HP 8530p Installing Windows 7 on HP Compaq and EliteBook Notebook PCs - Page 3

IMPORTANT This process will delete all files on the target system. WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT BACK UP YOUR DATA BEFORE PROCEEDING, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL BE LOST. BEFORE YOU PROCEED, you must back up all personal data (files, pictures, etc.) prior to installing Microsoft Windows 7. Prerequisites You will need the following before installing Windows 7: • An applicable system • Microsoft Windows 7 Beta DVD • Internet access IMPORTANT This document does not provide a license to create and/or distribute an operating system image. This document is intended to be a technical resource for those who have the proper license to evaluate the Windows 7 operating system. The operating system license shipped with HP PCs does not grant re-imaging and deployment rights. Before using the document to deploy an image, please contact your Microsoft licensing representative to obtain the proper license agreements. HP cannot be held liable if a customer uses this document to create or deploy an image that violates Microsoft license agreements. Installing the operating system and drivers This section provides guidelines for users who perform a clean installation of Microsoft Windows 7. IMPORTANT Upgrade the system ROM before beginning OS installation. Installing the operating system Perform the following steps when installing Windows 7 Beta 1. Change the boot order in F10 Setup to make the optical drive the first boot device. 2. Insert the OS DVD and power on the system. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions for operating system installation. a. Select Custom Installation when prompted Formatted: Bullets and Numbering