HP EliteBook 8540P Maintenance And Service Guide

Performing a recovery
In case of system failure or instability, the computer provides the following tools to recover your files:
● Windows recovery tools: You can use Windows Backup and Restore to recover information you
have previously backed up. You can also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that might
prevent Windows from starting correctly.
●
f11 recovery tools: You can use the f11 recovery tools to recover your original hard drive image.
The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed at the
factory.
NOTE: If you are unable to boot (start up) your computer and you cannot use the system repair
discs you previously created (select models only), you must purchase a Windows 7 operating system
DVD to reboot the computer and repair the operating system. For additional information, refer to the
“Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately)” section in this guide.
Using the Windows recovery tools
To recover information you previously backed up, follow these steps:
1. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to recover your system settings, your computer (select models
only), or your files.
NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your
computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing
software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Windows Help and Support for
more information.
To recover your information using Startup Repair, follow these steps:
CAUTION: Using Startup Repair completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard
drive. All files you have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently
removed. When reformatting is complete, the recovery process restores the operating system, as well
as the drivers, software, and utilities from the backup used for recovery.
1. If possible, back up all personal files.
2. If possible, check for the presence of the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition.
To check for the Windows partition, select Start > Computer.
To check for the HP Recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and
then click Disk Management.
NOTE: If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition are not listed, you must recover
your operating system and programs using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver
Recovery disc (both purchased separately). For additional information, refer to the “Using a
Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately)” section in this guide.
3. If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition are listed, restart the computer, and then
press f8 before the Windows operating system loads.
4. Select Startup Repair.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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HP EliteBook 8540P Specifications

General

Bus type	DMI
Stepping	K0
Tjunction	105 °C
Processor cache	4 MB
Processor cores	2
Processor model	i7-640M
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor series	Intel Core i7-600 Mobile Series
Processor socket	BGA 1288
Processor threads	4
Processor codename	Arrandale
Processing Die size	81 mm²
Processor frequency	2.8 GHz
Processor cache type	Smart Cache
Processor lithography	32 nm
Processor manufacturer	Intel
PCI Express slots version	2.0
Processor boost frequency	3.46 GHz
Processor operating modes	64-bit
ECC supported by processor	No
PCI Express configurations	1x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	21
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16
Number of Processing Die Transistors	382 M
Motherboard chipset	Intel® QM57 Express
HDD speed	7200 RPM
HDD interface	SATA
Optical drive type	-
Card reader integrated	Yes
Total storage capacity	320 GB
Number of HDDs installed	1
Display diagonal	15.6 \
Display resolution	1600 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:9
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s
Power supply type	AC/DC
Intel segment tagging	Enterprise
Compliance industry standards	IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3ab
Internal memory	4 GB
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	766 MHz
Pointing device	Touchpad
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Bluetooth version	2.1+EDR
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional
Charging port type	DC-in jack
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0
AC adapter power	90 W
Battery capacity	73 Wh
Number of battery cells	8
Product color	Black, Silver
Country of origin	China
Processor code	SLBTN
Processor ARK ID	49666
Processor package size	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28 mm
Graphics & IMC lithography	45 nm
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1/4.2
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	36 bit

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	252 mm
Width	374 mm
Height	32 mm
Weight	2950 g