Starting Computer Setup ................................................................................................ 77
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ................................................................. 77
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup .............................................................. 78
Updating the BIOS ........................................................................................................... 78
Determining a BIOS version .......................................................................... 78
Downloading a BIOS update for Windows 7 ................................................ 79
Using MultiBoot ................................................................................................................................. 80
About the boot device order ........................................................................................... 80
Choosing MultiBoot preferences .................................................................................... 80
Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup .............................................. 80
Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt .......................... 81
Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt ............................................................ 81
Entering MultiBoot Express preferences ..................................................... 81
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) (select models only) ...................................................... 82
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device ............................... 82
Linux – Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics .................................................................. 83
Starting Computer Setup .................................................................................................................. 83
Using Computer Setup ...................................................................................................................... 83
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ................................................................. 83
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup .............................................................. 84
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 84
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................ 84
Downloading a BIOS update ........................................................................................... 85
Using Advanced System Diagnostics ................................................................................................ 86
8 Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 87
9 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................... 88
Windows 8 ............................................................................................................................................................ 88
Backing up your information ............................................................................................................ 88
Performing a system recovery ......................................................................................................... 88
Using the Windows recovery tools ................................................................................. 89
Using f11 recovery tools ................................................................................................. 90
Using Windows operating system media (purchased separately) ................................ 90
Using Windows Refresh or Windows Reset .................................................................... 91
Using HP Software Setup ................................................................................................ 91
Windows 7 ............................................................................................................................................................ 91
Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator ................................................................. 92
Creating recovery media ................................................................................................. 92
Backing up your information ............................................................................................................ 92
Performing a system recovery ......................................................................................................... 93
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