Restoring your Operating System and Original Applications and Drivers

Notebook computers that ship from the factory include System Recover CD-ROMand System Software CD-ROM, which contains a copy of the applications and drivers needed for computer’s operating system.

In the unlikely event that programs on the computer hard drive become corrupted or are erased, you can use the System Recovery CD-ROMto reinstall your operating system and then System Software CD-ROMto reinstall your original applications and drivers.

Under the Boot menu in System Setup, set Diskette Drive as the first boot device and CD-ROM Drive as the second. (see “Using System Setup” on page 63 for information on setting options.)

See the documentation that accompanied your operating system for detailed information on installation and setup.

To (re)install your operating system

1.Turn your machine on.

2.During the Boot Sequence, press F2 to enter System Setup.

3.Insert the System Recovery CD-ROM.

4.Enter the Boot Menu and ensure that Bootable CD Check is Enabled.

5.Select the Boot Device Priority menu option, press Enter. Ensure that ATAPI CD-ROM Device is first on the list.

6.Press F10 to save and exit System Setup and confirm yes by pressing ENTER.

7.When the Recovery Menu appears, select number as you insist.

1.Restore Manufacturer’s originally pre-installed software.

2.Exit to the DOS Prompt.

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