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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 f10 to enter Computer Setup.

8.Click Update System BIOS, and then click Accept to update the BIOS.

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 Computer Setup.

1.Start Computer Setup.

2.Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select File > System Information.

3.To exit Computer Setup without saving your changes, click the Exit icon in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

– or –

Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select File > Ignore Changes and Exit, and then press enter.

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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 Hard drives Wireless Integrated Wlan options by way of wireless moduleCategory Description Fixed optical drivesCombo card Power requirementsOperating system Preinstalled External media cardWeb-only support Preinstalled with Microsoft OfficeRestore Media CertifiedServiceability End-user replaceable parts Component Description External component identificationDisplay To use the webcam, select Start All Programs MusicTop TouchPadLights Security Power Options Select Start Control Panel SystemKeys Fn keyFront To the HP Notebook Reference GuideLeft Right GuideService tag Illustrated parts catalogComputer major components Computer major componentsFingerprint reader assembly includes cable and bracket RTC batteryFunction board/Power button board includes cables Speaker assemblyIntel Core i5 processors, dual core Memory modulesIntel Core i7 processor, quad core Intel Core i3 processors, dual coreDisplay components Plastics KitItem Description Spare part number Plastics Kit 684241-001 Mass storage devices Description Spare part number Hard drivesMiscellaneous parts Sequential part number listing Spare partNumber Flag Illustrated parts catalog Sequential part number listing Illustrated parts catalog Service considerations Removal and replacement proceduresPreliminary replacement requirements Tools requiredCables and connectors Grounding guidelines Typical electrostatic voltage levelsEvent 10% 40% 55% Packaging and transporting guidelines Equipment guidelines Material Use Voltage protection levelComponent replacement procedures Service tagBattery Using the optional security screw Bottom door Description Spare part number Bottom door 691116-001SIM Optical drive Page Hard drive Page Memory modules Page Wwan module Page WLAN/Bluetooth combo card Page Keyboard Description Spare part number Keyboard 684252-xx1Page Top cover Page Page Page Page Fingerprint reader board Page Audio board Page Function board/Power button board Page RTC battery Description Spare part number RTC battery 684248-001Speaker assembly Description Spare part number Speaker assembly 684242-001Latch assembly Description Spare part number Latch Kit 686319-001System 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 Starting Computer Setup Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System DiagnosticsUsing Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer SetupRestoring factory settings in Computer Setup Updating the Bios Downloading SoftPaqs to update the BiosDetermining the Bios version Bios Setup Menu Downloading a Bios updateUsing Advanced System Diagnostics Select To do thisPage Specifications Computer specifications33.8-cm 13.3-in, HD display specifications MetricHard drive specifications DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti DL Combo Drive specifications Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive CD-DA, CD+EG, CD-MIDI, CDTEXT, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XASpecification information in Device Manager Backup and recovery Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator Creating recovery mediaSelect Start All Programs Maintenance Backup and Restore Backing up your informationPerforming a system recovery Using the Windows recovery toolsUsing f11 recovery tools Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD purchased separatelyPage Power cord set requirements Requirements for all countries and regionsRequirements for specific countries and regions Country/region Accredited agency Applicable note numberPower cord set requirements Battery RecyclingPage Page Page Page Page Bios IndexJacks