Updating the Bios, Determining the Bios version | HP A7V-M manual

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 Exit in the lower-left corner of the screen, and 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 ProBook User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Power management Drives External media cards 165 Top components FeaturesIdentifying hardware TouchPad Features Lights Features Buttons and fingerprint reader Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Features Keys Fn key Front components Right-side components Features Left-side components Rear components Component Description Bottom components Display components Wireless antennas select models only Component Description Identifying the labels Additional hardware componentsPage Wireless, modem, and local area network Using wireless devices select models only Identifying wireless and network icons Using the wireless controlsUsing the wireless button Using operating system controls Using Wireless Assistant software select models onlyUsing HP Connection Manager select models only Select Start All Programs HP HP Connection Manager Using a Wlan device select models only Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Work behind a firewall Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityUse wireless encryption Close your network Connecting to a Wlan Roaming to another networkSelect Start Connect To Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting a SIM Removing a SIM Page Using a Bluetooth wireless device Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot create a Wlan connectionSelect Properties Hardware Device Manager Network Adapters Click the Wireless Networks tab Cannot connect to a preferred networkCurrent network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to the wireless router Wlan connection is very weak Using the modem select models only Connecting a modem cable Selecting a location setting Viewing the current location selection Adding new locations when traveling Check for pulse or tone dialing Solving travel connection problemsCheck the telephone line type Set the modem to ignore dial tones Clear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialing Connecting to a local area network LAN Using pointing devices Using the keyboardPointing devices and keyboard Displaying system information Function Hotkey Initiating Standby Switching the screen image Displaying Power Assistant Decreasing screen brightness Increasing screen brightness Using HP QuickLook Using keypadsUsing the embedded numeric keypad Using the integrated numeric keypad Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypadEnabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypad Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Multimedia features Adjusting the volumeMultimedia Multimedia software Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a disc Connecting external audio devices AudioChecking your audio functions Page Using the DisplayPort Connecting an external monitor or projectorUsing the external monitor port VideoPage Using optical discs CDs, DVDs, and BDs Optical drive select models onlyIdentifying the optical drive Selecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDs Playing a CD, DVD, or BD Blu-ray Discs BDs Configuring AutoPlay Changing DVD region settingsObserving the copyright warning Copying a CD, DVD, or BD Creating burning a CD, DVD, or BDSelect Start All Programs Roxio Creator Business Troubleshooting Removing an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Computer does not detect the optical drive Set Color quality to Medium 16 bit Disc does not playDisc does not play automatically Click Start My Computer Device driver must be reinstalled Movie stops, skips, or plays erraticallyMovie is not visible on an external display Select Start All Programs HP HP Update Obtaining Microsoft device drivers Adjusting webcam properties Webcam select models only Capturing business card images Page Using power-saving states Power managementSetting power options Initiating and exiting Standby Using the Power Meter Initiating and exiting HibernationSelect Start Turn Off Computer Viewing the current scheme Using power schemesSelecting a different power scheme Clear the Always show icon on the taskbar check box Setting password protection upon exiting Standby Customizing power schemes Starting Power Assistant Using Power Assistant select models onlyUsing external AC power Select Start All Programs HP HP Power Assistant Using battery power Connecting the AC adapter Displaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the battery Charging a battery Maximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsIdentifying low battery levels Page Calibrating a battery Resolving a low battery levelFully charge the battery Disable Hibernation and Standby Discharge the battery Fully recharge the battery Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Reenable Hibernation and Standby Disposing of a used battery Replacing the battery Testing an AC adapter Shutting down the computerSelect Start Turn Off Computer Turn Off Identifying installed drives DrivesHandling drives Page Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupImproving hard drive performance Using HP 3D DriveGuard Using HP 3D DriveGuard softwareIdentifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Page Replacing a hard drive in the hard drive bay Page Page Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay Removing the protective insertReplacing a hard drive Page Page Replacing an optical drive Page Page Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceExternal devices Using USB legacy support Stopping and removing a USB device Using a 1394 device Connecting a 1394 deviceStopping and removing a 1394 device Page Using a serial device select models only Using external drives Using optional external devices Using a docking device Using Media Card Reader cards External media cardsInserting a digital card Stopping and removing a digital card Using ExpressCards select models only Configuring an ExpressCardInserting an ExpressCard Stopping and removing an ExpressCard External media cards Using Smart Cards select models only Inserting a smart cardRemoving a smart card Memory modules Page Page Page Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot Page Page Page Increasing the hard drive space for the Hibernation file Security Protecting the computer Using passwords Setting passwords in WindowsSetting passwords in Computer Setup Bios administrator password Managing a Bios administrator password Page Using Computer Setup DriveLock Entering a Bios administrator password Setting a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLock Entering an Automatic DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Removing Automatic DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup security features Viewing Computer Setup System InformationSecuring system devices Using Computer Setup System IDs Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical security updates Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models only Installing a security cable Software Updates Updating software Updating the Bios Determining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Updating programs and drivers Click Download Backup and recovery Click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools Backup Backing up your information Performing a recovery Recovering your informationRecovering the operating system and programs Using Computer Setup Computer SetupStarting Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Computer Setup menus Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup File menu Security menu System Configuration menu Enable/disable CD-ROM boot disabled by default Enable/disable Wake on USB enabled by default MultiBay devices and ExpressCard devices on MultiBoot About the boot device order MultiBoot Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changes Choosing MultiBoot preferences Setting a new boot order in Computer SetupDynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt Entering MultiBoot Express preferences Using Client Management Solutions Configuring and deploying a software imageManagement 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 HP Universal Print Driver select models only Symbols/Numerics Index DVD-ROM Jacks USB