HP Z620 Workstation - Manual (Page 40)

4 Setting up, backing up, restoring, and
recovering Windows 7
This chapter provides setup and update information for the Windows 7 operating system. It includes
these topics:
● Setting up the Windows 7 operating system
● Backing up, restoring, and recovering Windows 7
CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to the HP workstation until the
operating system is successfully installed. Adding hardware might cause errors and prevent the
operating system from installing correctly.
NOTE: After you set up the operating system, be sure that the latest BIOS, drivers, and software
updates are installed on the workstation. See Updating the workstation on page 47 .
Setting up the Windows 7 operating system
CAUTION: After installation has started, do not turn off the workstation until the process is
complete. Turning off the workstation during installation can damage the installation and operation of
the software.
For complete installation and configuration instructions, go to
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/
windows7/help . Additional information is available in the Windows 7 online Help after you successfully
install the operating system.
Installing or upgrading device drivers
You must install the appropriate device drivers before you install hardware devices. Follow the
installation instructions that came with each device. For optimum performance, your operating system
must have the most recent updates, patches, and service packs. See http://www.hp.com for HP-
qualified drivers. For additional driver and software update information, see Updating the workstation
on page 47 .
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