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HP 13-a050ca x360 Starting Setup Utility Bios, Updating the Bios, Determining the Bios version

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9Using 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.

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 56).

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.Select Yes.

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HP 13-a050ca x360, 13-a041ca x360 manual Starting Setup Utility Bios, Updating the Bios, Determining the Bios version

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User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Connecting to a local area network LAN Using Windows shortcut keys Using the hot keys Input power Operating environment Starting right Visit the HP Apps StoreBest practices Fun things to doPage Resource Contents More HP resourcesResource Getting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software informationLocating hardware Locating softwareRight side Component DescriptionLeft side Connector that supports both audio-out headphone Display Display modes Tablet modeMode Top TouchPadLights Buttons and speakers Keys Fn keyBottom LabelsComponent Connecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing a Wlan Sharing data and drives and accessing softwareUsing an Internet service provider Configuring a wireless router Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a WlanConnecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network LANEnjoying entertainment features Multimedia featuresHP Support Assistant app Using the webcam Using audioConnecting speakers Connecting headphones and microphonesTesting your audio features Using videoConnecting video devices by using an Hdmi cable Setting up Hdmi audio Page Using the TouchPad and gestures Navigating the screenTapping Scrolling Finger pinch zoomRotating Finger clickEdge swipes Right-edge swipe Left-edge swipeUsing touch screen gestures Top-edge swipeOne-finger slide Tapping Finger pinch zoom Edge swipes Using the keyboard and mouse Using the keysUsing the action keys Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipeUsing Windows shortcut keys Icon Key DescriptionUsing the hot keys Managing power Initiating Sleep and HibernationSetting password protection on wakeup Manually initiating and exiting SleepUsing the power meter and power settings Running on battery powerFactory-sealed battery Finding battery informationIdentifying low battery levels Running on external AC powerResolving a low battery level Troubleshooting power problems HP CoolSense Shutting down turning off the computerPage Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Using Disk DefragmenterMaintaining your computer Improving performanceUsing Disk Cleanup Cleaning your computerUpdating programs and drivers Cleaning procedures Cleaning the display All-in-Ones or NotebooksCleaning the sides or cover Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mousePage Computer risk Security feature Using passwordsSecuring your computer and information Using Internet security software Setting Windows passwordsSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Password FunctionInstalling software updates Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Installing critical security updatesUsing an optional security cable lock Securing your wireless networkBacking up your software applications and information Updating the Bios Starting Setup Utility 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 EnvironmentCreating recovery media and backups Backing up, restoring, and recoveringCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Using the HP Recovery partition select models only Recovering using HP Recovery ManagerWhat you need to know Using HP Recovery media to recover Removing the HP Recovery partition select models onlyChanging the computer boot order Input power SpecificationsOperating environment Electrostatic Discharge Symbols/Numerics IndexJacks