HP mt40 Mobile manual Updating the Bios, Bios Setup Menu

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Updating the BIOS

The next sections describe different ways of updating the BIOS.

Downloading SoftPaqs to update the BIOS

Most BIOS updates on the HP website are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. To install BIOS updates from the HP website, follow the steps below:

1.Download the SoftPaq from the HP website.

2.Click Run, and then follow the on-screen instructions to update the BIOS.

NOTE: Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file.

BIOS Setup Menu

The tables in this section provide an overview of the BIOS Setup menu options.

Main menu

Select

To do this

 

 

System information

● View and change the system time and date.

 

●

View identification information about your computer.

 

●

View specification information about the processor,

 

 

memory size, and system BIOS.

 

 

 

Security menu

Select

To do this

 

 

Administrator password

Control access to Setup Utility.

 

 

Power-on password

Control access to your computer.

 

 

TPM Status

Disable and enable (select models only).

 

 

TPM Operation

Select no operation and TPM status (select models only).

 

 

Diagnostics menu

Select

To do this

 

 

Primary Hard Disk Self Test

Run a quick or comprehensive self-test on the hard drive.

 

 

Memory Test

Run a diagnostic test on the system memory.

 

 

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Contents HP mt40 Mobile Thin Client Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VMware View Manager Connecting to a local area network Inserting a digital card Removing a digital card Routine care Page Welcome Finding informationWelcome Using the File-Based Write Filter command line utility HP Write FiltersFile-Based Write Filter Using the File-Based Write Filter configuration interface Using the File-Based Write Filter status utilityUsing the Enhanced Write Filter command line utility Enhanced Write FilterUsing the Enhanced Write Filter configuration interface AllUsing the Enhanced Write Filter status utility Enable/Disable EWFConfiguration Local drivesDrive Z Drive CSaving files Mapping network drivesRoaming profiles Applications HP ThinState Capture HP ThinState DeployMicrosoft Internet Explorer Windows Media Player VMware View Manager Using the keyboard Keyboard and pointing devicesIdentifying the hotkeys Keyboard and pointing devices Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the TouchPad Turn the TouchPad off and onNavigating SelectingPower Shutting down the computerSetting power options Using power-saving statesUsing the power meter Initiating and exiting SleepUsing power plans Setting password protection on wakeupViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power planUsing battery power Displaying the remaining battery chargeInserting or removing the battery Maximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsIdentifying low battery levels Conserving battery power Storing a user-replaceable battery select models onlyDisposing of a user-replaceable battery select models only Resolving a low battery levelUsing external AC power Testing an AC adapter Using multimedia Using the audio featuresMultimedia Using the audio-in microphone jack Using the audio-out headphone jackUsing the video features Adjusting the volumeUsing the external monitor port DisplayPort Wireless About integrated wireless devicesUsing wireless controls Using WlanSetting up a Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Using wireless security featuresPage Connecting to a local area network Local area network LANSecurity Protecting the computerUsing passwords Setting passwords in WindowsUsing administrator and user passwords Automatic logonSetting passwords in Computer Setup Using a setup passwordAdministrator logon Manual logonUsing a power-on password Managing a setup passwordEntering a setup password Managing a power-on password Entering a power-on passwordRequiring a power-on password at restart Installing a security cable Connecting hardware Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Using the USB Storage Options utility Securing USB portsUsing Media Card Reader cards Inserting a digital card Removing a digital cardUsing ExpressCards Configuring an ExpressCardInserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Hardware upgrades Handling drivesRemoving or replacing the service door Removing the service doorReplacing the service door Replacing the hard drive Removing the hard driveInstalling a hard drive Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay Replacing an optical driveReplacing memory modules Remove the service door see Removing the service door on Using optical drives select models only Inserting an optical disc CD or DVD When the disc tray opens Removing an optical disc CD or DVDWhen the disc tray does not open Using external drives Using optional external devicesComputer Setup Bios and Advanced System Diagnostics Using Computer SetupStarting Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer SetupRestoring factory settings in Computer Setup Updating the Bios Bios Setup MenuUsing Advanced System Diagnostics Cleaning your computer Cleaning productsCleaning procedures Cleaning the displayCleaning the sides and cover Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardTraveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting Quick troubleshootingComputer is unable to start up Computer screen is blank Computer is on but is not respondingWireless network connection is not working Computer is unusually warmSome external devices are not working Bios IndexJacks
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mt40 Mobile specifications

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