Determining the BIOS version
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100
Downloading a BIOS update
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100
Using Advanced System Diagnostics
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101
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Specifications
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102
Computer specifications
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102
15.6 inch (39.80 cm) display specifications
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103
Hard drive specifications
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103
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Windows 7 - Backing up, restoring, and recovering
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105
Creating backups
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105
Creating recovery media to recover the original system
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105
What you need to know
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105
Creating the recovery media
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106
Creating system restore points
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106
What you need to know
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106
Creating a system restore point
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106
Backing up system and personal information
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106
Tips for a successful backup
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107
What you need to know
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107
Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore
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107
Restore and recovery
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108
Restoring to a previous system restore point
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108
Restoring specific files
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108
Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore
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108
Recovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager
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108
What you need to know
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108
Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only)
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109
Recovering using the recovery media
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109
Changing the computer boot order
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110
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Ubuntu Linux – Backing up, restoring, and recovering
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111
Performing a system recovery
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111
Creating the restore DVDs
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111
Creating a restore image on a USB device
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111
Performing recovery using the restore media
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112
Backing up your information
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112
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Power cord set requirements
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114
Requirements for all countries
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114
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