HP 663728R999F7PH Setting up and restoring Windows, Setting up the Windows 7 operating system

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4Setting up and restoring Windows 7

This chapter provides setup and update information for the Windows 7 operating system. It includes these topics:

Topics

Setting up the Windows 7 operating system on page 27

Restoring and recovering in Windows 7 on page 28

NOTE: After you set up the operating system, you should make sure the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates are installed on the workstation. Refer to the chapter on updating the workstation.

CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to the HP workstation until the operating system is successfully installed. Adding hardware might cause errors and prevent the operating system from installing correctly.

Setting up the Windows 7 operating system

CAUTION: After installation has started, do not turn off the workstation until the process is complete. Turning off the workstation during installation can damage the installation and operation of the software.

For complete installation and configuration instructions, go to http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/ windows7/help. Additional information is available in the online help tool after you successfully install the operating system.

Installing or upgrading device drivers

You must install the appropriate device drivers before you install hardware devices. Follow the installation instructions that came with the device. For optimum performance, your operating system must have the most recent updates, patches, and software fixes. For additional driver and software update information, refer to the chapter on updating the workstation.

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Contents HP Z1 Workstation Trademark Credits WarrantyCopyright Information Guide topics About this guideIv About this guide Table of contents Setting up and restoring Windows Diagnostics and Minor Troubleshooting Viii Topics Locating HP resourcesSelect Workstations Product information1Product information Topic LocationSupport Support3Product documentation Product documentation4Product diagnostics Product diagnosticsClick Settings Change PC Settings Product updates5Product updates Go to Start All Programs Accessories System Tools System1Component descriptions HP Z1 Workstation featuresComponents Front and bottom componentsComponent descriptions Side components3Rear components excluding stand Rear componentsPhysical characteristics Product specificationsPhysical characteristics Environmental specificationsLocation and ventilation Setting up and using the workstationSetting up the workstation Setup procedure Page Page Page 30 cm Page Page Page Windows Control Panel, go to Hardware and Sound Enabling Bluetooth DevicesInternal display panel backlight brightness Adjusting display brightnessDisplay options Controlling display panel brightnessPixel color brightness Intel iGFx adjustments for an internal display panelMonitor Interface Required connection Adding an external monitorCustomizing the display panel or the external monitor Using the HP Z1 Workstation as a monitor Security Adjusting the audio signalUsing the webcam Installing optional componentsSetting up and using the workstation Installing or upgrading device drivers Setting up and restoring WindowsSetting up the Windows 7 operating system Transferring files and settings Restoring and recovering in WindowsSystem Restore System Recovery when Windows is responding System RecoverySystem recovery using recovery media System Recovery when Windows is not respondingCreating recovery media Using recovery media Additional information Setting up the Windows 8 Operating SystemBacking up your information Backup and recovery in WindowsDownloading Windows 8 updates Using the Windows recovery tools Performing a system recoveryUsing F11 recovery tools Using HP Windows 8 restore media purchased separately HP Linux Support Matrix Setting up and restoring LinuxSetting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux HP Installer Kit for Linux HpiklHpikl driver disc Installing with the HP Red Hat Linux driver discWarranty Installing Sled with the DVD Installer Kit Setting up Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop SledSetting up preloaded Sled Restoring Sled preloaded systems only Proprietary graphics driversUpdating the workstation Updating the workstation after first bootUpgrading the Bios Determining the current Bios versionUpgrading device drivers Upgrading BiosCalling support Diagnostics and Minor TroubleshootingLocating ID labels Online support HP Support Assistant HpsaProduct Change Notifications Troubleshooting a problemInstant Support and Active Chat During operation Helpful hintsAt startup Customer Self-Repair program Other troubleshooting options Routine Care General cleaning safety precautionsCleaning the chassis Cleaning the monitor Cleaning the keyboardCleaning the mouse