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5Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)

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 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 80).

2.Use the arrow keys to select Main.

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Contents HP Split 13 x2 PC Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Using Setup Utility Bios and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi Power cord set requirements Viii Product description Wireless Category Description Audio and videoEthernet SensorsPower requirements Operating system PreinstalledServiceability End user replaceable part AC Adapter Category Description Ports TabletExternal component identification Finding your hardware and software informationLocating hardware Locating softwareDisplay components TabletComponent Description External component identification Settings , and then select Power options Edge componentsMy computer, and then select User guides Docking connector Connects the tablet to the keyboard base Keyboard baseTop Latch to the leftKeys Fn keyLights Component Description TouchPad zone TouchPadItems on the screen Left side My computer , and then select User guidesRight side Service tag Illustrated parts catalogComponent Spare part number Display assembly Tablet major componentsVolume button board Power button boardComponent Spare part number Proximity sensor moduleNFC module antenna not illustrated Docking connector board Audio/power connector boardCard reader board Vibrator module includes cableKeyboard base major components Power connector board TouchPadIllustrated parts catalog Cable Kit Component Spare part number Cable Kit, includes 736883-001Mass storage devices Miscellaneous parts Sequential part number listing Spare part number DescriptionSequential part number listing G100 through g199 Sequential part number listing Numbers g200 through g299 and g100 through g199 Power connector, Hdmi port, and USB port Includes keyboard cable and TouchPad Removal and replacement preliminary requirements Service considerationsTools required Plastic partsCables and connectors Drive handlingGrounding guidelines Electrostatic discharge damagePackaging and transporting guidelines Workstation guidelinesEquipment guidelines Material Use Voltage protection levelRemoval and replacement procedures Tablet component replacement proceduresBack cover Description Spare part numberPage Tablet battery Proximity sensor module Webcamera/microphone module Page Micro Solid-state drive mSSD Wlan module Page Wwan module Page Power button board RTC battery Volume button board TouchScreen board NFC module Page Audio/power connector board Vibrator module Docking connecter board Page Display panel cable Card reader board Speakers 736879-001 Wireless antennasTransceivers Page System board Removal and replacement procedures Page Page Keyboard base component replacement procedures Bottom coverPage Keyboard base battery Page TouchPad Audio/USB board Power connector board Page Hard drive Page Hinge assembly Page Updating the Bios Starting Setup Utility BiosDetermining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB deviceSpecifications Specifications Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backups Creating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Remove everything and reinstall WindowsRecovering using HP Recovery Manager What you need to knowUsing HP Recovery media to recover Changing the computer boot orderRemoving the HP Recovery partition Power cord set requirements Requirements for all countriesRequirements for specific countries and regions Country/region Accredited agency Applicable note numberPower cord set requirements Recycling Index Jacks
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