HP tm2t-1100 manual Updating the Bios, Determining the Bios version, Downloading a Bios update

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Updating the BIOS

Updated versions of the BIOS 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 computer, 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 pressing fn+esc (if you are already in Windows) or by opening Setup Utility.

To use Setup Utility for displaying BIOS information:

1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10.

2.If Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu.

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

3.To exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter.

Downloading a BIOS update

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

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

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

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Contents HP TouchSmart User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Multimedia Pointing devices, touch screen, and keyboardPower management Drives External devicesMemory modules SecurityBackup and recovery Setup Utility BiosAppendix a Product information 115 Features Identifying the installed hardware and software Identifying hardwareIdentifying software Components Top componentsTouchPad Component Description LightsKeys Front componentsRight-side components Left-side components Display components Component Description Rear componentsBottom components Networking Using Internet Services & Offers Using ISP-provided iconsChoosing an ISP Using the Windows Connect to the Internet Wizard Creating a wireless connection Identifying wireless icons and controlsIdentifying wireless and network status icons Using Wireless Assistant software Using the wireless key and buttonUsing operating system controls Connecting to a WlanSetting up a wireless network Connecting to an existing wireless networkPurchase high-speed Internet service Purchase and install a wireless routerConfigure the computer to connect to the wireless network Roaming to another network Protecting your WlanInserting a SIM Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyRemoving a SIM Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devicesConnecting to a wired network Pointing devices, touch screen, and keyboard Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the TouchPad Turning the TouchPad on and offScrolling Using TouchPad gesturesRotating Pinching/ZoomingPointing devices, touch screen, and keyboard Identifying the pen components Using the digitizer penHolding the pen Storing the penRotating the display Using the touch screenUsing touch screen gestures Using the rotate buttonTapping or clicking Flicking DraggingScrolling Pinching RotatingSetting touch screen preferences Icon Action Description Using the action keysPrt sc Hotkey Description Using the hotkeysMultimedia Multimedia features Using the media activity keys Using HP TouchSmart software or HP MediaSmart software Using multimedia softwareMultimedia software Installing multimedia software from a disc Adjusting the volume Connecting external audio devicesAudio Page Webcam Adjusting webcam properties Using the external monitor port Connecting an Hdmi deviceVideo Configuring audio for Hdmi Power management Click Shut down Shutting down the computerUsing power-saving states Setting power devicesInitiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting HibernationUsing the battery meter Conserving powerSetting password protection on wakeup Using power plansViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power planUsing battery power Finding battery information in Help and SupportUsing Battery Check Removing or inserting the battery Displaying the remaining battery chargeCharging a battery Maximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsIdentifying low battery levels Calibrating a battery Storing a batteryResolving a low battery level Replacing the battery Disposing of a used batterySwitching between graphics modes select models only Connecting AC power Using external AC powerTesting an AC adapter External devices Inserting a digital card Using Digital Media Slot cardsRemoving a digital card Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceRemoving a USB device Page Drives Handling drives Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupImproving hard drive performance Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Managing power with a parked hard driveIdentifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Replacing a hard drive Page Page Page Connecting optional external drives Using external drivesUsing an external optical drive select models only Removing an optical disc when the disc tray will not openPage Select the Sharing tab Advanced Sharing Sharing an optical driveMemory modules Adding or replacing memory modules Page Page Security Protecting the computer Computer risk Security featureUsing passwords Setting passwords in WindowsSetting passwords in Setup Utility Managing an administrator password Administrator passwordEntering an administrator password Power-on passwordManaging a power-on password Entering a power-on passwordUsing antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical security updates Installing an optional security cable Registering fingerprints Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyUsing your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs Backing up your information Using Windows Backup and RestoreWhen to create restore points Using system restore pointsCreate a system restore point Restore to a previous date and timeRecovering from the recovery discs Performing a recoverySetup Utility Bios Starting Setup Utility Using Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Restoring default settings in Setup Utility Exiting Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Page System Configuration menu Setup Utility menusMain menu Security menuDiagnostics menu Updating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Page Product information Input power Operating environment Traveling with the computer Cleaning the display Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardRoutine care Labels USB IndexJacks HdmiHdmi USB
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