HP 13-a091nr x360 Starting Setup Utility Bios, Updating the Bios, Determining the Bios version

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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 63).

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 Using Setup Utility Bios and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi Recycling Index Viii Product description Product description Sensors Hard driveOptical drive Audio and videoPorts WirelessEthernet External media cardsDevices Power requirementsServiceability End user replaceable parts Keyboard/pointingComponent Description External component identificationDisplay Display Buttons and speakers Sleep settings , and then select Power and sleepFn key KeysLights TouchPad Left side Support Assistant app Right side Bottom Locating the serial number, product number, and model number Illustrated parts catalogComputer major components Component Spare part number Wlan module Bottom cover Power connector cablePower button board includes cable Display panel cable Display assembly componentsDescription Spare part number Miscellaneous parts Spare part number Description Sequential part number listingScrew Kit Black, 1.00-m Operating system includes replacement thermal material Slovakia includes keyboard cable 781917-001 HP 14-in value sleeve 781942-001 Illustrated parts catalog Tools required Removal and replacement preliminary requirementsService considerations Plastic parts Cables and connectorsElectrostatic discharge damage Grounding guidelinesPackaging and transporting guidelines Material Use Voltage protection level Equipment guidelinesComputer feet Removal and replacement proceduresFor use in country or region Spare part number Keyboard/top coverPage Page TouchPad Battery Hard drive Page Wlan module Page Audio/USB board Description Spare part number Fan includes cable 768021-001 FanSpeakers Power button board Display assembly Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Power connector cable System board Page Page Heat sink Page Memory module Page Determining the Bios version Starting Setup Utility BiosUpdating the Bios Downloading a Bios update Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UefiSpecifications Creating recovery media and backups Backing up, restoring, and recoveringCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery What you need to know Recovering using HP Recovery ManagerUsing the HP Recovery partition select models only Removing the HP Recovery partition select models only Country/region Accredited agency Applicable note number Power cord set requirementsRequirements for all countries Requirements for specific countries and regionsPower cord set requirements Recycling Index Jacks
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