HP g6-1b6n8r G6 manual Updating the Bios, Determining the Bios version

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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.

1.Start Setup Utility.

2.If the system information is not displayed, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. 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.

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Contents HP Pavilion G6 Notebook PC Second Edition March Document Part Number Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Specifications 100 Viii Category Description Product descriptionHP Pavilion G6 Notebook PC Processors Memory ChipsetGraphics PanelOptical drives Hard drivesWebcam Card AudioEthernet External mediaKeyboard PowerOperating Preinstalled System Serviceability End-user replaceable partsComponent Description External component identificationTop TouchPadLights Button Fn key KeysComponent Description Speakers Produce sound FrontRight side Left side Left side YouCam DisplayBottom Serial number location Illustrated parts catalogComputer major components USB board Power connector includes cablePower button board Speaker assembly includes cableDescription Spare part number Base enclosure Wireless Wlan moduleHard drive BatteryDisplay assembly components Display Screw Kit not illustrated Description Spare part number Hard drive Mass storage devicesTouchPad button board Power cord, AC, 3 wire, black, 1.83-mMiscellaneous parts Description Spare part number AC adaptersSpare part number Description Sequential part number listingSequential part number listing Illustrated parts catalog Sequential part number listing Tools required Removal and replacement proceduresPreliminary replacement requirements Service considerationsCables and connectors Typical electrostatic voltage levels Grounding guidelinesEvent 10% 40% 55% Packaging and transporting guidelines Material Use Voltage protection level Equipment guidelinesSerial number Component replacement proceduresDescription Spare part number Rubber Feet Kit 639572-001 Computer feetBattery Service access cover Hard drive Page Optical drive Page Wlan module Page Memory module RTC battery Keyboard Page Top cover Page Page Page Description Spare part number Power button board 640884-001 Power button boardSpeaker assembly TouchPad button board Description Spare part number USB board 640883-001 USB boardSecurity cable lock Power connector Display assembly Page Page Page Page Page Page System board Page Page Page Fan/heat sink assembly Page Page Page Processor Page Computer specifications Specifications39.6-cm 15.6-in display specifications Hard drive specifications Cache buffer Data transfer rate Random access timeTransfer mode Applicable discBD-ROM, BD-ROM-DL, BD-R, BD-R-DL, BD-RE, BD-RE-DL, DVD-ROM Changing the language of Setup Utility Setup Utility BiosStarting Setup Utility Using Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Navigating and selecting in Setup UtilityRestoring factory default settings in Setup Utility Exiting Setup UtilityDetermining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Backup and recovery Creating restore media RestoreRestoring using the restore media Performing a system restorePage Changing the computer boot order Backing up and recovering your informationUsing Windows Backup and Restore When to create restore points Using Windows system restore pointsRequirements for all countries or regions Power cord set requirementsCountry/region Accredited agency Applicable note number Requirements for specific countries or regionsRecycling BatteryPage Page Page Page Page Index BiosJacks