HP CQ10-100 manual Updating the Bios, Determining the Bios version, Downloading a Bios update

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Updating the BIOS

To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS.

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 displayed by opening Setup Utility.

To display the BIOS information:

1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the “F10 = BIOS Setup Options” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.

2.If Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu.

When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other system information is displayed.

3.To exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter.

Downloading a BIOS update

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. During the download and installation, follow these instructions:

Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet.

Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation.

Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord.

To download a BIOS update:

1.Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer:

Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain, and then select the software and drivers update.

2.Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you want to download.

3.At the download area, follow these steps:

a.Identify the BIOS update that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your computer. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. You may need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your hard drive.

b.Follow the instructions on the screen to download your selection to the hard drive.

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Contents Compaq Mini User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Internet Digital cards Drives TouchPad Knowing the partsIdentifying the hardware Top componentsRight TouchPad button LightKeys Front componentsStart Control Panel System and Security Left-side components Right-side componentsDisplay components Bottom components Wireless antennas Additional hardware components Identifying the labelsPage Initiating and exiting Sleep Power managementSetting power options Using power-saving statesInitiating and exiting Hibernation Using power plansViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power planUsing external AC power Setting password protection upon wakeupCustomizing a power plan Connecting the AC adapter Using battery powerInserting or removing the battery Displaying the remaining battery chargeCharging a battery Maximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsIdentifying low battery levels Calibrating a battery Resolving a low battery levelFully charge the battery Discharge the battery Disable Hibernation and SleepConserving battery power Fully recharge the batteryReenable Hibernation and Sleep Storing a battery Disposing of a used batteryShutting down the computer Page Internet Connecting to a wired network Connecting to a wireless network Using wireless devicesIdentifying wireless and network status icons Using HP Wireless Assistant software Using the wireless controlsUsing the wireless switch Using HP Connection Manager software select models onlyUsing a Wlan Protecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanUse wireless encryption Connecting to a WlanRoaming to another network Inserting a SIM Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyRemoving a SIM Page Using HP Mobile Broadband Setup Utility select models only Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devicesMultimedia features MultimediaIdentifying your multimedia components Multimedia features Click Customize notification icons Adjusting the volumeUsing other preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from the InternetMultimedia software Connecting external audio devices AudioChecking your audio functions Page Video Connecting an external monitor or projectorWebcam Using passwords SecurityProtecting the computer Passwords set in Setup Utility Passwords set in WindowsPower-on password Administrator passwordManaging a power-on password Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Inserting a digital card Digital cardsRemoving a digital card Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceUSB devices Removing a USB device Pointing devices and keyboard Setting pointing device preferencesUsing pointing devices Using the keyboardFunction Hotkey Initiating SleepInitiating QuickLock Switching the screenDecreasing screen brightness Increasing screen brightnessMuting speaker sound Decreasing speaker soundIncreasing speaker sound Identifying installed drives DrivesHandling drives Using external drives Sharing optical drives Using optional external devicesMemory modules Page Page Page Updating software Updating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Page Updating programs and drivers Changing the language of Setup Utility Setup UtilityStarting Setup Utility Using Setup UtilityRestoring default settings in Setup Utility Exiting Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Security menu Setup Utility menusSystem Configuration menu Main menuDiagnostics menu VGA IndexJacks SIM
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