HP 1000 G2 manual Updating the Bios, Determining the Bios version

Page 50

To return all settings in Computer Setup to the values that were set at the factory, follow these steps:

1.Shut down the tablet.

2.To power on the tablet, press the Power button and Volume down button simultaneously. The Startup menu is displayed.

3.Press f10 to enter Computer Setup.

4.Select Main, and then tap Restore Defaults.

5.Follow the on-screen instructions.

6.To save your changes and exit, select Save Changes and Exit, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.

NOTE: Your password settings and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings.

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.

To display BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS), see Using Computer Setup on page 41.

1.Shut down the tablet.

2.To power on the tablet, press the Power button and Volume down button simultaneously. The Startup menu is displayed.

3.Press f10 to enter Computer Setup.

4.Select Main, and then select System Information.

5.Follow the on-screen instructions.

6.To exit Computer Setup menus without saving your changes, select Main, select Ignore Changes and Exit, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

42 Chapter 11 Computer Setup and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)

Image 50
Contents User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Multimedia Contacting support Vii Input power Operating environment Welcome Finding information Resources For information aboutTap Warranty and services Getting to know your tablet FrontFront Rear Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices . To access TopLocating system information Changing your tablets settingsBottom Changing your tablets viewLocating hardware Updating the software installed on the tabletFinding your hardware and software information Locating softwarePage Using the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Using an Internet service providerSetting up a Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Protecting your WlanUsing HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting and removing a SIMPage Using Bluetooth wireless devices One-finger slide Navigating using touch gesturesUsing touch screen gestures Tapping ScrollingFinger pinch zoom Finger clickRight-edge swipe Rotating select models onlyEdge swipes Left-edge swipe Top-edge swipeUsing the on-screen keyboard Using the digital pen select models onlyPage Multimedia Adjusting the volumeConnecting headphones AudioWebcam Tap Hardware and Sound, and then tap SoundUsing power-saving states Power managementSetting power options Shutting down the tabletSetting password protection on wakeup Using battery powerUsing the power meter and power settings Factory-sealed batteryDisplaying the remaining battery charge Finding additional battery informationUsing Battery Check Maximizing battery discharge timeUsing external AC power Conserving battery powerPage Inserting a memory card Using memory card readersExternal cards and devices Removing a memory cardPage Protecting the tablet Using passwordsSecurity Setting passwords in Windows Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Setting passwords in Computer SetupInstalling critical security updates Using HP Client SecurityCleaning products MaintenanceCleaning your tablet Cleaning proceduresUpdating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Using the Windows recovery tools Backup and recoveryPerforming a system recovery Backing up your informationUsing f11 recovery tools Changing the boot device orderUsing Windows Refresh or Windows Reset Starting Computer Setup Computer Setup and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UefiUsing Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer SetupUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UefiSelect System Diagnostics Support Contacting supportOperating environment SpecificationsInput power Traveling with the tablet Electrostatic discharge Bios IndexVolume
Related manuals
Manual 2 pages 30.9 Kb