Hp 8767 A -smvb- Motherboard Site
The CPU is removable on this board (unlike many cheaper AIOs).
The HP 8767 A -SMVB- is a micro-ATX (µATX) form factor motherboard, though early production runs sometimes used a proprietary BTX derivative. Let’s break down its core specs based on chipset families associated with this model number.
Note: HP reused the "8767" scheme across multiple generations. The most common iterations use either the Intel G41 or G43 Express chipset, but some rare variants use the NVIDIA MCP73. We will focus on the dominant Intel G41 version.
| Feature | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | CPU Socket | LGA 775 (Socket T) | | Supported CPUs | Intel Core 2 Quad (Q66xx, Q84xx), Core 2 Duo (E7xxx, E8xxx), Pentium Dual-Core, Celeron | | Chipset | Intel G41 Northbridge + ICH7 Southbridge | | Front Side Bus | 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz | | Memory | 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots (max 4GB or 8GB - BIOS dependent) | | Integrated GPU | Intel GMA X4500 | | Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe x16 (v1.1), 1 x PCIe x1, 2 x PCI | | Storage | 4 x SATA II (3Gb/s), 1 x PATA (IDE) | | Rear I/O | PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse, VGA, 4x USB 2.0, RJ-45 LAN, 3x Audio jacks | | Power Connector | 24-pin ATX (proprietary pinout possible) + 4-pin CPU |
This motherboard is designed specifically for the HP TouchSmart 600 chassis. It is not a standard ATX board and will not fit in a standard PC case. hp 8767 a -smvb- motherboard
Specifications:
The most infamous issue. The front-panel LED blinks red three times, pauses, then repeats. This indicates a power rail failure. On the 8767 A, the culprit is usually:
Fix: Unless you have micro-soldering skills, this usually means board replacement. However, first test the PSU—HP’s proprietary 6-pin motherboard connector (non-ATX!) often misleads technicians.
The 8767 A uses a 32Mbit SPI flash ROM. Sudden power loss during a BIOS update (via HP Support Assistant) can brick the board. Symptoms: Fans spin, no video, no beeps. The CPU is removable on this board (unlike
Recovery: HP does not provide a blind-flash method for this board. You will need an SPI programmer (CH341A) and a Pomona 5250 clip. The BIOS chip is often a Winbond 25Q64FVSIG located near the CMOS battery.
This board uses the LGA 1155 socket. It supports Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 processors.
When repairing or rebuilding this PC, identifying the internal headers is critical.
Expansion Slots:
Storage Connectors:
Front Panel Header (JFP1): The connector for the power button, reset button, and LEDs is standard but can be confusing without a diagram. The pinout is typically:
USB Headers:
