Install new internal HDD

My HDD failed and I need to install a new one -- any recommendations? After installation is there anyting I need to be concerend with -- I heard there was an issue with auto-regulating the fan speed when aftermarket drives are installed. Lastly, after installation how does the computer know to boot...where is the bios located so that I can tell it to look for my time capsul to reinstall OS X, etc?
Thanks

You have got a Mid 2011 iMac, so you need a 3'5" HDD. You can buy the one you want to. Have a look at OWC > http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/hard-drives/3.5-SerialATA/
After installing it, your iMac has got OS X Recovery, so hold Command, Option (Alt) and R keys while your Mac is starting up, open Disk Utility and format the hard drive > http://pondini.org/OSX/DU1.html Then, close it, select the option to restore a Time Machine backup and follow the steps.
Macs have not got BIOS. Instead, they have got EFI, and you do not need to do anything with that

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