Updating the Bios, Determining the Bios version | HP 2 manual

Updating the BIOS

Updated versions of the BIOS may be available on the HP Web site.

Most BIOS updates on the HP Web site 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 Slate, 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 displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you are already in Windows) or by using Setup Utility (BIOS).

NOTE: An external keyboard (purchased separately) may be connected to the USB port to perform these steps.

1.Open the Startup Menu by turning on or restarting the Slate, and then, while the hyphen is displayed in the upper-left corner of the screen, repeatedly pressing the Volume down button (-) on the Slate or f10 on an external keyboard.

2.Press the Volume down button (-) on the Slate, or use the arrow keys on an external keyboard, to advance to BIOS Setup, and then select it by pressing the Home button on the Slate or enter on an external keyboard.

3.If Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, press and hold the Home button and then press the Volume up button (+) on the Slate, or use the arrow keys on an external keyboard, to select the Main menu.

4.To exit Setup Utility without changing any settings, press the Ctrl+alt+del (Security) button on the top edge of the Slate or the arrow keys on an external keyboard to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes. Then press the Home button on the Slate or the enter key on an external keyboard.

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

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User Guide Software terms Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Multimedia Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk Cleanup Viii Input power Operating environment Page Welcome Resources For information about Finding information Resources Limited Warranty Using the touch screen Getting to know your SlateChanging the view Landscape view Portrait view Adjusting the screen brightness TappingFlicking Scrolling Dragging Pinching Rotating Setting touch screen preferences On-screen keyboard options Using the on-screen keyboard Using the Swype keyboard Using the digital pen select models only Identifying the software on the Slate Updating the software installed on the Slate Component Description Knowing the partsTop edge Bottom edge Then tap Power Options Right edgeTap Control Panel , tap System and Security , Wlan Opening the label tray Left edge Rear Display Networking select models only Using an Internet service provider ISP Connecting to an existing Wlan Connecting to a wireless network Configuring a wireless router Setting up a new Wlan network Roaming to another network Protecting your Wlan Icon Name Description Creating a wireless connectionIdentifying wireless and network status icons Turning wireless devices on or off Using operating system controls Using HP Connection Manager select models only Using GPS select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Removing a SIM Inserting a SIM Identifying your multimedia components Multimedia Audio Adjusting the volume Tap Hardware and Sound, and then tap Sound Checking audio functions on the Slate IconDescription Using HP Slate CameraCameras HP Slate Camera Multimedia Shutting down the Slate Power management Setting power options Using power-saving statesInitiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting Hibernation Using the power meter Customizing power plans Using power plansViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power plan Setting password protection on wakeup Managing low battery levels Using battery powerDisplaying the remaining battery charge Maximizing battery discharge time Resolving a low battery level Conserving battery power Protecting the Slate from power surges Using external AC power Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupDrives Using Media Card Reader cards select models only External cards and devicesInserting a digital card Removing a digital card Connecting a USB device Using a USB device Removing a USB device Using optional external drives Using optional external devices Docking the Slate to the HP Slate Dock select models only Slate risk Security feature Keeping your Slate safeSecuring your Slate and information Using passwords Setting Windows passwordsPassword Function Bios Setting Setup Utility Bios passwords Managing Internet privacy Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Installing software updates Backing up your software applications and information Securing your wireless networkInstalling Windows security updates Installing HP and third-party software updates Backup and recovery Backing up your information Using the Windows recovery tools Performing a system recovery Select Repair your computer Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD purchased separately Cleaning procedures MaintenanceCleaning your Slate Cleaning products Cleaning a tablet PC pen and pen holder select models only Cleaning the sides and cover Updating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Using Setup Utility BiosStarting Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup Utility Using Setup Utility Displaying system information Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility Exiting Setup Utility Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility Determining the Bios version Updating the Bios Tap Start, tap Help and Support, and then tap Maintain Downloading a Bios update Security menu Bios Setup MenuDiagnostics menu Main menu System Configuration menu Using System Diagnostics Traveling with the Slate Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic discharge Specifications Input powerOperating environment Index Bios Passwords Wlan