Gigabyte M1405 user manual Gigabyte Smart Recovery, Launch System Recovery

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5.2 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery

System Recovery - Restore your M1405 Operating System

The hard drive of the M1405 has a hidden partition that contains a full backup image of the operating system that can be used to recover the system in the event that something happens to the operating system.

If the hard drive is removed or the partition deleted, the recover options will no longer be available and a recovery service will be needed.

Launch System Recovery

The System Recover feature is part of the notebook installation and it ships preset from the factory. The Options menu allows you to launch the Windows Recovery tool to reinstall the operating system to factory defaults.

Below will briefly describe how to launch the Recovery Tool and to get the recovery started.

1.Turn off or restart the notebook.

2.Turn the notebook on and press and hold the F9 key to launch the tool.

3.The recovery window will open and give you the option to "Recovery" in the toolbar. You will be prompted if you want to recovery. Click on "Recovery" to begin the repair if you do.

4.The "Recovering" Window will open and begin the recovery.

5.Once it is complete you will be prompted to reboot the notebook.

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Contents Page Safety Instructions M1405 Series USER’S Manual RF Exposure Regulatory NoticesFederal Communications Commission Notice For CB Battery Disposal & CautionCE Notice European Union Bsmi Notice Taiwan Only Replaceable BatteriesIntroduction Content Viii English Knowing Your M1405 How to Insert the Battery Pack Hardware ChecklistUsing the Battery Pack BoxConnecting the AC Adaptor How to Remove the Battery PackOpening the LCD Panel Turning on the Unit Starting Up the M1405 for the First TimeTurning Off the Power System Shut DownM1405 Tour Top View Front ViewRear View LED Indicators # Icon DescriptionLeft View Right ViewBase View Icon DescriptionEnglish Using the M1405 M1405 Hotkeys M1405 features a Windows Compatible KeyboardM1405 Keyboard Windows Keys M1405 Keypad OverlayEnabling The Overlay Application KeyTouchpad Buttons TouchpadFingerprint Reader Method to Swipe Your FingersWebcam Supported DVD Writeable Formats Optical Disc DriveSupported CD Writable Formats For a Super Multi Dual Layer DVD Writer DriveEmergency Release Using a Memory CardHow To Insert a Memory Card Remove a Memory CardEnglish M1405 Specifications M1405 Notebook Hardware Second Battery Pack Optional Dimension & WeightService M1405 Special FunctionsM1405 Quick Battery Life Test How To Test the Battery LifeM1405 Utilities Gigabyte Smart Manager Smart Charge Screen Output SettingCamera Windows Docking GadgetGigabyte Smart Recovery Launch System RecoveryGigabyte Smart Setup Gigabyte Utility Driver DiscEnglish Connecting Peripherals Upgrade How To Connect USB Devices How To Connect DisplaysConnect an Hdmi Display How to Connect an Hdmi DisplayEthernet LAN Connection Disconnect an Hdmi DisplayConnect a Kensington Lock How To Secure the NotebookUpgrade the Memory Disconnect a Kensington LockWwan 3G Connection English Docking Station Features & Specifications Top View Docking Station Left Side View Rear View Docking StationSide Views Docking Station Attachment The AC Adaptor AttachmentRight Side View Attachment The Docking Station AttachmentConnect an External D-Sub Display How to Connect an External D-Sub DisplayAttachment Undocking the Notebook Disconnect an External D-Sub DisplayConnect an External DVI Display How to Connect an External DVI DisplayHow to Connect a USB Devices Disconnect an External DVI DisplayHow To Connect an RJ45 Ethernet LAN Warranty ServiceEnglish Troubleshooting / Q & a AC Adapter TroubleshootingBattery Pack KeyboardLCD Hard Disc Drive HDDPrinter Stand by / HibernationFrequently Asked Questions English Questions and Answers Gigabyte Service Information English