Creating A Bootable Device - HP dc5100 - Microtower PC Service & Reference Manual

Desktop Management
8. Download a BIOS utility for replicating setup (repset.exe) and copy it onto the configuration
diskette or USB flash media device. To obtain this utility, go to
http://welcome.hp.com/support/files
9. On the configuration diskette or USB flash media device, create an autoexec.bat file
containing the following command:
repset.exe
10. Turn off the computer to be configured. Insert the configuration diskette or USB flash media
device and turn the computer on. The configuration utility will run automatically.
11. Restart the computer when the configuration is complete.

Creating a Bootable Device

Supported USB Flash Media Device
Supported devices, such as an HP Drive Key or a DiskOnKey, have a preinstalled image to
simplify the process of making them bootable. If the USB flash media device being used does not
have this image, use the procedure later in this section (see
Device" on page
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CAUTION: Not all computers can be booted from a USB flash media device. If the default boot order in
the Computer Setup (F10) Utility lists the USB device before the hard drive, the computer can be booted
from a USB flash media device. Otherwise, a bootable diskette must be used.
To create a bootable USB flash media device, you must have:
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One of the following systems:
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HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7100 series
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HP Compaq Business Desktop dx6100 series
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HP Compaq Business Desktop d530 Series - Ultra-Slim Desktop, Small Form Factor, or
Convertible Minitower
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Compaq Evo D510 Ultra-slim Desktop
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Compaq Evo D510 Convertible Minitower/Small Form Factor
Depending on the individual BIOS, future systems may also support booting to a USB flash
media device.
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CAUTION: If you are using a computer other than one named above, make sure the default boot order
in the Computer Setup (F10) Utility lists the USB device before the hard drive.
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One of the following storage modules:
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16MB HP Drive Key
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32MB HP Drive Key
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32MB DiskOnKey
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64MB HP Drive Key
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64MB DiskOnKey
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128MB HP Drive Key
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128MB DiskOnKey
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376220-001
and enter the model number of the computer.
"Unsupported USB Flash Media
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