HP DC5000 manual Installing & Customizing the Software, Installing the Operating System

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Getting Started

Installing & Customizing the Software

CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to the computer until the operating system is successfully installed. Doing so may cause errors and prevent the operating system from installing properly.

Installing the Operating System

The first time you turn on the computer, the operating system is installed automatically. This process takes about 5 to 10 minutes, depending on which operating system is being installed. Carefully read and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

CAUTION: Once the automatic installation has begun, DO NOT TURN OFF THE COMPUTER UNTIL THE PROCESS IS COMPLETE. Turning off the computer during the installation process may damage the software that runs the computer or prevent its proper installation.

If your computer was not shipped with a Microsoft operating system, some portions of this documentation do not apply. For complete operating system installation and configuration instructions, refer to the operating system documentation that was provided with the computer. Additional information is available in online help after you install the operating system.

Microsoft Security Updates

This system has been delivered to you from the HP factory with Microsoft Critical updates loaded on your system and ready for installation that were available at the time of development. HP and Microsoft strongly recommend that you install the Microsoft Security

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Getting Started Getting Started Contents Contents Microsoft Security Updates Installing & Customizing the SoftwareInstalling the Operating System On the Welcome screen, click Next Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers AccessibilityCustomizing the Monitor Display Protecting the SoftwareTurning Off the Computer Restoring the SoftwareFinding More Information Quick SetupLocating Regulatory Information Using the Documentation Library CDBefore You Call for Technical Support Run the Restore Plus! CDHelpful Hints Getting Started Solving General Problems Basic TroubleshootingNum Lock key Solving General Problems Cause Solution Solving General Problems Cause Solution Solving Hardware Installation Problems Getting Started Diagnostic Front Panel Lights LEDs and Audible Codes Interpreting Diagnostic Lights and Audible CodesRed Power LED None Processor thermal Diagnostic Front Panel Lights LEDs and Audible Codes Management Guide on System does not None Ordering the Quick Troubleshooting Guide
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