HP Elitebook 840 G2 P0c57ut Aba 14 Notebook User Manual

applications if the hard drive becomes corrupted. HP Recovery Disc Creator can create two kinds of recovery 
DVDs:
●Windows 7 operating system DVD—Installs the operating system without additional drivers or 
applications.
●Driver Recovery DVD—Installs specific drivers and applications only, in the same way that the HP 
Software Setup utility installs drivers and applications.
Creating recovery media
NOTE:The Windows 7 operating system DVD can be created only once. Thereafter, the option to create that...

To create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore:NOTE:The backup process may take over an hour, depending on file size and the speed of the computer.
1.Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore.
2.Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your backup, create a system image (select models only), or 
create system repair media (select models only).
Performing a system recovery
In case of system failure or instability, the computer provides the following tools to recover your...

1.If possible, back up all personal files.
2.If possible, check for the presence of the Windows partition.
To check for the Windows partition, select Start > Computer.
NOTE:If the Windows partition is not listed, you must recover your operating system and programs 
using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the 
Driver Recovery media. For additional information, 
see 
Using Windows 7 operating system media on page 81.
3.If the Windows partition is listed, restart the computer, and then press f8 before...

To initiate recovery using a Windows 7 operating system DVD:NOTE:This process takes several minutes.
1.If possible, back up all personal files.
2.Restart the computer, and then insert the Windows 7 operating system DVD into the optical drive before 
the Windows operating system loads.
3.When prompted, press any keyboard key.
4.Follow the on-screen instructions.
5.Click Next.
6.Select Repair your computer.
7.Follow the on-screen instructions.
After the repair is completed:
1.Eject the Windows 7 operating...

12Computer Setup (BIOS), MultiBoot, and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
Using Computer Setup
Computer Setup, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Computer Setup 
includes settings for the types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the computer, and the amount of 
system and extended memory.
NOTE:Use extreme care when making changes in Computer Setup....

Use the arrow keys to select Main > Ignore Changes and Exit, and then press enter.
●To save your changes and exit Computer Setup menus:
Click the Save icon in the lower-right corner of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
– or –
Use the arrow keys to select Main > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter.
Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup
NOTE:Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode.
To return all...

Updating the BIOS
Updated versions of the BIOS may be available on the HP website.
Most BIOS updates on the HP website are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs.
Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing 
and troubleshooting the file.
Determining the BIOS version
To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on 
the computer, you need to know the version of the system BIOS...

1.Select Start > Computer.
2.Click your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:).
3.Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that contains the 
update.
4.Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe).
The BIOS installation begins.
5.Complete the installation by following the on-screen instructions.
NOTE:After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the...

4.To move the device up in the boot order, use a pointing device to click the up arrow, or press the + key.
– or –
To move the device down in the boot order, use a pointing device to click the down arrow, or press the - 
key.
5.To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of the 
screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
– or –
Use the arrow keys to select Main > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter.
Dynamically choosing a boot device using...

●To specify a boot device from the Express Boot menu, select your preference within the allotted time, 
and then press 
enter.
●To prevent the computer from defaulting to the current MultiBoot setting, press any key before the 
allotted time expires. The computer will not start until you select a boot device and press 
enter.
●To allow the computer to start according to the current MultiBoot settings, wait for the allotted time to 
expire.
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) (select models only)
HP...