CAUTION: Using Recovery completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files you have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. The recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. Personal files must be restored from a backup.

To restore the computer using the HP Factory Image, you must first create the recovery media. If you have not already created it, see Creating restore media on page 150.

To restore the computer from the recovery disc, follow these steps:

1.If possible, back up all personal files.

2.Insert the HP Factory Image into the optical drive or insert the USB disk on key into the USB port, and restart the computer.

3.As the computer is restarting, press f9 to open the Computer Setup boot option menu and select the option for the optical drive, if you are using a DVD to restore. If you are using a USB disk to key, select USB disk on key.

4.Press the down arrow to select Restore SLED HP-BNB preload image from the Linux boot menu, and then press enter.

5.Using the arrow keys, select Yes when prompted: Do you want to start the System-

Restore?

6.Follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE: The image produced by the Create Factory Image utility may be written to either a USB disk on a key or a DVD. To write the image to a disk, use the dd command to transfer the image to a USB disk on a key. The USB disk on a key may be inserted in a USB port.

Remove everything and reinstall SLED

Sometimes you want to perform detailed reformatting of your computer, or you want to remove personal information before you give away or recycle your computer. The process described in this section provides a speedy, simple way to return the computer to its original state. This option removes all personal data, applications, and settings from your computer, and reinstalls the Linux operating system.

IMPORTANT: This option does not provide backups of your information. Before using this option, back up any personal information you wish to retain.

You can initiate this option by using the f11 key.

To use the f11 key:

Press f11 while the computer boots.

– or –

Press and hold f11 as you press the power button.

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