User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Locating HP resources
- Computer features
- Setting up the computer
- Backing up, restoring, and recovering
- Setting up Linux
- Updating the computer
- Maintenance, diagnostics, and minor troubleshooting
- Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics
- Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows (select products only)
- Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI
- Using Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings (select products only)
- Computer operating guidelines, routine care, and shipping preparation
- Electrostatic discharge
- Accessibility
- Index
Updating the computer6
HP is constantly working to improve your total computer experience. To ensure that the computer uses the
latest enhancements, HP recommends that you install the latest BIOS, driver, and software updates on a
regular basis.
After successfully starting the computer for the rst time, follow these guidelines to be sure that the
computer is up to date:
● Be sure that you have the latest system BIOS version loaded. See Updating the BIOS on page 21.
● Be sure that you have the latest drivers for your system. See Upgrading device drivers on page 22.
● Become familiar with your available HP resources. See Online support on page 26.
● Consider a subscription to Driver Alerts at https://h41369.www4.hp.com/alerts-signup.php.
Updating the BIOS
For optimum performance, determine the BIOS version on the computer, and upgrade it if necessary.
Determining the current BIOS version
This section describes how to determine the current BIOS version.
To determine the current BIOS version:
1. Press esc during startup.
2. Press f10 to enter Computer Setup (F10).
3. Select Main, and then select System Information. Note the Computer System BIOS version.
NOTE: For procedures for upgrading the BIOS as well as the Computer Setup (F10) BIOS Menu settings, see
the Maintenance and Service Guide at http://www.hp.com/support. Follow the instructions to nd your
product, and then select Manuals.
Upgrading the BIOS
Follow these instructions to nd and download the latest available BIOS version, which includes the latest
enhancements.
1. Go to http://www.hp.com/support and select your product.
2. Select Software and Drivers and follow the instructions to locate the latest BIOS version available for the
computer.
3. Compare the BIOS version on your computer to the BIOS versions on the website (see Determining the
current BIOS version on page 21). If the BIOS version on the website is the same as the version on your
system, no further action is required.
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