HP XU manual To create a Support Utility disk

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Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Reinstalling and Updating Software

4.Turn on or restart the computer. If the computer is running, click Start, Shut Down (or Turn Off Computer), Restart.

5.When you see the HP logo, press ESC to select the boot device:

•If you’re using a CD-ROM drive in the expansion base, select the CD-ROM drive as the boot device.

•If you’re using a PC Card or parallel port CD-ROM drive, select the floppy drive (“Removable device”) as the boot device.

6.When the Recovery CD dialog box appears, follow the displayed instructions. If prompted, accept the recommended partition size. If you install the factory software, the recovery process can take up to 15 minutes.

If you want to create the Utility partition without installing the factory software, click Advanced and select not to install the operating system.

7.Important: when prompted to reboot the computer, first undock it and remove it from the expansion base if it is docked, then press CTRL+ALT+DEL and follow any instructions that appear.

To create a Support Utility disk

If you want to use the Recovery CD in a PC Card CD-ROM drive or parallel port CD-ROM drive, you’ll need a Support Utility disk to recover the factory software.

1.Insert a formatted floppy disk in the floppy drive.

2.Run makesupp.bat from the \hp\Bootdisk directory on the Recovery CD.

3.Copy the MS-DOS device drivers from the installation software provided with the CD-ROM drive to the Support Utility disk into the A:\Tools directory.

4.In the CONFIG.SYS file on the Support Utility disk, enable or disable the appropriate drivers for your CD-ROM drive:

•For a PC Card drive: REM the line containing the HP driver (OAKCDROM), and insert the command to run the point enabler for the card.

•For a parallel drive: REM the line containing the HP driver (OAKCDROM).

5.Add the device=driver statements to the CONFIG.SYS file on the Support Utility disk. Insert the device statements immediately following the USERCD remark.

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Contents HP Notebook PC Startup Guide Startup Guide Important Safety Information HP Software Product License AgreementPage Edition History Page Contents Index Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Taking Inventory What’s in the Box?To find more information ProductsIdentifying Parts of the Computer Front ViewBack View Bottom View Status Lights Page Expansion Base Front Expansion Base Back Setting Up Your Computer Install the batteryTo remove the battery Connect AC power Connect a phone line Set up Windows Turn on the computerRegister your notebook By faxWhat to do next To connect to the InternetTo connect the floppy disk drive Basic Operation Operating Your Computer To turn the computer on and offTo reset the computer To change the boot device To use the pointing stickMoving and selecting To use the Fn hot keys Appropriate second key, then release both keysWorking in Comfort with a Notebook PC Your Mobile Work EnvironmentUsing Your Mobile Computer Batteries and Power Management Using Battery Power To check battery statusTo respond to a low-battery warning To recharge the battery Secondary battery in the right module bayAdd-On Devices Using an Expansion Base To dock the computerPage To undock the computer To play audio CDs To use the status panel Page To replace a plug-in module Using Plug-In ModulesTo install hot-swap support Windows Add-On Devices Startup Guide Installing Additional RAM To install a RAM expansion moduleReplace the cover Replacing the Hard Disk Drive To replace the hard disk drivePage Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer Display problemsHard disk drive problems Keyboard and pointing device problemsPerformance problems Power and battery problemsStartup Problems Don’t touch the pointing stick while booting or resumingTesting the Hardware To run the e-Diagtools diagnostic testEnter Configuring the Computer To run the Bios Setup utilityReinstalling and Updating Software To recover the factory installation of your hard diskTo create a Support Utility disk HP Support and Service Getting Assistance for Your Computer To get help from the webTo contact HP for support or service HP Support and Service Getting Assistance for Your Computer To receive repair service To prepare your computer for shipmentHewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement Startup Guide Page Reference Information Hardware Specifications RAM LAN Reference Information Hardware Specifications Safety Information Power CordsErgonomics Battery Safety Laser Safety LED SafetyExposure to Radio Frequency Radiation Regulatory Information Canada European UnionJapan Russia International EMC Declares that the following product Page Index External devicesOpening USB
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