HP 500 manual Updating the Bios, Determining the Bios version, Downloading a Bios update

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Updating the BIOS

Updated versions of the software provided with your Slate may be available on the HP Web site.

Most BIOS updates on the HP Web site 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 Slate, 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 displayed by opening BIOS Setup.

To display the BIOS information:

NOTE: An external keyboard may be connected to the USB port to perform these steps.

1.Open the Startup Menu by turning on or restarting the Slate, and then, while the hyphen is displayed in the upper-left corner of the screen, repeatedly pressing the Volume down button (-) on the Slate or f10 on an external keyboard.

2.Press the Volume down button (-) on the Slate, or use the arrow keys on an external keyboard, to advance to BIOS Setup, and then select it by pressing the Home button on the Slate or enter on an external keyboard.

3.If BIOS Setup does not open with the system information displayed, press the Home button and the Volume up button (+) on the Slate simultaneously, or use the arrow keys on an external keyboard, to select the Main menu.

When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other system information is displayed.

4.To exit BIOS Setup without saving your changes from the current session:

Press the Ctrl+alt+del (Security) button on the top edge of the Slate, or use the arrow keys on an external keyboard, to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes. Then press the Home button on the Slate or the enter key on an external keyboard.

Downloading a BIOS update

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the Slate or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the Slate is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the Slate 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 Slate by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet.

Do not shut down the Slate or initiate Sleep or Hibernation.

Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord.

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Contents HP Slate User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Using SD Card Reader cards Updating programs and drivers Viii Getting started Finding more information about your new Slate Dragging Using the touch screen, on-screen keyboard, and digital penTapping FlickingRotating ScrollingPinching Setting touch screen preferencesUsing the on-screen keyboard On-screen keyboard options Using the digital penPage Changing your Slates view DescriptionView Top-edge components Knowing the partsIdentifying the hardware Right-edge components Bottom-edge componentsOpening the label tray Buttons Left-edge componentsDisplay components Rear components Wireless antennasIdentifying the labels Additional hardware componentsPage Networking select models only Creating a wireless connectionIdentifying wireless and network icons Using operating system controlsSetting up a new Wlan Using a WlanConnecting to an existing Wlan Roaming to another network Protecting your WlanBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devicesIdentifying your multimedia components MultimediaMultimedia Audio Adjusting the volumeChecking audio functions on the Slate Tap Start All Programs Accessories Sound RecorderCameras Shutting down the Slate Power managementSetting power options Using power-saving statesInitiating and exiting Sleep Using power plans Using the power meterDisplaying the remaining battery charge Using battery powerSetting password protection on wakeup Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeConnecting the AC adapter Using external AC powerConserving battery power Page Docking the Slate to the HP Slate Dock Inserting a digital card Using SD Card Reader cardsExternal cards and devices Removing a digital card Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Removing a USB device Handling optional external hard drives Identifying installed drivesDrives Using optional external devices Using optional external drivesProtecting your Slate SecurityUsing passwords Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Updating software Updating programs and drivers Changing the language of Bios Setup Bios SetupStarting Bios Setup Using Bios SetupDisplaying system information Navigating and selecting in Bios SetupExiting Bios Setup Restoring factory settings in Bios SetupDownloading a Bios update Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Main menu Bios Setup MenuSystem Configuration menu Diagnostics menuIndex
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