HP EliteBook 8540P Maintenance And Service Guide

NOTE: The backup process may take over an hour, depending on file size and the speed of the
computer.
1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Backup.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Performing a recovery
In case of system failure or instability, the computer provides the following tools to recover your files:
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Windows recovery tools (select models only): You can use the Windows Backup utility to recover
information you have previously backed up.
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Operating System and Driver Recovery discs (included with your computer): You can use the
discs to recover your operating system and programs installed at the factory.
Recovering your information
To recover information you previously backed up, follow these steps:
1. If possible, back up all personal files.
2. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Backup.
The Backup or Restore Wizard opens.
3. Click Restore files and settings, and then click Next.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: For additional information on initiating a recovery in Windows, perform a search for this topic
in Help and Support.
Recovering the operating system and programs
CAUTION: The recovery process reformats and completely erases the hard drive. All files you have
created and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. The recovery process
reinstalls the original operating system, software, and drivers. Software, drivers, and updates not
installed by HP must be manually reinstalled.
To recover your operating system and programs, follow these steps:
1. If possible, back up all personal files.
2. Insert the Operating System disc into the optical drive.
3. Shut down the computer.
4. Turn on the computer.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the operating system.
6. After the operating system is installed, remove the Operating System disc and insert the Driver
Recovery disc.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers and programs.
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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