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6Using 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.

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 55).

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.

4.Select Yes.

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Contents HP Pavilion x360 Convertible PC Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Product description Product description Ethernet WirelessExternal media cards PortsServiceability End user replaceable parts Power requirementsSecurity Operating systemDisplay External component identificationDisplay Component DescriptionExternal component identification Buttons and speakersKeys KeysLights TouchPad TouchPadLeft side Right side Right sideBottom Locating the serial number, product number, and model number Illustrated parts catalogIllustrated parts catalog Computer major componentsComponent Computer major componentsWlan module Component Spare part numberPower button board includes cable Power connector cableBottom cover Display panel cable Display assembly componentsDisplay back cover Miscellaneous parts Miscellaneous partsSpare part number Description Sequential part number listingSequential part number listing Illustrated parts catalog Sequential part number listing Illustrated parts catalog Service considerations Removal and replacement preliminary requirementsPlastic parts Cables and connectors Tools requiredGrounding guidelines Removal and replacement preliminary requirementsElectrostatic discharge damage Typical electrostatic voltage levelsPackaging and transporting guidelines Material Use Voltage protection level Equipment guidelinesComputer feet Removal and replacement proceduresKeyboard/top cover Page Page TouchPad Battery Hard drive Wlan module Page Audio/USB board Reverse this procedure to install the Wlan moduleDescription Spare part number Fan includes cable 768021-001 FanSpeakers Power button board Display assembly Page Page Page Page Page Power connector cable System board Page Remove the heat sink Heat sink Heat sinkPage Memory module Reverse this procedure to install the heat sinkPage Updating the Bios Starting Setup Utility BiosDetermining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UefiSpecifications SpecificationsCreating recovery media and backups Backing up, restoring, and recoveringBacking up, restoring, and recovering Creating HP Recovery mediaRestore and recovery Restore and recoveryWhat you need to know Recovering using HP Recovery ManagerUsing the HP Recovery partition select models only Removing the HP Recovery partition select models only Requirements for all countries Power cord set requirementsRequirements for specific countries and regions Requirements for all countriesBSI Power cord set requirementsRecycling Index Hdmi
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