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Installing the Operating System

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

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 might damage the software that runs the computer or prevent its proper installation.

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Be sure there is a 10.2-cm (4-inch) clearance at the back of the unit and above the monitor to permit the required airflow.

The first time the computer is turned on, the operating system is automatically installed. This takes approximately 10 minutes, depending on the operating system being installed. Carefully read and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the installation.

If the computer shipped with more than one operating system language on the hard drive, the installation process could take up to 60 minutes.

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

Microsoft security updates are available on the Microsoft Web site.

1.1Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers

To install optional hardware devices after the operating system installation is complete, the drivers for each of the devices must also be installed.

If prompted for the I386 directory, replace the path specification with C:\i386, or use the Browse button in the dialog box to locate the i386 folder. This action points the operating system to the appropriate drivers.

Obtain the latest support software, including support software for the operating system from www.hp.com/support. Select the appropriate country and language then, select Download

drivers and software, enter the model number of the computer, and press Enter.

You can also obtain the latest support software on CDs. The following Web site provides information on how to purchase a support software CD subscription:

http://h18000.www1.hp.com/support/files/desktops/us/purchase.html.

✎Ifto thethe computerdrive. has a writable optical drive, install the appropriate application to be able to write

 

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