HP OmniBook XE3
The OmniBook XE3 is a Pentium III/Celeron-based laptop that was released in September 2000. Sometime around November 2001, HP released two updated versions - one using newer "Tualatin" Intel processors, and an AMD version. These were HP's entry-level mainstream OmniBooks.
Specifications
| Spec | OmniBook XE3 (Intel) | OmniBook XE3 (Intel, 2001) | OmniBook XE3 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Release Date | September 2000 | ~November 2001 | |
| CPU | CPU Type: Unknown - Intel Mobile Pentium III "Coppermine" @650, 700, 750, 850, or 900MHz - Intel Mobile Celeron "Coppermine" @550, 600, 650, or 700MHz | CPU Type: Unknown - Intel Pentium III-M "Tualatin" @866MHz, 933MHz, 1.06GHz, or 1.13GHz - Intel Mobile Celeron "Tualatin" @866 or 933MHz | CPU Type: Unknown - AMD Athlon @1.0 or 1.1GHz - AMD Duron @800, 850, 900, or 950MHz |
| Chipset | Intel 440ZX | Intel 830M | ALi M1647 + M1535 |
| RAM | Type: PC100 SDRAM, 2 slots Standard: 64, 128, or 256MB Maximum: 256MB | Type: PC133 SDRAM, 2 slots Standard: 64, 128, 256, or 512MB Maximum: 1GB | Type: PC133 SDRAM, 2 slots Standard: 128, 256, or 512MB Maximum: 512MB |
| Storage | 2.5" IDE Requires Adapter: Unknown Standard: 5 or 10GB | 2.5" IDE Requires Adapter: Unknown Standard: 10, 20, or 30GB | |
| Display Options | - 12.1" TFT LCD @800x600 - 13.0" HPA/Passive Matrix LCD @800x600 - 13.3" TFT LCD @1024x768 - 14.1" TFT LCD @1024x768 - 15.0" TFT LCD @1024x768 | - 14.1" TFT LCD @1024x768 - 15.0" TFT LCD @1024x768 - 15.0" TFT LCD @1400x1050 | - 13.3" TFT LCD @1024x768 - 14.1" TFT LCD @1024x768 - 15.0" TFT LCD @1024x768 - 15.0" TFT LCD @1400x1050 |
| Graphics Chipset | S3 Savage/IX VRAM: 4 or 8MB | Intel 830M Chipset Graphics VRAM: Up to 32MB shared/SMA | Trident CyberBlade XP VRAM: 8MB |
| Audio | ESS Allegro-1 - Stereo Speakers - Microphone | ||
| Main Battery | NiMH or Lithium Ion | ||
| CMOS Battery | Unknown | ||
| Power Supply | Barrel Jack | ||
| Media Drives | 3 Spindle - 3.5" 1.44MB Floppy Drive - CD-ROM or CD-RW Drive | 3 Spindle - 3.5" 1.44MB Floppy Drive - CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD/CD-RW Drive | |
| PC Cards | 2x PCMCIA/CardBus Slots (2x Type II/1x Type III) - TI PCI1420 Controller | 2x PCMCIA/CardBus Slots (2x Type II/1x Type III) | |
| Networking | - 56k Modem - 10/100 Ethernet (Optional) | ||
| Other I/O | - 1x Parallel - 1x Serial - 1x VGA Out - 1x PS/2 - 1x Port Replicator Connector - 2x USB 1.x - 1x Composite Out - 1x Mic In - 1x Headphone Out - Infrared | - 1x Parallel - 1x Serial - 1x VGA Out - 1x PS/2 - 1x Dock Connector (Optional) - 2x USB 1.x - 1x Composite Out - 1x IEEE1394/FireWire (Optional) - 1x Mic In - 1x Headphone Out - Infrared (Optional) | - 1x Parallel - 1x Serial - 1x VGA Out - 1x PS/2 - 2x USB 1.x - 1x Composite Out - 1x Mic In - 1x Headphone Out |
| BIOS | Phoenix | ||
| Pointing Device | Trackpad | ||
Resources
 Service Manual (Original) |
Service Manual (Intel, 2001) |
Service Manual (AMD) |
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