Table of contents
Getting started ................................................................................................................................................. 1
Activating and customizing the software .............................................................................................................. 1
Activating the Windows Operating System ......................................................................................... 1
Downloading Windows updates .......................................................................................................... 1
Customizing the monitor display ........................................................................................................ 1
Turning o the computer ....................................................................................................................................... 2
Finding more information ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Important BIOS settings ........................................................................................................................................ 2
If you encounter issues .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Performing basic troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 3
Visual inspection: No boot, no power, no video ................................................................ 3
Blink or beep codes: Interpreting POST diagnostic rear panel LEDs and
audible codes .................................................................................................................... 4
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows ................................................................... 4
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows ...................................................... 4
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI .......................................................................... 5
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device ............... 5
Before you call for support ............................................................................................... 6
Backing up, restoring, and recovering in Windows 10 ..................................................... 7
Creating recovery media and backups ........................................................... 7
Using Windows tools ...................................................................................... 7
Restore and recovery ...................................................................................... 7
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