HP XT Ultrabook 15t-4000 manual Using Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics, Updating the Bios

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5Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics

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)

To start Setup Utility (BIOS), turn on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f10.

Information about how to navigate in Setup Utility (BIOS) is located at the bottom of the screen.

NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). Errors can prevent the computer 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 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 using Setup Utility (BIOS).

1.Start Setup Utility (BIOS).

2.Use the arrow keys to select Main.

3.To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving your changes, use the arrow keys to select Exit, select Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter.

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Contents HP SpectreXT TouchSmart First Edition November Document Part Number Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Specifications Power cord set requirements Viii Product description Solid-state drive WirelessCategory Description Hard drive Audio and videoCategory Description External media cards Power requirementsServiceability End user replaceable part AC adapter PortsComponent Description External component identificationDisplay CyberLink YouCamButtons, speakers, and antennas If the computer has stopped responding and MicrosoftKeys Component Description Speakers Produce soundLights TouchPad Left side Right side Computer, and then select User guides Bottom Illustrated parts catalog Service tag Description FunctionComputer major components Top cover Power button board includes cableComponent Spare part number TouchPad LED board includes cableChina and Russia Memory shield RJ-45 jack coverIntel Centrino Advanced-N 6235 Combo Adapter Display assembly subcomponents Illustrated parts catalog Mass storage device Miscellaneous partsScrew Kit Sequential part number listingSpare part number Description Sequential part number listing China and Russia includes replacement thermal material Replacement thermal material Includes replacement thermal material Service considerations Removal and replacement proceduresPreliminary replacement requirements Tools requiredGrounding guidelines Drive handlingPreliminary replacement requirements Packaging and transporting guidelines Equipment guidelines Material Use Voltage protection levelComponent replacement procedures Service tagBottom cover Description Spare part number Bottom cover 671731-001Page Battery RTC battery Wlan module Page Fan Description Spare part number Fan includes cable 700803-001Solid-state drive Power button board Page Hard drive Page Display assembly subcomponents Page Page Page Page Page Page TouchPad Page Front speakers Page TouchPad LED board Power connector cable Page Multimedia board Update Bios before adding memory modules Memory modulePage System board Memory module and shield see Memory module on Page Heat sink Page RJ-45 jack cover Page Keyboard For use in country/region Spare part NumberPage Rear speakers Wlan antenna Page Updating the Bios Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Using System Diagnostics Specifications Computer specificationsInch SGA display specifications Hard drive specifications Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backupsCreating HP Recovery media See Creating HP Recovery media onRestore and recovery Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Help and SupportRemove everything and reinstall Windows Recovering using HP Recovery ManagerWhat you need to know Removing the HP Recovery partition Using HP Recovery media to recoverPower cord set requirements Requirements for all countriesRequirements for specific countries and regions Country/region Accredited agency Applicable note numberRecycling Index Jacks TouchPad button
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