Starting Computer Setup ................................................................................................ 76
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ................................................................. 76
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup .............................................................. 77
Updating the BIOS ........................................................................................................... 77
Determining a BIOS version .......................................................................... 77
Downloading a BIOS update for Windows 7 ................................................ 78
Using MultiBoot ................................................................................................................................. 79
About the boot device order ........................................................................................... 79
Choosing MultiBoot preferences .................................................................................... 79
Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup .............................................. 79
Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt .......................... 80
Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt ............................................................ 80
Entering MultiBoot Express preferences ..................................................... 80
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) (select models only) ...................................................... 81
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device ............................... 81
Linux – Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics .................................................................. 82
Starting Computer Setup .................................................................................................................. 82
Using Computer Setup ...................................................................................................................... 82
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ................................................................. 82
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup .............................................................. 83
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 83
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................ 83
Downloading a BIOS update ........................................................................................... 84
Using Advanced System Diagnostics ................................................................................................ 85
8 Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 86
9 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................... 87
Windows 8 ............................................................................................................................................................ 87
Backing up your information ............................................................................................................ 87
Performing a system recovery ......................................................................................................... 87
Using the Windows recovery tools ................................................................................. 88
Using f11 recovery tools ................................................................................................. 89
Using Windows operating system media (purchased separately) ................................ 89
Using Windows Refresh or Windows Reset .................................................................... 90
Using HP Software Setup ................................................................................................ 90
Windows 7 ............................................................................................................................................................ 90
Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator ................................................................. 91
Creating recovery media ................................................................................................. 91
Backing up your information ............................................................................................................ 91
Performing a system recovery ......................................................................................................... 92
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