CPU
1st Generation Intel Dual Core SV i7-640M/620M or i5-580M/560M/540M/520M or i3-370M or Intel Dual Core LV i7-660LM/640LM/620LM Processor
Memory Type
PC3-10660 1333MHz DDR3 204pin SO-DIMM Laptop Memory
Standard Memory
up to 8GB
Memory Expansion Slots
2 SO-DIMM slots
PC Card Slots
One ExpressCard/34 Slot
USB Ports
Three USB v2.0 Type-A Ports
Firewire Ports
One 4-pin IEEE-1394 Firewire / I.Link Port
Card Reader
HP Multi-Format Secure Digital Media Card Reader Slot: (SD/MMC)
Original Optical Drives
DVD+/-RW Double Layer SuperMulti Drive or DVD-ROM Drive
Original Hard Drives
Models with a Standard Voltage Processor Support 2.5" Hard Drives - 250GB, 320GB, 500GB, 750GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive or Models with a Low Voltage Processor Support 1.8" Hard Drives - 160GB, 250GB, 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
Original Solid State Drives
Models with a Standard Voltage Processor Support 2.5" Solid State Drives - 80.0GB, 160GB SATA Solid State Drive or Models with a Low Voltage Processor Support 1.8" Solid State Drives - 80.0GB, 160GB SATA Solid State Drive
Drive Notes
The HP EliteBook 2540p Notebook Supports Single and Dual Drive Configurations. (One 1.8" Hard Drive or One 2.5" Hard Drive and One 2.5" Drive in the Multi Bay) Note: If installing a 2.5" Drive in replace of the optical drive, you will need the multi bay tray for installation.