Datasheet

About the boot device order ......................................................................................... 124
Choosing MultiBoot preferences .................................................................................. 124
Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup ............................................ 124
Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt ........................ 125
Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt .......................................................... 125
Entering MultiBoot Express preferences ................................................... 125
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) (select models only) .................................................... 125
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device ............................................... 126
Windows 7 — Computer Setup (BIOS), MultiBoot, and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) .......................... 126
Using Computer Setup .................................................................................................................... 126
Starting Computer Setup .............................................................................................. 126
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ............................................................... 126
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ............................................................ 127
Updating the BIOS ......................................................................................................... 128
Determining the BIOS version .................................................................... 128
Downloading a BIOS update ....................................................................... 128
Using MultiBoot ............................................................................................................................... 129
About the boot device order ......................................................................................... 129
Choosing MultiBoot preferences .................................................................................. 129
Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup ............................................ 129
Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt ........................ 130
Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt .......................................................... 130
Entering MultiBoot Express preferences ................................................... 130
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) (select models only) .................................................... 132
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device ............................. 132
8 Specifications ........................................................................................................................................... 133
Computer specifications .................................................................................................................................... 133
Hard drive specifications ................................................................................................................................... 133
Hard drive specifications (continued) ............................................................................................................... 134
9 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................. 136
Windows 8 ......................................................................................................................................................... 136
Backing up your information .......................................................................................................... 136
Performing a system recovery ....................................................................................................... 136
Using the Windows recovery tools ............................................................................... 136
Using f11 recovery tools .............................................................................................. 137
Using Windows operating system media (purchased separately) .............................. 138
Using Windows Refresh or Windows Reset .................................................................. 139
Using HP Software Setup .............................................................................................. 139
Windows 7 ......................................................................................................................................................... 140
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