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Installing a hard drive with an operating system, Memory module, IMPORTANT, WARNING, CAUTION

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Installing a hard drive with an operating system If your hard drive shipped with an operating system (image) installed, system recovery discs are not required for setup. Turn on the computer and allow the initial setup process to set up the operating system completely. IMPORTANT: Do not turn off the computer during the initial setup process. Allow the setup process to complete to ensure that everything that is necessary to operate the computer is installed properly. After the setup has been completed, reinstall any applications and restore any data that you backed up. If you need further assistance, call 1-800-474-6836 (1 800-HP Invent). Installing a hard drive without an operating system NOTE: If your hard drive was shipped without an operating system installed, you will need to reinstall it using the system recovery discs. To install the operating system, refer to the instructions included with your system recovery discs or that are available from the support site (http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP). IMPORTANT: Do not turn off the computer during the initial setup process. Allow the system recovery process to complete to ensure that everything that is necessary to operate the computer is installed properly. The system recovery process takes approximately three hours to complete. When the system recovery is complete, the computer reboots and the Windows Setup screen displays. After the operating system has been installed, reinstall any applications and restore any data that you backed up. If you need further assistance, call 1-800-474-6836 (1 800-HP Invent). Memory module WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all batteries before installing a memory module. CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Before beginning any procedure, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object. NOTE: To use a dual-channel configuration with a second memory module, be sure that both memory modules are identical. Description 4 GB (PC3, 12800, 1600 MHz) 2 GB (PC3, 12800, 1600 MHz) Spare part number 641369-001 652972-001 Before removing a memory module, follow these steps: 38 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures

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Installing a hard drive with an operating system
If your hard drive shipped with an operating system (image) installed, system recovery discs are not
required for setup. Turn on the computer and allow the initial setup process to set up the operating
system completely.
IMPORTANT:
Do not turn off the computer during the initial setup process. Allow the setup process
to complete to ensure that everything that is necessary to operate the computer is installed properly.
After the setup has been completed, reinstall any applications and restore any data that you backed
up.
If you need further assistance, call 1-800-474-6836 (1 800-HP Invent).
Installing a hard drive without an operating system
NOTE:
If your hard drive was shipped without an operating system installed, you will need to
reinstall it using the system recovery discs. To install the operating system, refer to the instructions
included with your system recovery discs or that are available from the support site
(
go/contactHP
).
IMPORTANT:
Do not turn off the computer during the initial setup process. Allow the system
recovery process to complete to ensure that everything that is necessary to operate the computer is
installed properly.
The system recovery process takes approximately three hours to complete. When the system
recovery is complete, the computer reboots and the Windows Setup screen displays. After the
operating system has been installed, reinstall any applications and restore any data that you backed
up.
If you need further assistance, call 1-800-474-6836 (1 800-HP Invent).
Memory module
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the equipment, unplug the power
cord and remove all batteries before installing a memory module.
CAUTION:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Before beginning
any procedure, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal
object.
NOTE:
To use a dual-channel configuration with a second memory module, be sure that both
memory modules are identical.
Description
Spare part number
4 GB (PC3, 12800, 1600 MHz)
641369-001
2 GB (PC3, 12800, 1600 MHz)
652972-001
Before removing a memory module, follow these steps:
38
Chapter 4
Removal and replacement procedures