HP OMEN - 15t-5000 Starting Setup Utility Bios, Updating the Bios, Determining the Bios version

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11Using 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 57).

2.Use the arrow keys to select Main, and then make note of your current BIOS version.

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 User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Vii Viii Best practices Starting rightVisit the HP Apps Store More HP resources Resource ContentsMore HP resources Finding your hardware and software information Getting to know your computerLocating hardware Locating softwareComponent Description Right sideRear Display Touchpad TopLights Buttons and speakers Fn key KeysLabels HP Omen Control Gaming keyboardUser profiles Current settingsGaming keys Lighting zones Advanced keyboard settings Keyboard shortcuts Disable key assignmentsFrom the Windows desktop, click the HP Omen Control icon Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing operating system controls Sharing data and drives and accessing softwareUsing a Wlan Setting up a Wlan Using an Internet service providerConfiguring a wireless router Protecting your WlanConnecting to a Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Multimedia features Enjoying entertainment featuresUsing the webcam Connecting speakers Using audioConnecting headphones and microphones Testing your audio featuresConnecting video devices by using an Hdmi cable Using videoSetting up Hdmi audio Page Navigating the screen Using the touchpad and gesturesScrolling TappingFinger pinch zoom Finger click One-finger slide Using touch screen gesturesTapping Rotating select models only Left-edge swipe Edge swipesRight-edge swipe Using the keys Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the action keys Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipeKeyboard settings on Using Windows shortcut keys Managing Bios with HP Performance Advisor Using HP Performance AdvisorInitiating Sleep and Hibernation Managing powerManually initiating and exiting Sleep Setting password protection on wakeupRunning on battery power Using the power meter and power settingsFactory-sealed battery Finding battery informationResolving a low battery level Running on external AC powerIdentifying low battery levels Troubleshooting power problems Shutting down turning off the computer Maintaining your computer Using Disk CleanupImproving performance Handling drivesUpdating programs and drivers Cleaning your computerCleaning procedures Cleaning the sides or cover Cleaning the displayCleaning the touchpad, keyboard, or mouse Traveling with or shipping your computerPage Securing your computer and information Using passwords Setting Setup Utility Bios passwords Using Internet security software Setting Windows passwords Using antivirus software Installing software updatesUsing firewall software Installing critical security updatesBacking up your software applications and information Securing your wireless networkDetermining the Bios version Starting Setup Utility BiosUpdating the Bios Downloading a Bios update Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UefiDownloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Creating HP Recovery media Backing up, restoring, and recoveringCreating recovery media and backups Restore and recovery What you need to know Recovering using HP Recovery ManagerUsing the HP Recovery partition select models only Changing the computer boot order Removing the HP Recovery partition select models onlyUsing HP Recovery media to recover Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Electrostatic Discharge Index Symbols/NumericsWlan

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