Asus ES5100 - Manual (Page 32)

32 Chapter 2: Getting started
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2.6 Recovery CD (optional)
The ASUS PC Recovery CD assists you in reinstalling the OS and restoring it to its
original working state. Before using the recovery CD, copy your data files to a USB
flash disk or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration
settings such as network settings.
The ASUS PC Recovery CD is for ASUS Desktop PC only. DONOT use it on
other systems. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for any updates.
2�6�1 RecoveringaWindows ® XPOS
To recover a Windows XP OS:
1. Insert the first Recovery CD into the optical disk drive. Press <F8> when the
ASUS logo appears . Select the optical drive as the boot device.
2. Select Recoversystemtoapartition or RecoverysystemtoentireHD.
ClickNext.
3. A confirmation screen pops up. Click Next to confirm.
. Check Iaccept from the succeeding screen and click Next.
5. A list displays the contents you are going to recover. Click Yes to confirm.
The recovery process starts.
6. Insert the second Recovery CD, then click OK.
7. Insert the Support DVD, then click OK. The system restarts.
8. After the system reboots, the Windows XP will begin system configurations.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process, and then restarts
the system. Adjust the screen to a suitable display resolution.
2.5 Loading the initial OS default settings
If you want to load the initial default settings for your system, press <F3> during the
Power-On Self-Test (Post).
The availability of the ASUS PC Recovery CD depends on the desktop PC you
purchased. Check with your supplier for the exact offers.