User's Manual

9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS)
Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output
devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Setup Utility (BIOS)
includes settings for the types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the tablet, and the amount of
system and extended memory.
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)
To start Setup Utility (BIOS), turn on or restart the tablet, quickly press the volume down button, and then
press the power button.
NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). Errors can prevent the tablet from
operating properly.
Updating the BIOS
Updated versions of the BIOS may be available on the HP website.
Most BIOS updates on the HP website are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs.
Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing
and troubleshooting the file.
Determining the BIOS version
To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on
the tablet, you need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed.
BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be revealed by using Setup Utility
(BIOS).
1. Start Setup Utility (BIOS) (see
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) on page 35.
2. Select Main.
3. To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving your changes, tap Exit, tap Exit Discarding Changes, and
then tap enter.
4. Tap Yes.
Downloading a BIOS update
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the tablet or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a
BIOS update only when the tablet is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not
download or install a BIOS update while the tablet is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking
device, or connected to an optional power source. During the download and installation, follow these
instructions:
Do not disconnect power from the tablet by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet.
Do not shut down the tablet or initiate Sleep.
Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord.
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