Using Hp Recovery Operating System Media - HP Z2 Mini G3 User Manual

Using HP Recovery operating system media

CAUTION:
reformats the hard drive. All files that you have created and any software that you have installed on the
workstation are permanently removed. When reformatting is complete, the recovery process helps you
restore the operating system, as well as the original drivers. Software that came with the system can be
downloaded at http://www.hp.com.
Use the steps provided in this section if you ordered a Windows 7 operating system and Driver USB flash drive.
To order a Windows 7 operating system and Driver USB flash drive, go to the HP website. For U.S. support, go
to http://www.hp.com/cgi-bin/hpsupport/index.pl. For worldwide support, go to
contact-hp/ww-contact-us.html. You can also order the recovery USB flash drive by calling support.
To initiate recovery using a Windows 7 operating system and driver USB flash drive:
NOTE: This recovery process takes several minutes.
1. Back up all personal files.
2. Restart the workstation, and then insert the Windows 7 operating system and driver USB flash drive into
a USB port.
NOTE:
the workstation is powering on to see the startup menu. Use the arrow keys to select the boot menu and
press Enter. Use the arrow keys to select the location of the USB flash drive to boot from that device.
Booting the USB flash drive from UEFI Boot sources will result in a GPT boot partition. Booting from
Legacy Boot sources will result in an MBR boot partition.
3. When prompted, press any keyboard key.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE:
5. Install the Hardware Enabling Drivers. HP recommends installing all available drivers.
6. You can download applications that came with the workstation at http://www.hp.com.
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Using a Windows 7 operating system USB flash drive completely erases hard drive contents and
If the workstation does not boot to the USB flash drive, restart the workstation and press
After the operating system installation has completed, you will be allowed to load drivers.
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