3-28 Configuring the SystemNEC OS Restore CDUse the NEC OS Restore CD to restore your system to its original factorystate if a problem occurs that causes data loss or corruption. The NEC OSRestore CD provides options for a full system restore with factory-installed software or for a restore with only the operating system anddrivers. A full restore loads all the factory-installed software.If you select to restore only the operating system and drivers, you can usethe NEC Application and Driver CD to select the software you want toload on your system. See the previous section, “NEC Application andDriver CD,” for information on using the Application and Driver CD.Before starting, we recommend that you first contact NECC for assistance(see Chapter 6 for contact information).Use the following steps to perform the OS Restore with the bootableMaster Restore diskette and the OS Restore CD.The NEC OS Restore program deletes all thedata on your hard drive. If possible, back up your data before performingan OS restore.1. If possible, back up all your critical data files onto storage media(such as diskettes, Zip disks, or CD-RW discs) or to an externalstorage device such as a server hard drive.2. Remove any diskette or CD-ROM disc from your system.3. Power down your system. Insert the bootable Master Restore disketteinto the diskette drive and the NEC OS Restore CD into theCD-ROM drive. Power on the system.The system boots and the NEC Computers Inc. Restore screenappears.4. At the Restore screen, click Y to continue (or N to exit the program).A warning screen appears, with a prompt that continuing the restorewill destroy all data on your primary drive.
