HP (Hewlett-Packard) 8470p C7A68UT Laptop User Manual


 
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................ 129
Downloading a BIOS update .......................................................... 130
Using Advanced System Diagnostics .............................................................................. 131
Windows 7 ........................................................................................................................................ 132
Starting Computer Setup ................................................................................................. 132
Using Computer Setup .................................................................................................... 132
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup .................................................. 132
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ................................................. 133
Updating the BIOS ........................................................................................................... 134
Determining the BIOS version ......................................................................... 134
Downloading a BIOS update ........................................................................... 134
Using Advanced System Diagnostics .............................................................................. 135
SuSE Linux (SLED) .......................................................................................................................... 136
Starting Computer Setup ................................................................................................. 136
Using Computer Setup .................................................................................................... 136
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup .................................................. 136
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ................................................. 137
Updating the BIOS ........................................................................................................... 137
Determining the BIOS version ......................................................................... 138
Downloading a BIOS update ........................................................................... 138
Using Advanced System Diagnostics .............................................................................. 139
6 Specifications .............................................................................................................................................. 140
Computer specifications ................................................................................................................... 140
14.0-inch WGA display specifications .............................................................................................. 142
Hard drive specifications .................................................................................................................. 143
7 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................. 144
Windows 8 ........................................................................................................................................ 144
Backing up your information ............................................................................................ 144
Performing a system recovery ......................................................................................... 145
Using the Windows recovery tools .................................................................. 145
Using f11 recovery tools .................................................................................. 146
Using Windows 8 operating system media (purchased separately) ............... 147
Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery ..................................... 147
Remove everything and reinstall Windows ..................................................... 148
Using HP Software Setup ............................................................................... 148
Windows 7 ........................................................................................................................................ 148
Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator ............................................... 150
Creating recovery media ................................................................................. 150
Backing up your information ............................................................................................ 150
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