Performing A Full Recovery - HP x4000 Getting Started Manual

Troubleshooting
HP Recovery CD-ROM
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NOTE If you have a model with Windows NT 4.0, it will not install with 4GB of
memory. You must remove 4 RIMMS from slot pairs 3 and 4 (see the
memory loading label on the chassis cover). After Windows NT 4.0 is
loaded, you can re-install this memory

Performing A Full Recovery

Depending on the hardware configuration, a full system recovery should
take from 30 minutes to 2 hours.
WARNING
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.
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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.
Ensure that you have the Certificate of Authenticity from Microsoft
available. (This is a label on the cover of your workstation).
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 key and select the CD-ROM to boot first.
F8
5. The computer will boot from the CD-ROM and display a DOS-style
menu. Make the appropriate selection from the menu to recover your
HP workstation to its original state as delivered by HP.
6. Removed the Recovery CD from the drive, when prompted.
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