HP A7818-IE002 - Manual (Page 186)

Troubleshooting Your Workstation
Recovering Hard Disk Drive Contents (Windows only)
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Recovering Hard Disk Drive Contents (Windows only)
Overview
The HP Recovery CDs enables you to restore your computer to its original factory
configuration and reinstall drivers or other factory-supplied software components. The
drivers and software utilities, including documentation and navigational aids, help you
to recover the pre-loaded software. There are two CD-ROMs:
• HP Workstation Recovery CD-ROM
• HP Workstations Drivers and Diagnostics
What Functions Are Available?
The HP Recovery CD provides the following function:
• Install Windows 2000 or Windows XP:
To recover your HP workstation to its original state as provided by HP.
CAUTION Using the HP Recovery CD will permanently erase the current contents of your hard
disk. You should always backup your data and personal files before using the CD-ROM.
General Instructions
1. Back up any data on your hard disk drive that you want to keep.
2. Ensure you have a CD drive installed on your workstation.
3. Verify that the HP Workstation Recovery CD-ROM and the HP Workstations Drivers
and Diagnostics CD-ROM match your HP workstation.
4. Revert the system to its original hardware configuration by removing any
accessories that were not factory installed (for example, a SCSI device).
5. HP recommends that you upgrade your HP workstation with the latest available
BIOS version. Refer to the Web for the latest BIOS at:
http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport
6. In the BIOS setup program, ensure that all passwords have been cleared and booting
from the CD-ROM is enabled. To enter BIOS setup, restart your workstation, and
press F2 when prompted.
7. Check the Web for the latest drivers at:
http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport
Recovery Process
The following scenarios are reasons for using the recovery process described in this
section: