User guide

Recovery using Windows 8 restore media
This recovery process requires Windows 8 restore discs, which can be ordered from the support
website. The Windows 8 restore media consists of a Windows 8 operating system disc and a
Windows 8 driver disc.
For U.S. support, go to
http://www.hp.com/support. For worldwide support, go to http://www8.hp.com/
us/en/contact-hp/ww-contact-us.html. You can also order the media by calling support.
CAUTION: Using the Windows 8 operating system disc completely erases hard drive contents and
reformats the hard drive. All files that you have created and any software that you have installed on
the workstation are permanently removed. When reformatting is complete, the recovery process
helps you restore the operating system, as well as drivers.
Begin recovery using the Windows 8 operating system disc:
NOTE: It can take several minutes to load the operating system disc.
1. Back up all personal files.
2. Restart the workstation, and then follow the instructions provided with the Windows 8 operating
system disc to install the operating system.
3. When prompted, press any keyboard key.
NOTE: If the workstation does not boot to the DVD, restart the workstation and press Esc as
the workstation is starting to see the Startup menu. Use the arrow keys to select the boot menu,
and then press enter. Use the arrow keys to select the location where the recovery DVD is
inserted to boot from that device. Booting the DVD from UEFI Boot sources will result in a GPT
boot partition. Booting from Legacy Boot sources will result in an MBR boot partition. It is
recommended that you boot Windows 8 from UEFI Boot sources to take full advantage of the
features available in Windows 8.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
After the repair is completed and the Windows 8 desktop appears:
1. Remove the Windows 8 operating system disc, and then insert the driver disc.
NOTE: The driver disc will load prerequisite software, and then allow you to load drivers.
2. Install the Hardware Enabling Drivers first. HP recommends installing all available drivers.
3. You can download applications that come with the workstation at
http://www.hp.com.
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