Updating the BIOS ................................................................................................ 112
Determining the BIOS version .................................................................. 112
Downloading a BIOS update ................................................................... 112
Using Advanced System Diagnostics ....................................................................... 113
SuSE Linux (SLED) ................................................................................................................. 114
Starting Computer Setup ........................................................................................ 114
Using Computer Setup ........................................................................................... 114
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ............................................. 114
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup .............................................. 115
Updating the BIOS ................................................................................................ 115
Determining the BIOS version .................................................................. 116
Downloading a BIOS update ................................................................... 116
Using Advanced System Diagnostics ....................................................................... 117
6 Specifications ............................................................................................................... 118
Computer specifications ........................................................................................................ 118
11.6-inch SGA display specifications ..................................................................................... 119
Hard drive specifications ...................................................................................................... 120
7 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................... 121
Windows 8 ......................................................................................................................... 121
Backing up your information ................................................................................... 121
Performing a system recovery ................................................................................. 122
Using the Windows recovery tools ........................................................... 122
Using f11 recovery tools ......................................................................... 123
Using Windows 8 operating system media (purchased separately) ............... 124
Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery .................................. 124
Remove everything and reinstall Windows ................................................ 125
Using HP Software Setup ........................................................................ 126
Windows 7 ......................................................................................................................... 126
Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator ............................................ 127
Creating recovery media ......................................................................... 127
Backing up your information ................................................................................... 127
Performing a system recovery ................................................................................. 128
Using the Windows recovery tools ........................................................... 128
Using f11 recovery tools ......................................................................... 129
Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) .............. 130
SuSE Linux (SLED) ................................................................................................................. 131
Creating backups .................................................................................................. 131
Backing up your information ................................................................................... 131
Performing a system recovery ................................................................................. 132
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