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9Using 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 61).

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 User Guide Software terms Product noticeSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Connecting to a local area network LAN Managing power Input power Operating environment Visit the HP Apps Store Starting rightBest practices Fun things to doPage More HP resources Resource ContentsResource Finding your hardware and software information Getting to know your computerLocating hardware Locating softwareComponent Description Right sideHibernation on Left sideSelect the HP Support Assistant app DisplayTablet mode Display modesMode TouchPad TopInitiating Sleep and Hibernation on LightsButtons and speakers Fn key KeysBottom Component LabelsConnecting to a wireless network Connecting to a networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing a Wlan Sharing data and drives and accessing softwareUsing an Internet service provider Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Configuring a wireless routerUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Connecting to a wired networkConnecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a WlanPage Multimedia features Enjoying entertainment featuresHP Support Assistant app Using the webcamConnecting speakers Using audioConnecting headphones and microphones Using Beats AudioUsing video Testing your audio featuresConnecting video devices by using an Hdmi cable Setting up Hdmi audio Page Navigating the screen Using the TouchPad and gesturesTapping Scrolling Finger pinch zoom Finger click Rotating Close an app Display and select a charm Edge swipesPage Reveal and select open apps Display the Customize icon Using touch screen gestures Switch between open appsOne-finger slide Tapping Scrolling Finger pinch zoom Left-edge swipe Right-edge swipeUsing the keys Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the action keys Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipeIcon Key Description Using the integrated numeric keypad Using Windows shortcut keysUsing the hot keys Initiating 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 Identifying low battery levelsTroubleshooting power problems Running on external AC powerShutting down turning off the computer HP CoolSensePage Using Disk Defragmenter Using HP 3D DriveGuardMaintaining your computer Improving performanceCleaning your computer Using Disk CleanupUpdating programs and drivers Cleaning the display All-in-Ones or Notebooks Cleaning proceduresCleaning the sides or cover Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mousePage Using passwords Computer risk Security featureSecuring your computer and information Setting Windows passwords Using Internet security softwareSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Password FunctionUsing antivirus software Installing software updatesUsing firewall software Installing critical security updatesSecuring your wireless network Using an optional security cable lockBacking up your software applications and information Starting Setup Utility Bios Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UefiDownloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backupsCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Recovering using HP Recovery Manager Using the HP Recovery partition select models onlyWhat you need to know Removing the HP Recovery partition select models only Using HP Recovery media to recoverChanging the computer boot order Specifications Input powerOperating environment Electrostatic Discharge Index Symbols/NumericsJacks
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