Using HP Recovery Disc operating system discs
CAUTION: Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD completely erases hard drive contents and
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 DVD and Driver
DVD.
To order a Windows 7 operating system DVD and Driver DVD, 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
http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-contact-us.html. You can also order the DVDs by calling
support.
To initiate recovery using a Windows 7 operating system DVD:
NOTE: This recovery process takes several minutes.
1. Backup all personal files.
2. Restart the workstation, and then insert the Windows 7 operating system DVD into the optical
drive.
NOTE: If the workstation does not boot to the DVD, restart the workstation and press Esc as
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 where the recovery DVD is
inserted to boot from that device. Booting the DVD 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.
After the operating system installation has completed:
1. Eject the Windows 7 operating system DVD, and insert the Driver DVD once the system is
booted into the OS for the first time.
NOTE: The Driver DVD will load prerequisite software, and then allow you to load drivers.
2. Install the Hardware Enabling Drivers. HP recommends installing all available drivers.
3. You can download applications that came with the workstation at
http://www.hp.com.
NOTE: For more information on using the restore media, refer to the white paper “Restoring
Windows 7 on the HP Z420, Z620 and Z820: Using HP OS DVD and Driver DVD.” This white paper
can be found on
http://www.hp.com/support.
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