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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 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 HP Envy x360 Convertible PC Product notice Iii Safety warning noticeIv Safety warning notice Table of contents Determining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB deviceCreating HP Recovery media Vii Removing the HP Recovery partition select models onlyViii Product description Product description Right side External component identificationRight side Component DescriptionLeft side External component identificationThen select the HP Support Assistant app Display Display modesAssistant app Mode Description Productivity Tablet modeMode Top TouchPadTop Other unneeded components LightsResult in the loss of unsaved information Buttons and speakersFn key KeysBottom BottomPage Pcid label Service tag and Pcid labelIllustrated parts catalog Component Spare part number Display assemblyComputer major components Illustrated parts catalogComputer major components Base enclosure Wlan moduleDisplay assembly subcomponents Display assembly subcomponentsMass storage devices Hard Drive Hardware Kit , includesSolid-state Drive Hardware Kit , includes Miscellaneous parts Sequential part number listingMiscellaneous parts 802.11bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi + BT4.0 Combo Adapter in North America Sequential part number listing Wireless-AC 3160 802.11 ac 1x1 WiFi + BT 4.0 Combo Adapter Cables and connectors Service considerationsMaintenance instructions Tools requiredGrounding guidelines Drive handlingElectrostatic discharge damage Typical electrostatic voltage levels Event55% Material Use Voltage protection level Equipment guidelinesComponent replacement procedures Component replacement proceduresDescription Spare part number Top coverPage Page Battery Page TouchPad board Hard drive Page Solid-state drive SSD Page Wlan module Page Speakers Page USB/audio board Description Spare part number Fan 778793-001 FanPage Power button board Page System board Remove the system board Component replacement proceduresPage Memory module Update Bios before adding memory modulesPage Heat sink Page Display assembly Page Page Page Page Page Power connector cable Page 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 Specifications Computer specificationsSpecifications Hard drive specifications Solid-state drive specificationsHard drive specifications Creating recovery media and backups Backing up, restoring, and recoveringCreating HP Recovery media Backing up, restoring, and recoveringRestore and recovery Restore and recoveryWhat you need to know Recovering using HP Recovery ManagerUsing HP Recovery media to recover Removing the HP Recovery partition select models onlyPower cord set requirements Power cord set requirementsRequirements for all countries Requirements for specific countries and regionsBSI Requirements for specific countries and regionsRecycling RecyclingIndex Caps lock Hard drive Mute Power Hard Drive Hardware Kit contentsDescription Optical drive Precautions Product description USB Power button board RemovalSystem USB flash drive Using HP Recovery media Creating Recovery Discs 66Removal/replacement Restore
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