Updating the Bios | HP 8470p 14' C4P35UP#ABA, 15.6 C6Y99UT#ABA

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 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 EliteBook User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Webcam tips Adjusting webcam properties Vii Power management Drives Security 169 Xii Features Identifying hardwareTop components Pointing devices Features Lights Volume Buttons, switches, and fingerprint reader Power Options Wireless connection Front components Keys Off If the computer is plugged into an external power source Right-side components Left-side components Vent enables airflow to cool internal components Rear components Bottom components Wireless antennas select models only Display Additional hardware components Identifying the labels Page Wireless, modem, and local area network Using wireless devices select models only Using the wireless controls Identifying wireless and network iconsUsing the wireless button Using HP Connection Manager select models only Using Wireless Assistant software select models onlySelect Start All Programs HP HP 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