The HP Smart Install as I understand it, is from the HP CD
the drive now that the computer is attempting to boot from is the USB connected CD drive
HOWEVER you say you have never connected one, so I am a little puzzled as to this comment here
When the tablet first posts try pressing F12 and if that gets you into boot options, ensure the hard drive is what you are trying to boot from
the drive now that the computer is attempting to boot from is the USB connected CD drive
HOWEVER you say you have never connected one, so I am a little puzzled as to this comment here
as there is NO CD to eject is there AND one was never connected was it.?
When the tablet first posts try pressing F12 and if that gets you into boot options, ensure the hard drive is what you are trying to boot from