Entering MultiBoot Express preferences .....................................................

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Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) (select models only) ..................................................

124

 

Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device .............................

124

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Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics in SUSE Linux .......................

126

 

Starting Computer Setup .......................................................................................................

126

 

Using Computer Setup ..........................................................................................................

127

 

Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ............................................................

127

 

Restoring default settings in Computer Setup .............................................................

128

 

Updating the BIOS ...............................................................................................................

128

 

Determining the BIOS version .................................................................................

128

 

Downloading a BIOS update ..................................................................................

129

 

Using Advanced System Diagnostics ......................................................................................

129

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Specifications ..............................................................................................................

131

 

Computer specifications ........................................................................................................

131

 

43.9 cm (17.3 in) HD+ display specifications .........................................................................

132

 

43.9 cm (17.3 in) FHD display specifications ..........................................................................

132

 

Hard drive specifications ......................................................................................................

133

 

Blu-ray R/RE DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive specifications ..........................................

134

 

Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive specifications .........................................

135

 

DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive specifications ............................................................

136

 

DVD-ROM Drive specifications ...............................................................................................

137

11 Backup and recovery in Windows 8 ...........................................................................

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Backing up your information ..................................................................................................

138

 

Performing a system recovery ................................................................................................

140

 

Using f11 recovery tools ........................................................................................

140

 

Using Windows 8 operating system media (purchased separately) ..............................

140

 

Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery .................................................

142

 

Remove everything and reinstall Windows ...............................................................

142

 

Using HP Software Setup .......................................................................................

143

12 Backup and recovery in Windows 7 ...........................................................................

144

 

Creating recovery media and backups ...................................................................................

144

 

Guidelines ............................................................................................................

145

 

Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator ............................................

145

 

Creating recovery media .........................................................................

145

 

Backing up your information ...................................................................................

145

 

Performing a system recovery ................................................................................................

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