To download a BIOS update:
1.Access the updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com.
2.Follow the
3.At the download area, follow these steps:
a.Identify the BIOS update that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your Slate. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. You may need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your hard drive.
b.Follow the instructions on the screen to download your selection to the hard drive.
Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update is to be downloaded. You will need to access this path when you are ready to install the update.
NOTE: If you connect your Slate to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates.
BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are displayed on the screen after the download is complete. If no instructions are displayed, follow these steps:
1.Open Windows Explorer by tapping Start > Computer.
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3.Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that contains the update.
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5.Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen.
NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive.
BIOS Setup Menu
The tables in this section provide an overview of the BIOS Setup menu options.
NOTE: Some of the BIOS Setup menu items listed in this chapter may not be supported by your Slate.
Main menu
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System information | ● View and change the system time and date. | |
| ● | View identification information about the Slate. |
| ● | View specification information about the processor, memory size, |
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