HP : LY849UA manual Exiting Setup Utility Bios, Updating the Bios, Determining the Bios version

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3.Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults.

4.Follow the on-screen instructions.

5.To save your changes and exit, press f10, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

– or –

Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter.

Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.

NOTE: Your password settings and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings.

Exiting Setup Utility (BIOS)

●To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) and save your changes from the current session:

If the Setup Utility (BIOS) menus are not visible, press esc to return to the menu display. Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter.

●To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving your changes from the current session:

If the Setup Utility (BIOS) menus are not visible, press esc to return to the menu display. Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter.

Updating the BIOS

Updated versions of the BIOS may be available on the HP Web site.

Most BIOS updates on the HP Web site 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 displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you are already in Windows) or by using Setup Utility (BIOS).

1.Start Setup Utility (BIOS).

2.Use the arrow keys to select Main.

3.To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving your changes, use the tab key and the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter.

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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 Page Page Introduction Finding more information about your new computerIdentifying wireless and network status icons Creating a wireless connectionNetworking select models only Turning wireless devices on or off Using HP Connection Manager select models onlyUsing a Wlan Using operating system controlsConnecting to an existing Wlan Setting up a new WlanProtecting your Wlan Roaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyInserting a SIM Using GPS select models only Removing a SIMUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Connecting to a wired networkBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using a modem select models onlyConnecting a modem cable Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapterSelecting a location setting Viewing the current location selectionConnecting to a local area network LAN select models only Select Start Devices and PrintersPage Multimedia Using the media activity controlsAudio Webcam select models only Adjusting the volumeChecking audio functions on the computer Video DisplayPortHdmi Intel Wireless Display select models only Using CyberLink PowerDVD select models onlyConfiguring audio for Hdmi Power management Shutting down the computerSetting power options Using power-saving statesInitiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting HibernationUsing the power meter Using power plansViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power planSetting password protection on wakeup Using HP Power Manager select models onlyCustomizing power plans Finding battery information Using battery powerUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery charge Maximizing battery discharge timeManaging low battery levels Identifying low battery levelsStoring a battery Conserving battery powerResolving a low battery level Disposing of a used battery Using external AC powerReplacing the battery Using HP CoolSense select models only Testing an AC adapterExternal cards and devices Using Digital Media Slot cards select models onlyInserting a digital card Using ExpressCards select models only Configuring an ExpressCardRemoving a digital card Inserting an ExpressCardRemoving an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Inserting a smart cardConnecting a USB device Using a USB deviceRemoving a smart card Connecting a 1394 device Using 1394 devices select models onlyRemoving a USB device Connecting an eSATA device Using an eSATA device select models onlyRemoving a 1394 device Using optional external devices Using optional external drivesUsing the expansion port select models only Removing an eSATA deviceUsing optional external devices Drives Handling drivesUsing hard drives Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Improving hard drive performanceManaging power with a parked hard drive Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection statusUsing optical drives select models only Identifying the installed optical driveUsing HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Inserting an optical discRemoving an optical disc Slot loadWhen the disc tray opens normally Slot load Using RAID select models only Sharing optical drivesSecurity Using passwordsProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Setup Utility BiosManaging an administrator password Entering an administrator passwordUsing antivirus software Using firewall softwareManaging a power-on password Entering a power-on passwordInstalling critical security updates Installing an optional security cableUsing the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint readerMaintenance Cleaning your computerCleaning the display Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardUsing SoftPaq Download Manager Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Using Setup Utility BiosStarting Setup Utility Bios Changing the language of Setup Utility BiosRestoring factory settings in Setup Utility Bios Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility BiosDisplaying system information Updating the Bios Exiting Setup Utility BiosDetermining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Select Start Help and Support MaintainUsing System Diagnostics Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Symbols/Numerics IndexPasswords