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HP 2740P manual Updating the Bios, Determining the Bios version

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Updating the BIOS

To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you currently have, and then download and install the new BIOS.

Determining the BIOS version

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.

To use Computer Setup for displaying BIOS information, follow these steps:

1.Turn on or 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.

2.Press f10 to enter BIOS setup.

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

4.Press esc to return to the File menu.

5.Click the Exit icon in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

– or –

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

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HP 2740P manual Updating the Bios, Determining the Bios version

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HP EliteBook 2740p User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices, touch screen, and keyboard Multimedia Power management 101 112 161 Xii Top components FeaturesIdentifying hardware Pointing devicesFeatures Lights Buttons and switches Keys Panel System and Maintenance Power Options Front componentsRight-side components Left-side components Rear components Bottom components Display Wireless antennas select models only Identifying the labels Additional hardware componentsPage Using the tablet Tablet display componentsTablet mode Rotating the displayPage Page Page Identifying wireless and network icons Using wireless devices select models onlyNetworking Using the wireless button Using the wireless controlsUsing Wireless Assistant software select models only Using HP Connection Manager select models only Using operating system controlsSetting up a Wlan Using a WlanProtecting your Wlan Work behind a firewall Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityUse wireless encryption Close your networkRoaming to another network Connecting to a WlanSelect Start Connect To Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting a SIMRemoving a SIM Page Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSCannot create a Wlan connection Troubleshooting wireless connection problemsSelect Properties Hardware Device Manager Network Adapters Network icon is not displayed Cannot connect to a preferred networkCurrent network security codes are unavailable Click the Wireless Networks tab Cannot connect to the wireless routerWlan connection is very weak Connecting a modem cable Using the modem select models onlyConnecting a country-specific modem cable adapter Selecting a location setting Viewing the current location selectionAdding new locations when traveling Select Start Control Panel Network and Internet ConnectionsCheck for pulse or tone dialing Solving travel connection problemsCheck the telephone line type Set the modem to ignore dial tonesSelect Start All Programs Accessories Communications Using preinstalled communication softwareClear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialing Connecting to a local area network LAN Using the TouchPad Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Pointing devices, touch screen, and keyboardScrolling Three finger flick Using the pointing stick Connecting an external mouseIdentifying the pen components Using the penHolding the pen Performing mouse clicks with the pen Performing other procedures with the penPressure sensitivity Using the pen holder Calibrating the penTapping or clicking Using the touch screen select models onlySetting pen preferences FlickingDragging ScrollingRotating Pinching Setting touch screen preferences Using touch screen settingsUsing the keyboard Using the keyboard lightPage Using hotkeys Displaying system informationPage Initiating Standby Enabling/disabling the TouchPad fn+f5 Switching the screen imageViewing battery charge information Decreasing screen brightnessUsing HP Quick Launch Buttons Opening the Quick Launch Buttons control panel Using HP QuickLook Using the embedded numeric keypad Using HP QuickWebUsing the embedded numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypadAdjusting the volume Multimedia featuresMultimedia Multimedia software Installing your preloaded multimedia software Accessing your preinstalled multimedia softwareInstalling multimedia software from a disc Audio Connecting external audio devicesChecking your audio functions Page Using the external monitor port Connecting an external monitor or projectorVideo Webcam Adjusting webcam propertiesWebcam tips Capturing business card images Page Page Using power-saving states Power managementSetting power options Initiating and exiting StandbyInitiating and exiting Hibernation Using the Power MeterSelect Start Turn Off Computer Viewing the current scheme Using power schemesSelecting a different power scheme Clear the Always show icon on the taskbar check boxSetting password protection upon exiting Standby Customizing power schemesUsing external AC power Connecting the AC adapterFinding battery information in Help and Support Using battery powerUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the batteryCharging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeIdentifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Calibrating a batteryFully charge the battery Disable Hibernation and Standby Discharge the batteryFully recharge the battery Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Reenable Hibernation and StandbyDisposing of a used battery Replacing the batteryShutting down the computer Testing an AC adapterSelect Start Turn Off Computer Turn Off Page Drives Identifying installed drivesHandling drives Page Using Disk Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterImproving hard drive performance Using HP 3D DriveGuard software Using HP 3D DriveGuardIdentifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Page Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay Page Page Page External devices Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Stopping and removing a USB deviceUsing USB legacy support Connecting a 1394 device Using a 1394 deviceStopping and removing a 1394 device Page Using external drives Using optional external devicesUsing the docking connector External media cards Using Media Card Reader cardsInserting a digital card Stopping and removing a digital card Configuring an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models onlyInserting an ExpressCard Stopping and removing an ExpressCard Using Smart Cards select models only Inserting a smart cardRemoving a smart card Memory modules Adding or replacing a memory modulePage Page Page Increasing hard drive space for the Hibernation file Security Protecting the computerSetting passwords in Windows Using passwordsSetting passwords in Computer Setup Bios administrator password Managing a Bios administrator password Using Computer Setup DriveLock Entering a Bios administrator passwordEntering a DriveLock password Setting a DriveLock passwordChanging a DriveLock password Page Entering an Automatic DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLockRemoving DriveLock protection Removing Automatic DriveLock protection Viewing Computer Setup System Information Using Computer Setup security featuresSecuring system devices Using Computer Setup System IDs Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models only Installing a security cable Software updates Updating softwarePage Updating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Page Updating programs and drivers Click DownloadBackup and recovery Click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools Backup Backing up your informationRecovering your information Performing a recoveryRecovering the operating system and programs Using Computer Setup Computer SetupStarting Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer SetupComputer Setup menus Restoring factory settings in Computer SetupFile menu Security menuSystem Configuration menu Computer SetupComputer Setup menus Select Computer Setup menus Ansi MultiBoot About the boot device orderPage Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changes Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup Choosing MultiBoot preferencesDynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt Entering MultiBoot Express preferencesConfiguring and deploying a software image Using Client Management SolutionsManagement and printing Managing and updating software HP Client Manager for Altiris select models onlyPage HP CCM Client Configuration Manager select models only HP SSM System Software Manager Using the MEBx setup utility menus Using Intel Active Management Technology select models onlyEnabling the iAMT solution Intel ME ConfigurationIAMT Configuration Change Intel ME PasswordUsing the HP Universal Print Driver select models only Cleaning guidelines Cleaning productsCleaning the sides and cover Cleaning proceduresCleaning the display Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardSymbols/Numerics IndexUSB SIM Passwords SIM AMT