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66 Software Downgrading to Windows XP You will have the possibility of resetting the operating system if you however want to operate your notebook with Windows XP for some reasons. The notebook is supplied with all the necessary XP drivers. Please pay attention to the following in the case of a downgrade to Windows XP: • All the data on your notebook will be deleted during the installation. Secure your data on external media in order to avoid any loss of data. • A downgrade will only be possible with a Windows XP Service Pack 3 licence. • All device drivers will have to be reinstalled after the installation of the XP version. You will find them on the Application and support disk supplied with the notebook, under ‘Drivers’ and ‘Tools’ on the second partition. • An external disk drive and a disk will be necessary for the installation of the driver for the hard drive. These are not in the scope of delivery but they can be bought in specialist shops. • You will find the necessary installation files that will have to be copied to the disk on the second partition under Driver => WinXP in the Floppy_Inf Directory. Insert your disk (not contained in the scope of delivery) and restart the notebook, for the installation of the Windows XP Service Pack 3. Then, follow the instructions on the screen. General information: Limited support of OEM drivers with [F6] in during the installation of Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 Handling of problems in the case of ‘Stop 0x0000007B’ errors in Windows XP Limitation to particular USB floppy drives: A connected USB disk drive will not function if you press [F6] during the Windows XP installation, in order to install mass memory drivers. A possible problem during an installation with F6 drivers: You will not be able to add device or HAL drivers in the Text Mode phase of the Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP Set-up program after you have pressed F6 and then S, in order to enter control drivers. Appendix AidComponentsHandling Safety 67 Software The BIOS Set-up-Program In BIOS setup (Basic Configuration) there are a number of configurable parameter settings available for your notebook. For example, you can change the operating mode of the interfaces, security features or power management. Warning! The notebook is factory pre-set to guarantee optimum operation. Only modify the parameters if necessary and if you are familiar with the configuration options. Running the BIOS Set-up You can only run the BIOS configuration program at system start-up. If the notebook has already started, power it down and then up again. Press the F2 function key in order to start the BIOS-SET-UP. 68 Software Chapter 4 First Aid Subject Page FAQ .................................................................................... 71 Data and System Security ................................................... 72 System Recovery ................................................................. 75 Troubleshooting ................................................................. 77 Maintenance ....................................................................... 80 Appendix Aid Components Handling Safety 70 Software FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions Do I still have to install the enclosed discs? No. Basically all programs are already preinstalled. The discs are only intended as backup copies. What is the Windows activation? Your operating instructions include a chapter about this subject. When do I have to activate Windows? Your software has been preactivated in the factory. An activation will only be required, if ... ... several components are replaced by others. ... your installed a new motherboard. ... a different BIOS version has been installed. ... you install the software to another computer. How do I perform a data backup? Make a backup and a retrospective backup of selected data on external media (CD-R), in order to become familiar with the technology. A backup is unusable if you are not in a position to recreate the data, the medium (CD-R) is defective or is no longer available. When is the recovery of the factory setting recommended? This method should be chosen as the last resort. Read chapter “System Restore” concerning the possible alternatives. Why is the boot partition missing when booting from the support/ application disc? The first partition is formatted with the file system NTFS. Compared to FAT32 this file system offers more security and a more efficient access. However, NTFS partitions can only be read from operating systems supporting this. This is not the case in the aforementioned disc. Appendix Aid Components Handling Safety 71 FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions Data and System Security The programs described below are part of your Windows operating system. You will have additional information on these programs in the Windows Help fil...