HP EliteBook 8540P Maintenance And Service Guide

NOTE: For additional information on recovering information using the Windows tools, perform a
search for these topics in Help and Support.
Using f11
CAUTION: Using f11 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. The f11
recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the
factory. Software not installed at the factory must be reinstalled.
To recover the original hard drive image using f11, follow these steps:
1. If possible, back up all personal files.
2. If possible, check for the presence of the HP Recovery partition: select Start, right-click
Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management.
NOTE: If the HP Recovery partition is 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 HP Recovery partition is listed, restart the computer, and then press esc while the “Press
the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
4. Press f11 while the “Press <F11> for recovery” message is displayed on the screen.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately)
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. Make sure that your most recent backup
(stored on discs or on an external drive) is easily accessible. To order a Windows 7 operating system
DVD, go to
http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and then follow the on-screen
instructions. You can also order the DVD by calling technical support. For contact information, refer to
the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the computer.
CAUTION: Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD 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 helps you restore the
operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities.
To initiate recovery using a Windows 7 operating system DVD, follow these steps:
NOTE: This process takes several minutes.
1. If possible, back up all personal files.
2. Restart the computer, and then insert the Windows 7 operating system DVD into the optical
drive before the Windows operating system loads.
3. When prompted, press any keyboard key.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
5. Click Next.
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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