HP 23-m209 Beats SE Starting Computer Setup Bios, Updating the Bios, Determining the Bios version

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9Using Computer Setup (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)

Computer Setup, 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). Computer Setup (BIOS) includes settings for the types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the computer, and the amount of system and extended memory.

Starting Computer Setup (BIOS)

To start Computer Setup (BIOS), turn on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f10.

NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Computer Setup (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 Computer Setup (BIOS).

1.Start Computer Setup (BIOS) (see Starting Computer Setup (BIOS) on page 48.

2.Use the arrow keys to select File and then select System Information.

3.To exit Computer Setup (BIOS) without saving your changes, use the arrow keys to select File, and then select Ignore Changes and Exit.

4.Select Yes.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Table of contents Navigating using the keyboard and pointing devices Managing and sharing information Operating specifications Starting right Best practicesFun things to do Resource Contents More HP resourcesResource Locating hardware Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Locating softwareFront Component DescriptionRight side Right sideGetting to know your computer Left side Left sideEnvironmental Notices Top For more information, see Start sharing media onBottom Labels Identifying the labelsUsing the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using an Internet service providerSetting up a Wlan Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Connecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network LANEnjoying entertainment features Adjusting the volume Using the webcamUsing audio Connecting speakersUsing Beats Audio Using videoConnecting headphones Connecting an Hdmi deviceUsing Hdmi audio Managing your audio and video filesEnable media sharing and set up a home group network Stream and share media between mobile devicesDetermining your Android phone operating system OS version Migrate or synchronize dataShare photos, videos, and music to and from your phone Download the sMedio TrueLink+ app to your phonePage Navigating using the keyboard and pointing devices Using touch screen gestures One-finger slideTapping Scrolling Pinching/stretchingRotating select models only Edge swipes Right-edge swipeLeft-edge swipe Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe Using the keyboard Fn keyUsing the action keys Icon Key DescriptionUsing Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Using the integrated numeric keypadNum lock key Managing power Initiating Sleep and HibernationManually initiating and exiting Sleep Setting password protection on wakeup Shutting down turning off the computerManually initiating and exiting Hibernation Page Using a USB device Managing and sharing informationConnecting a USB device Removing a USB deviceInserting and removing a memory card Using Disk Defragmenter Performing routine maintenanceUsing Disk Cleanup Maintaining peak performanceMaintaining peak performance Cleaning your computer Cleaning proceduresCleaning the keyboard or mouse Using security measures Setting Windows passwordsSetting Computer Setup Bios passwords Using Internet security softwareInstalling software updates Installing Windows updatesUpdating software Starting Computer Setup Bios Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB deviceBacking up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backups Creating HP Recovery mediaCreating recovery media and backups Restore and recovery Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Remove everything and reinstall WindowsRecovering using HP Recovery Manager What you need to knowUsing the HP Recovery partition select models only Using HP Recovery media to recoverChanging the computer boot order Removing the HP Recovery partition Cannot connect to a Wlan TroubleshootingWireless connection problems Cannot connect to a preferred networkCannot connect to the wireless router Current network security codes are unavailableNetwork status icon is not displayed Computer will not turn on or start Power problemsHard drive error Computer is not respondingComputer Setup problems Computer will not enter Computer SetupDisplay problems Display is blankKeyboard and mouse problems Page Audio problems No sound is producedSoftware problems Specifications Operating specificationsElectrostatic Discharge Bios IndexPasswords

23-m230 Beats SE, 27-k150, All in One - 27-k350xt, 23-k159, 27-k050xt specifications

The HP 23-k019, HP All-in-One 27-k309, 27-k050, 23-m120 Beats Special Edition, and 27-k041 are remarkable entries in the all-in-one desktop computing market, designed to deliver powerful performance, sleek design, and cutting-edge technology. These models cater to various user needs, whether for productivity, entertainment, or creative endeavors.

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