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3.Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that contains the update.

4.Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). The BIOS installation begins.

5.Complete the installation by following the on-screen instructions.

NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive.

Using System Diagnostics

System Diagnostics allows you to run diagnostic tests to determine if the computer hardware is functioning properly. The following diagnostic tests are available in System Diagnostics:

●Start-up test—This test analyzes the main computer components that are required to start the computer.

●Run-in test—This test repeats the start-up test and checks for intermittent problems that the start-up test does not detect.

●Hard disk test—This test analyzes the physical condition of the hard drive, and then checks all data in every sector of the hard drive. If the test detects a damaged sector, it attempts to move the data to a good sector.

●Memory test—This test analyzes the physical condition of the memory modules. If it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately.

●Battery test—This test analyzes the condition of the battery. If the battery fails the test, contact HP support to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery.

You can also view system information and error logs in the System Diagnostics window.

To start System Diagnostics:

1.Turn on or restart the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f2.

2.Click the diagnostic test you want to run, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE: If you need to stop a diagnostics test while it is running, press esc.

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Contents HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA External cards and devices Security Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Page Introduction Finding more information about your new computerNetworking select models only Creating a wireless connectionIdentifying wireless and network status icons Turning wireless devices on or off Using the wireless buttonUsing HP Connection Manager select models only Connecting to an existing Wlan Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Setting up a new Wlan Select Start Connect toRoaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyProtecting your Wlan Inserting a SIM Removing a SIMConnecting to a wired network Using Bluetooth wireless devicesUsing GPS select models only Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSConnecting a modem cable Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapterSelecting a location setting Viewing the current location selectionWindows Select Start Devices and Printers Connecting to a local area network LAN select models only Page Audio Using the media activity controlsMultimedia Adjusting the volume Checking audio functions on the computerVideo Using SkyRoom select models onlyWebcam select models only DisplayPort HdmiConfiguring audio for Hdmi Intel Wireless Display select models onlyUsing HP MediaSmart select models only Power management Shutting down the computerInitiating and exiting Sleep Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Viewing the current power plan Using the power meterUsing power plans Initiating and exiting HibernationCustomizing power plans Setting password protection on wakeupSelecting a different power plan Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support in WindowsMaximizing battery discharge time Using Battery Check in WindowsDisplaying the remaining battery charge Managing low battery levelsConserving battery power Resolving a low battery levelReplacing the battery Storing a batteryDisposing of a used battery Using external AC power Testing an AC adapter Inserting a digital card Using Digital Media Slot cards select models onlyExternal cards and devices Using PC Cards select models only Removing a digital cardConfiguring a PC Card Inserting a PC CardRemoving a PC Card Using ExpressCards select models only Configuring an ExpressCardInserting an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Removing an ExpressCardInserting a smart card Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Removing a smart cardUsing 1394 devices select models only Removing a USB deviceRemoving a 1394 device Using an eSATA device select models onlyConnecting a 1394 device Connecting an eSATA device Removing an eSATA deviceUsing the expansion port select models only Using optional external devicesUsing optional external drives Using the docking connector select models only Drives Handling drivesUsing Disk Cleanup Using hard drivesUsing Disk Defragmenter Improving hard drive performanceManaging power with a parked hard drive Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection statusUsing HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Using optical drives select models onlyIdentifying the installed optical drive Slot load Inserting an optical discTray load When the disc tray opens normally Removing an optical discSlot load Using RAID select models only Sharing optical drivesProtecting the computer Using passwordsSecurity Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Setup UtilityManaging an administrator password Entering an administrator passwordManaging a power-on password Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Entering a power-on passwordInstalling critical security updates Installing an optional security cableUsing the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint readerCleaning the display MaintenanceCleaning your computer Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardUsing SoftPaq Download Manager Starting Setup Utility Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsUsing Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Displaying system informationUpdating the Bios Restoring factory settings in Setup UtilityExiting Setup Utility Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Windows 7-SelectStart Help and Support MaintainUsing System Diagnostics Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Symbols/Numerics IndexPasswords SIM