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5Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)

Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Setup Utility (BIOS) includes settings for the types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the computer, and the amount of system and extended memory.

Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)

To start Setup Utility (BIOS), turn on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f10. Information about how to navigate in Setup Utility (BIOS) is located at the bottom of the screen.

NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). Errors can prevent the computer from operating properly.

Updating the BIOS

Updated versions of the BIOS may be available on the HP website.

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

1.Start Setup Utility (BIOS) (see Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) on page 64).

2.Use the arrow keys to select Main.

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

4.Click Yes.

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Contents HP Envy Rove 20 Mobile All-in-One PC Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Computer specifications Hard drive specifications Vii Viii Product description Category Description Wireless Power requirementsOperating system Preinstalled Serviceability End user replaceable partsExternal component identification Finding your hardware and software informationLocating hardware Locating softwareFront Component DescriptionLeft side Right side Back Top BottomIllustrated parts catalog Locating the serial number, product number, and model numberComputer major components 728073-001732001-001 Component Spare part number Cover bracketCapacitor board, includes Converter boardPower connector cable Cable KitAir flow channel Display standMass storage device Wireless keyboard Miscellaneous partsComponent Spare part number AC adapter RJ45-USB adapter dongleWireless mouse Sequential part number listingSpare part number Description Illustrated parts catalog Cable, and Windows button board and cable Removal and replacement procedures Preliminary replacement requirementsService considerations Tools requiredCables and connectors Grounding guidelines Typical electrostatic voltage levelsEvent 10% 40% 55% Packaging and transporting guidelines Component replacement procedures Material Use Voltage protection levelBottom cover Description Spare part numberPage Page Rear cover Hard drive Page Update Bios before adding memory modules Memory moduleAxis capacitor board RTC battery USB board Description Spare part number USB board 728064-001Axis capacitor board 728067-001 Page Converter board Description Spare part number Converter board 728067-001Page Media card reader board USB connector cable Speakers Page Display stand recess Power button board Remove the cover bracket see X-axis capacitor board on Battery Page Webcam/microphone module Audio/USB board Description Spare part number Audio/USB board 728065-001Page Wlan module Page Air flow channel Description Spare part number Air flow channel 728052-001Display panel cable Fan System board Page Heat sink Page Wireless antenna Display standDescription Spare part number Display stand 728056-001 Middle frame Remove the cover bracket see X-axis capacitor board on Page Power connector cable Page Starting Setup Utility Bios Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi Downloading a Bios updateDownloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Diagnostic section, click HP Uefi Support EnvironmentSpecifications Computer specificationsHard drive specifications Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backupsCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Remove everything and reinstall WindowsRecovering using HP Recovery Manager What you need to knowRemoving the HP Recovery partition Using the HP Recovery partition select models onlyPage Power cord set requirements Requirements for all countriesRequirements for specific countries and regions Country/region Accredited agency Applicable note numberCemko Recycling Index Jacks
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