User Guide

6. Select Troubleshoot.
7. Select Reset.
8. Follow the on-screen instructions to continue.
Recovery using the Windows 8 recovery USB ash drive
CAUTION: Using F11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All les that you
have created and any software that you have installed on the workstation are permanently removed. The F11
recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and the HP programs and drivers that were installed at the
factory. You must reinstall all other software.
To recover your system using the recovery USB ash drive you previously created:
NOTE: If you did not create a recovery USB ash drive or the one you created does not work, see Recovery
using Windows 8 restore media on page 32.
1. If possible, back up all personal les.
2. Insert the recovery USB ash drive into a USB port on your workstation.
3. Restart the workstation and as soon as you see the HP logo screen, press F9 to display a list of boot
devices. Use the arrow keys to select your USB ash drive from the UEFI Boot Sources list. Press enter.
4. Choose your keyboard layout.
5. Select Troubleshoot.
6. Select Refresh your PC.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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