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Copying a setup configuration to another computer
This section provides information about replicating the computer setup.
CAUTION: Setup configuration is model-specific. File system corruption can result if source and
target computers are not the same model.
To copy a setup configuration:
1. Select a setup configuration to copy, and then restart the computer.
2. As soon as the computer powers on, press and hold F10 until you enter the Computer Setup (F10)
Utility. If necessary, press Enter to bypass the title screen.
NOTE: If you do not press F10 at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer, and then
press and hold F10 again to access the utility.
If you are using a PS/2 keyboard, you might see a keyboard error message. Disregard it.
3. Select File > Replicated Setup > Save to Removable Storage Device. Follow the
instructions on the screen to create the configuration file cpqsetup.txt and write it to a USB storage
device.
4. Power off the computer you are configuring and insert the removeable USB media device
containing the configuration file.
5. Power on the computer you are configuring.
6. Press and hold the F10 key until you enter the Computer Setup (F10) Utility. If necessary, press
Enter to bypass the title screen.
7. Select File > Replicated Setup > Restore from Removable Storage Device, and then
follow the instructions on the screen.
8. Restart the computer when the configuration is complete.
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