HP D3H66UTABA, 663728R999F7PH manual Using HP Windows 8 restore media purchased separately

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Using HP Windows 8 restore media (purchased separately)

To order HP Windows 8 restore media, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also order the media by calling support.

CAUTION: Using HP Windows 8 restore media 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 computer are permanently removed. When reformatting is complete, the recovery process helps you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities.

To initiate recovery using HP Windows 8 restore media:

NOTE: This process takes several minutes.

1.If possible, back up all personal files.

2.Insert the Windows 8 OS DVD.

3.Restart the computer, and then follow the instructions provided with the Windows 8 operating system media to install the operating system.

4.When prompted, press any keyboard key.

5.Follow the on-screen instructions.

After the operating system install is completed:

1.Remove the Windows 8 operating system media, and then insert the Driver Recovery media.

2.Install the Hardware Enabling Drivers first, and then install Recommended Applications.

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Contents HP Z1 Workstation Copyright Information WarrantyTrademark Credits About this guide Guide topicsIv About this guide Table of contents Setting up and restoring Windows Diagnostics and Minor Troubleshooting Viii Locating HP resources TopicsTopic Location Product information1Product information Select WorkstationsSupport SupportProduct documentation 3Product documentationProduct diagnostics 4Product diagnosticsGo to Start All Programs Accessories System Tools System Product updates5Product updates Click Settings Change PC SettingsFront and bottom components HP Z1 Workstation featuresComponents 1Component descriptionsSide components Component descriptionsRear components 3Rear components excluding standEnvironmental specifications Product specificationsPhysical characteristics Physical characteristicsSetting up the workstation Setting up and using the workstationLocation and ventilation Setup procedure Page Page Page 30 cm Page Page Page Enabling Bluetooth Devices Windows Control Panel, go to Hardware and SoundControlling display panel brightness Adjusting display brightnessDisplay options Internal display panel backlight brightnessIntel iGFx adjustments for an internal display panel Pixel color brightnessCustomizing the display panel or the external monitor Adding an external monitorMonitor Interface Required connection Using the HP Z1 Workstation as a monitor Installing optional components Adjusting the audio signalUsing the webcam SecuritySetting up and using the workstation Setting up the Windows 7 operating system Setting up and restoring WindowsInstalling or upgrading device drivers Restoring and recovering in Windows Transferring files and settingsSystem Restore System Recovery System Recovery when Windows is respondingSystem Recovery when Windows is not responding System recovery using recovery mediaCreating recovery media Using recovery media Setting up the Windows 8 Operating System Additional informationDownloading Windows 8 updates Backup and recovery in WindowsBacking up your information Performing a system recovery Using the Windows recovery toolsUsing F11 recovery tools Using HP Windows 8 restore media purchased separately Setting up and restoring Linux HP Linux Support MatrixHP Installer Kit for Linux Hpikl Setting up Red Hat Enterprise LinuxWarranty Installing with the HP Red Hat Linux driver discHpikl driver disc Setting up preloaded Sled Setting up Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop SledInstalling Sled with the DVD Installer Kit Proprietary graphics drivers Restoring Sled preloaded systems onlyDetermining the current Bios version Updating the workstation after first bootUpgrading the Bios Updating the workstationUpgrading Bios Upgrading device driversDiagnostics and Minor Troubleshooting Calling supportLocating ID labels HP Support Assistant Hpsa Online supportInstant Support and Active Chat Troubleshooting a problemProduct Change Notifications At startup Helpful hintsDuring operation Customer Self-Repair program Other troubleshooting options Cleaning the chassis General cleaning safety precautionsRoutine Care Cleaning the keyboard Cleaning the monitorCleaning the mouse