
27. WWAN antennas
28. Dual-microphone array
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  • Page 1 QuickSpecs HP EliteBook 8540w Mobile Workstation Overview Volume mute button with LED indicator 17. Hard drive activity / HP 3D DriveGuard LED indicator Volume down button with LED indicator 18. Battery charging LED indicator Volume up button with LED indicator 19.
  • Page 2 (2) USB 2.0 ports 10. Power/standby LED indicator DisplayPort 11. Battery charging LED indicator eSATA port 12. Hard drive activity / HP 3D DriveGuard LED USB 2.0 port 13. Integrated stereo speakers 1394a port 14. Media Card Reader Stereo microphone in 15.
  • Page 3 Upgrade Bay for easy optical drive upgrade or optional second hard drive for RAID 1 Mirroring or RAID 0 Striping Choice of standard 8-cell primary battery or HP Long Life battery, plus optional external batteries – HP Ultra-Capacity Battery, HP Extended Life Battery...
  • Page 4 Bluetooth® v2.1 Choice of 7200 rpm user-removable hard drive up to 500 GB with HP 3D DriveGuard protection, or 160/256 GB Solid State Drive HP Power Assistant to conserve power, increase battery run-time, monitor power needs, report workforce power consumption Enhanced security features including integrated Smart Card Reader, HP ProtectTools, Computrace LoJack Pro ready, HP SpareKey, HP Disk Sanitizer, TPM 1.2 ;** optional HP Fingerprint Sensor, and optional HP Privacy Filter...

  • Page 5: Standard Features

    QuickSpecs HP EliteBook 8540w Mobile Workstation Standard Features Processors Intel Quad-Core Processors Intel Core i7-840QM Processor (1.86 GHz, 8 MB L3 cache)* Up to 3.20 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Core i7-820QM Processor (1.73 GHz, 8 MB L3 cache)* Up to 3.06 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology...
  • Page 6 VGA port supports resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 at 75 Hz, and lower resolutions at up to 100 Hz DVI-D (single link) video signal available through DVI port in optional HP Docking Station (sold separately) supports resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 at both full and reduced...
  • Page 7 ** 8 GB SODIMMs are only supported on quad-core processors. NOTE: Due to the non-industry standard nature of some third-party memory modules, we recommend HP branded memory to ensure compatibility. If you mix memory speeds, the system will perform at the lower memory speed.
  • Page 8 * In countries where 802.11n is not allowed, this capability is not enabled (802.11a/b/g only). Keyboard The HP spill-resistant keyboard is designed using a thin layer of Mylar film under the keyboard and a drain system that funnels fluid through a hole in the bottom of the notebook. This minimizes the risk of damage to sensitive components underneath.
  • Page 9 QuickSpecs HP EliteBook 8540w Mobile Workstation Standard Features Internal Storage Hard Drives 250/320/500 GB 7200 rpm SMART SATA II 320 GB 7200 rpm SMART SATA II Self Encrypting Drive NOTE: These hard drives are customer removable and will withstand multiple insertion/removal cycles. Up to 15 GB is reserved for the system recovery software.
  • Page 10 16-bit true colour (camera sensors output YCrCb format among others) Software Preinstalled software HP Recovery Manager (available with Windows 7 or Vista only) HP Support Assistant (available with Windows 7 or Vista only) with Windows operating HP ProtectTools Security Manager...
  • Page 11 Schlumberger Petrel SeismicMicro Technology HP Performance Advisor HP Performance Advisor enables optimal configuration of HP Mobile Workstations delivering stability and best performance. HP Performance Advisor will guide your system setup allowing a "custom" configuration that best matches the workstation to user requirements.
  • Page 12 Standard Features HP Recovery Manager Models shipped with Windows 7 or Windows Vista include HP Recovery Manager. HP Recovery Manager enables fast recovery of the factory preinstalled image if the system becomes corrupted or if important system files are accidentally deleted. Up to 15 GB of the hard drive is reserved for the system recovery software.
  • Page 13 Total length including external AC adapter is 12 feet (3.66 metre). HP Fast Charge* *HP Fast Charge recharges your battery up to 90% within 90 minutes when the system is off. HP Fast Charge does not apply to the HP Ultra-Capacity Battery or the HP Long Life Battery. Battery...
  • Page 14 HP Basic Adjustable Stand HP Adjustable Notebook Stand NOTE: Some HP Docking stations may not support every feature of some HP Notebook models. Please refer to the individual docking station documentation for specific information about supported features. Service and Support HP Services offers limited 3-year warranty;...
  • Page 15 HP 250GB Pocket Media Drive FE477AA HP External USB Drive CD/DVD R/RW FS943AA HP Upgrade Bay SATA 500 GB 7200 rpm Hard Drive AU097AA HP Primary SATA 500 GB 7200 rpm Hard Drive AU098AA HP Primary SATA 320 GB 7200 rpm Hard Drive...
  • Page 16 HP/Kensington MicroSaver Cable Lock PC766A HP Compaq Notebook Cable Lock AY475AA HP Privacy Filter for 15.6-inch Display AU103AA HP ExpressCard Smart Card Reader with Java Card AJ451AA DA - 13529 Canada — Version 25 — September 29, 2011 Page 16...
  • Page 17 QuickSpecs HP EliteBook 8540w Mobile Workstation Options Input/Output Devices HP PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Bundle RC464AA HP USB Keyboard & Mouse Bundle RC465AA HP USB Optical Travel Mouse RH304AA HP Wireless Mouse AR085AA Desktop Mouse DA700AV HP BT Headset AR084AA...
  • Page 18 NOTE: This chart does not represent all possible memory configurations. Due to the non-industry standard nature of some third-party memory modules, we strongly recommend using only HP- branded memory modules to ensure compatibility. If you mix memory speeds, the system will perform at the lower memory speed.

  • Page 19: Internal Storage Device

    QuickSpecs HP EliteBook 8540w Mobile Workstation Storage Upgrade Bay Drive Support Quantity Supported Drive Bay Blu-ray R/RE DVD+/-RW SuperMulti Upgrade Bay DL Drive DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL LightScribe Upgrade Bay Drive DVD-ROM Drive Upgrade Bay 500 GB 7200 rpm SMART SATA II...
  • Page 20 QuickSpecs HP EliteBook 8540w Mobile Workstation Technical Specifications System Unit Dimensions (HxWxD) 1.28 in (at front) x 14.7 in x 9.9 in 32.4 mm (at front) x 373.5 mm x 251.5 mm Weight Starting at 6.37 lb (2.89 kg) NOTE: Height varies depending upon where on the notebook the measurement is made. Weight varies by configuration and components.
  • Page 21 SABS UKRSERTCOMPUTER * Configurations of the HP EliteBook 8540w that are ENERGY STAR qualified are identified as HP EliteBook 8540w ENERGY STAR on HP websites and on www.energystar.gov. ** EPEAT TBD Registered in U.S. EPEAT registration varies by country. See www.epeat.net...
  • Page 22 QuickSpecs HP EliteBook 8540w Mobile Workstation Technical Specifications HP 120W Smart AC Weight 1.52 lb (0.69 kg) (adapter) 0.29 lb (0.13 kg) (power cord) Adapter Dimensions 6.65 x 2.56 x 1.50 in (16.9 x 6.5 x 3.8 cm) Input Operating Input Voltage...
  • Page 23 System ON 3 to 5 hours (depending on system power consumption) HP Fast Charge Technology Charges the battery up to 90% within 90 minutes when system is OFF Fuel Gauge When pressed, LEDs light indicating level of charge remaining on battery DA - 13529 Canada —...
  • Page 24 Standby System ON 3 to 5 hours (depending on system power consumption) HP Fast Charge Technology Charges the battery up to 90% within 1.5 hours when system is OFF HP Long Life 8-Cell 68 Wh Dimensions (HxWxL) 0.8 x 1.9 x 10.6 in (2.0 x 4.8 x 27.0 cm)
  • Page 25 QuickSpecs HP EliteBook 8540w Mobile Workstation Technical Specifications 15.6-inch LED HD+ (1600 x Active Area (W x H) 13.54 x 7.59 in (34.4 x 19.4 cm) 900) Diagonal Size 15.6 in (39.6cm) anti-glare Surface Treatment Anti-glare Contrast Ratio 300:1 (min)
  • Page 26 QuickSpecs HP EliteBook 8540w Mobile Workstation Technical Specifications 15.6-inch LED FHD (1920 x Active Area (W x H) 13.54 x 7.59 in (34.4 x 19.4 cm) 1080) Diagonal Size 15.6 in (39.6 cm) anti-glare Surface Treatment Anti-glare DreamColor Contrast Ratio...
  • Page 27 QuickSpecs HP EliteBook 8540w Mobile Workstation Technical Specifications 320 GB 7200 rpm SATA Drive Weight 0.25 lbs (115g) Hard Drive Capacity 320 GB Height 0.37 in (9.5 mm) or on some models 0.28 in (7 mm) Width 2.75 in (70 mm) Interface ATA-8, SATA 2.6, 3.0 Gb/s, NCQ...
  • Page 28 QuickSpecs HP EliteBook 8540w Mobile Workstation Technical Specifications 256 GB Weight 80.1 Grams 2.5-Inch SATA Solid State Capacity 256 GB Drive Height 0.37 in (9.5 mm) Width 2.75 in (70 mm) Interface SATA Performance Maximum Sequential Maximum Sequential Write Read...
  • Page 29 QuickSpecs HP EliteBook 8540w Mobile Workstation Technical Specifications DVD-ROM Drive Access Times Random < 110 ms CD (typical) < 110 ms DVD (typical) Max Data Transfer Rate 24X CD-ROM Up to 3,600 KB/s 8X-DVD Up to 10,800 KB/s Transfer Mode...
  • Page 30 QuickSpecs HP EliteBook 8540w Mobile Workstation Technical Specifications Blu-ray R/RE DVD+/-RW Access Times Random <140 ms CD-ROM (typical) SuperMulti DL Drive <160 ms DVD-ROM (typical) <300 ms BD-ROM (typical) Max Data Transfer Rate 24X CD-ROM Up to 3,600 KB/s 8X DVD-ROM...
  • Page 31 QuickSpecs HP EliteBook 8540w Mobile Workstation Technical Specifications HP Fingerprint Sensor Mobile Voltage Operation 3.0V-3.6V Single Supply Operating Temperature 32° – 158°F (0° – 70°C) Current Consumption @ Less than 70 mA peak imaging and scrolling Less than 25 mA hardware finger detection 3.3V...
  • Page 32 QuickSpecs HP EliteBook 8540w Mobile Workstation Technical Specifications Integrated Intel Gigabit Ethernet Features 10 Mbit/s operation (10BASE-T; IEEE 802.3i; IEEE 802.3 clauses 13-14) 100 Mbit/s operation (100BASE-TX; IEEE 802.3u; IEEE 802.3 clauses 21-30) Network Connection 1000 Mbit/s operation (1000BASE-T; IEEE 802.3z and 802.3ab; IEEE 802.3...
  • Page 33 QuickSpecs HP EliteBook 8540w Mobile Workstation Technical Specifications Support for Cisco Security Features (proven compatibility with Cisco Aironet infrastructure products through the Cisco Compatible Extensions Program Version 4) with Microsoft Windows Vista and XP only. Sub-channels Multinational support with frequency bands and channels compliant to local regulations.
  • Page 34 QuickSpecs HP EliteBook 8540w Mobile Workstation Technical Specifications Interoperability Wi-Fi certified Cisco Compatible Extensions Program compliant with Microsoft Windows Vista and XP Frequency Band 2.4 GHz and 5GHz Antenna Structure 2 transmit; 2 receive (2x2) Data Rates 802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps...
  • Page 35 QuickSpecs HP EliteBook 8540w Mobile Workstation Technical Specifications Humidity Operating 10% to 90% (non-condensing) Non-operating 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Altitude Operating 0 to 10,000 ft (3,048 m) Non-operating 0 to 50,000 ft (15,240 m) LED Activity LED Off - Radio OFF; Solid LED On - Radio ON Check latest software/driver release for updates on supported security features.

  • Page 36: Configuration Utilities

    QuickSpecs HP EliteBook 8540w Mobile Workstation Technical Specifications Dimensions (Length x 2.01 x 1.18 x 0.18 in (51 x 30 x 5 mm) Width x Thickness) Voltage, Operating 3.3v +/- 10% Temperature, Operating -22° to 140° F (-30° to 60° C) (full RF performance) -22°...
  • Page 37 QuickSpecs HP EliteBook 8540w Mobile Workstation Technical Specifications Certifications All necessary regulatory approvals for supported countries, including: FCC (47 CFR) Part 15C, Section 15.247 & 15.249 ETS 300 328, ETS 300 826 Low Voltage Directive IEC950 UL, CSA, and CE Mark...

  • Page 38: Additional Information

    This product is in compliance with the Restrictions of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive - 2002/95/EC. information This HP product is designed to comply with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive - 2002/96/EC. DA - 13529 Canada — Version 25 — September 29, 2011...
  • Page 39 Plastic packaging materials are marked according to ISO 11469 and DIN 6120 standards. Material Usage This product does not contain any of the following substances in excess of regulatory limits (for reference of these limits please refer to the HP General Specification of the Environment: (http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/supplychain/ gen_specifications.html): DA - 13529 Canada —...
  • Page 40 This information (product disassembly instructions) is posted on the Hewlett Packard web site at: http://www.hp.com/go/recyclers. These instructions may be used by recyclers and other WEEE treatment facilities as well as HP OEM customers who integrate and re-sell HP equipment. Hewlett-Packard...
  • Page 41 HP products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.