HP Compaq 6530b User Manual

Performing a recovery
In case of system failure, use the f11 recovery tool to recover your original hard drive image. The image
includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed at the factory.
NOTE: Windows Vista provides additional recovery tools through the operating system. For additional
information, go to Help and Support.
NOTE: If you are unable to boot (start up) your computer, you must purchase a Windows Vista
operating system DVD to reboot the computer and repair the operating system. For additional
information, refer to the “Recovering information using a Windows Vista operating system DVD
(purchased separately)” section in this guide.
Recovering the hard drive using f11
CAUTION: Using f11 will completely erase hard drive contents and reformat the hard drive. All files
you have created and any software installed on the computer will be permanently removed. The f11
recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the
factory. Software not installed at the factory must be reinstalled.
To recover the original hard drive image, follow these steps:
1. If possible, back up all personal files.
2. If possible, check for the presence of the HP Recovery partition. To find the partition, select Start
> Computer.
NOTE: If the HP Recovery partition has been deleted, you will need to recover your operating
system and programs using the Windows Vista operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery
disc (purchased separately). For additional information, refer to the “Recovering information using
a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately)” section in this guide.
3. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu”
message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
4. Press f11 while the “Press for recovery” message is displayed on the screen.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Performing a recovery 145

HP Compaq 6530b Specifications

General

HDD speed	7200 RPM
HDD interface	-
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes
Total storage capacity	160 GB
Number of HDDs installed	1
Bus type	FSB
Stepping	R0
Tjunction	105 °C
Processor cache	3 MB
Processor cores	2
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor series	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Processor socket	Socket 479
Processor codename	Penryn
Processing Die size	107 mm²
Processor frequency	2.53 GHz
Processor cache type	L2
Processor lithography	45 nm
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Motherboard southbridge	Intel ICH9M
Processor front side bus	1066 MHz
Processor operating modes	64-bit
ECC supported by processor	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	25 W
Processor core voltage (AC)	1.00 - 1.250 V
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	9.5
Number of Processing Die Transistors	410 M
Operating system installed	Windows Vista Business
Operating system architecture	32-bit
Display diagonal	14.1 \
Display resolution	- pixels
Motherboard chipset	Intel GE45 Express
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM
Internal memory	2 GB
Memory clock speed	800 MHz
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	- GB
Memory layout (slots x size)	1 x 2 GB
Type	PC
Power supply type	AC/DC
Wireless technology	Wi-Fi
Compatible operating systems	Windows Vista
Compliance industry standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Audio system	HD
Pointing device	Touchpad + Scroll zone
Bluetooth version	2.0+EDR
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet
TV-out type	S-Video
Charging port type	DC-in jack
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
AC adapter power	55 W
Number of battery cells	6
Product color	Black
Country of origin	China
Discrete graphics card model	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Processor code	SLGFE
Processor ARK ID	37006
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	242.8 mm
Width	334.8 mm
Weight	2410 g
Height (front)	32.6 mm