HP Stream - 14-z010nr Using Setup Utility Bios, Starting Setup Utility Bios, Updating the Bios

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6 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 computer, and the amount of system and extended memory.

Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)

CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). Errors can prevent the computer from operating properly.

NOTE: If you have tablet with a detachable keyboard or keyboard dock, attach it before beginning these steps.

Turn on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f10.

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 the one currently installed on the computer, you need to know the version of the system BIOS that is installed.

BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be revealed by pressing fn+esc (if you are already in Windows) or by using Setup Utility (BIOS).

1.Start Setup Utility (BIOS) (see Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) on page 43).

2.Use the arrow keys to select Main, and then make note of your BIOS version. To exit Setup Utility (BIOS):

1.Use the arrow keys to select Exit, select Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter.

2.Select Yes.

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Contents HP Stream Notebook PC Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Determining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Product description Operating system Preinstalled Power requirementsServiceability End user replaceable parts Category DescriptionIllustrated parts catalog Illustrated parts catalog Computer major componentsComponent Power button board includes cableHeat sink Component Spare part number Power connector cableBase enclosure Display assembly subcomponents Sequential part number listing Miscellaneous partsSequential part number listing Cable 786043-FL1 788088-FL1 Service considerations Removal and replacement preliminary requirementsTools required Grounding guidelinesTypical electrostatic voltage levels Relative humidity Event Packaging and transporting guidelinesWorkstation guidelines Material Use Voltage protection level Computer feet Computer replacement proceduresPage For use in country or region Spare part number Purple finish Keyboard/top coverFor use in country or region Spare part number Remove the round rubber screw cover Keyboard/top cover Page Page Page TouchPad Power button board Wlan module USB board Rear speakers Component Spare part number Power connector cable 759919-001 Power connector cableBattery Front speakers System board Page Heat sink Display assembly Page Page Page Page Page Specifications Starting Setup Utility Bios Using Setup Utility BiosUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UefiCreating recovery media and backups select models only Backing up, restoring, and recoveringCreating HP Recovery media select models only Using Windows tools Restore and recover select models onlyWhat you need to know Recovering using HP Recovery Manager select models onlyUsing HP Recovery media to recover Requirements for all countries Power cord set requirementsRequirements for specific countries and regions Country/region Accredited agency Applicable note numberRequirements for specific countries and regions Recycling Index BiosServiceability Storage Video
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