HP D3H66UTABA, 663728R999F7PH Updating the workstation after first boot, Upgrading the Bios

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7 Updating the workstation

HP is constantly working on improving your total workstation experience. To ensure that the workstation leverages the latest enhancements, HP recommends that you install the latest BIOS, driver, and software updates on a regular basis.

Updating the workstation after first boot

After successfully booting the workstation for the first time, you should follow these guidelines to ensure that the workstation is up-to-date:

Ensure that you have the latest system BIOS loaded. See Upgrading the BIOS on page 44.

Ensure that you have the latest drivers for your system. See Upgrading device drivers on page 45.

Become familiar with your available HP resources.

Consider a subscription to Driver Alerts at http://www.hp.com/go/subscriberschoice.

Upgrading the BIOS

For optimum performance, determine the BIOS revision on the workstation, and upgrade it if necessary.

Determining the current BIOS version

To determine the current BIOS version:

1.Press Esc during power-up.

2.Press F10 to enter the F10 Setup utility.

3.Select File > System Information. Note the workstation BIOS version and compare it with the BIOS versions that appear on the HP website.

NOTE: Procedures for upgrading the BIOS, as well as the F10 Computer Setup utility BIOS Menu settings, are located in the HP Z1 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals.

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Contents HP Z1 Workstation Copyright Information WarrantyTrademark Credits About this guide Guide topicsIv About this guide Table of contents Setting up and restoring Windows Diagnostics and Minor Troubleshooting Viii Locating HP resources TopicsProduct information 1Product informationTopic Location Select WorkstationsSupport SupportProduct documentation 3Product documentationProduct diagnostics 4Product diagnosticsProduct updates 5Product updatesGo to Start All Programs Accessories System Tools System Click Settings Change PC SettingsHP Z1 Workstation features ComponentsFront and bottom components 1Component descriptionsSide components Component descriptionsRear components 3Rear components excluding standProduct specifications Physical characteristicsEnvironmental specifications Physical characteristicsSetting up the workstation Setting up and using the workstationLocation and ventilation Setup procedure Page Page Page 30 cm Page Page Page Enabling Bluetooth Devices Windows Control Panel, go to Hardware and SoundAdjusting display brightness Display optionsControlling display panel brightness Internal display panel backlight brightnessIntel iGFx adjustments for an internal display panel Pixel color brightnessCustomizing the display panel or the external monitor Adding an external monitorMonitor Interface Required connection Using the HP Z1 Workstation as a monitor Adjusting the audio signal Using the webcamInstalling optional components SecuritySetting up and using the workstation Setting up the Windows 7 operating system Setting up and restoring WindowsInstalling or upgrading device drivers Restoring and recovering in Windows Transferring files and settingsSystem Restore System Recovery System Recovery when Windows is respondingSystem Recovery when Windows is not responding System recovery using recovery mediaCreating recovery media Using recovery media Setting up the Windows 8 Operating System Additional informationDownloading Windows 8 updates Backup and recovery in WindowsBacking up your information Performing a system recovery Using the Windows recovery toolsUsing F11 recovery tools Using HP Windows 8 restore media purchased separately Setting up and restoring Linux HP Linux Support MatrixHP Installer Kit for Linux Hpikl Setting up Red Hat Enterprise LinuxWarranty Installing with the HP Red Hat Linux driver discHpikl driver disc Setting up preloaded Sled Setting up Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop SledInstalling Sled with the DVD Installer Kit Proprietary graphics drivers Restoring Sled preloaded systems onlyUpdating the workstation after first boot Upgrading the BiosDetermining the current Bios version Updating the workstationUpgrading Bios Upgrading device driversDiagnostics and Minor Troubleshooting Calling supportLocating ID labels HP Support Assistant Hpsa Online supportInstant Support and Active Chat Troubleshooting a problemProduct Change Notifications At startup Helpful hintsDuring operation Customer Self-Repair program Other troubleshooting options Cleaning the chassis General cleaning safety precautionsRoutine Care Cleaning the keyboard Cleaning the monitorCleaning the mouse