HP 4340S manual Updating the Bios, Downloading SoftPaqs to update the Bios

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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 management using system diagnostics

1.Download the SoftPaq from the HP website.

NOTE: Verify that the UEFI system diagnostics is installed on your computer (or USB flash drive).

2.Click Run, and then click Cancel at the Update/USB bootable dialog box.

3.Navigate to the folder located in c:\swsetup that corresponds to your SoftPaq number.

4.Locate the .bin file in the ROMpaq folder (for example, 68CDD.bin) and then copy it to the Hewlett-Packard\BIOS\New\ folder in either the HP_Tools partition of the hard drive, or the USB flash drive.

5.Locate the .sig file in the ROM.cab file and rename it with the same prefix as the .bin file (for example, 68CDD.sig). Copy the renamed file to the Hewlett-Packard\BIOS\New\ folder in either the HP_Tools partition of the hard drive, or the USB flash drive.

6.Restart the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

7.Press f2 to enter Computer Setup.

8.Click BIOS Management from the menu and then select Update BIOS.

Using f10 setup to update the BIOS

1.Download the SoftPaq from the HP website.

NOTE: Verify that the UEFI system diagnostics is installed on your computer (or USB flash drive).

2.Click Run, and then click Cancel at the Update/USB bootable dialog box.

3.Navigate to the folder located in c:\swsetup that corresponds to your SoftPaq number.

4.Locate the .bin file in the ROMpaq folder (for example, 68CDD.bin) and then copy it to the Hewlett-Packard\BIOS\New\ folder in either the HP_Tools partition of the hard drive, or the USB flash drive.

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Contents HP ProBook 4340s Notebook PC HP ProBook 4341s Notebook PC First Edition May Document Part Number Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents SIM 101 Viii Product description Category Description Wireless Integrated Wlan options by way of wireless moduleHard drives Fixed optical drivesOperating system Preinstalled Power requirementsCombo card External media cardRestore Media Preinstalled with Microsoft OfficeWeb-only support CertifiedServiceability End-user replaceable parts Display External component identificationComponent Description To use the webcam, select Start All Programs MusicTouchPad TopLights Select Start Control Panel System Security Power OptionsFn key KeysTo the HP Notebook Reference Guide FrontLeft Guide RightIllustrated parts catalog Service tagComputer major components Computer major componentsFunction board/Power button board includes cables RTC batteryFingerprint reader assembly includes cable and bracket Speaker assemblyIntel Core i7 processor, quad core Memory modulesIntel Core i5 processors, dual core Intel Core i3 processors, dual coreItem Description Spare part number Plastics Kit 684241-001 Display componentsPlastics Kit Description Spare part number Hard drives Mass storage devicesMiscellaneous parts Number Flag Sequential part number listingSpare part Illustrated parts catalog Sequential part number listing Illustrated parts catalog Preliminary replacement requirements Removal and replacement proceduresService considerations Tools requiredCables and connectors Event 10% 40% 55% Grounding guidelinesTypical electrostatic voltage levels Packaging and transporting guidelines Material Use Voltage protection level Equipment guidelinesService tag Component replacement proceduresBattery Using the optional security screw Description Spare part number Bottom door 691116-001 Bottom doorSIM Optical drive Page Hard drive Page Memory modules Page Wwan module Page WLAN/Bluetooth combo card Page Description Spare part number Keyboard 684252-xx1 KeyboardPage Top cover Page Page Page Page Fingerprint reader board Page Audio board Page Function board/Power button board Page Description Spare part number RTC battery 684248-001 RTC batteryDescription Spare part number Speaker assembly 684242-001 Speaker assemblyDescription Spare part number Latch Kit 686319-001 Latch assemblySystem board Page Heat sink Page Page Processor B970, 2.3-GHz, with 2-MB L3 cache 676785-001 Page Display assembly Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Power connector Page Using Computer Setup Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System DiagnosticsStarting Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer SetupRestoring factory settings in Computer Setup Downloading SoftPaqs to update the Bios Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Bios Setup MenuSelect To do this Using Advanced System DiagnosticsPage Computer specifications SpecificationsMetric 33.8-cm 13.3-in, HD display specificationsHard drive specifications DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti DL Combo Drive specifications CD-DA, CD+EG, CD-MIDI, CDTEXT, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL DriveSpecification information in Device Manager Backup and recovery Creating recovery media Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc CreatorBacking up your information Select Start All Programs Maintenance Backup and RestoreUsing the Windows recovery tools Performing a system recoveryUsing a Windows 7 operating system DVD purchased separately Using f11 recovery toolsPage Requirements for all countries and regions Power cord set requirementsCountry/region Accredited agency Applicable note number Requirements for specific countries and regionsPower cord set requirements Recycling BatteryPage Page Page Page Page Index BiosJacks