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Performing a Full Recovery
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WARNING Troubleshooting Your Workstation HP Recovery CD-ROM checklist for each type of function. You will need the Administrator password to make any changes to the Setup program.Make a note of any changes. • The Workstation model must match the Recovery CD-ROM (the CD-ROM is locked to a specific Workstation model). • Backup all data files and, if necessary, software applications. • Upgrading to the latest BIOS version before performing a recovery is recommended. • Setup program settings: Clear any BIOS-level passwords. In the Security menu, set all Hardware Protection items to "Enabled" or "Unlocked" (if applicable). Check also that Booting from the CD-ROM is enabled; in the Boot menu, the CD-ROM drive is configured to boot before the hard disk drive in the Boot Device Priority List. Performing a Full Recovery Depending on the hardware configuration, a full system recovery should take from 30 minutes to 2 hours. Remember, this procedure will erase everything from the hard disk drive (primary partition, if defined). Ensure that all data files and software applications have been saved. 1. Shutdown the operating system and switch off your Workstation. 2. Remove any non-standard components that were added after you received the Workstation to restore it to its original factory configuration. 3. Insert the recovery CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive and start the Workstation. 4. Press the F8 key and select the CD-ROM to boot first. 5. The computer will boot from the CD-ROM and display a DOS-style menu. Select option 1 from the menu to recover your HP Workstation to its original state as delivered by HP. In some cases, you might have to go through the menu item Partitioning & Formatting. In this case, there are two options: Chapter 2 47
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