7 Updating the workstation

HP is constantly working on improving your total workstation experience. To ensure that the workstation leverages the latest enhancements, HP recommends that you install the latest BIOS, driver, and software updates on a regular basis.

Updating the workstation after first boot

After successfully booting the workstation for the first time, you should follow these guidelines to ensure that the workstation is up-to-date:

●Ensure that you have the latest system BIOS loaded. See Upgrading the BIOS on page 44.

●Ensure that you have the latest drivers for your system. See Upgrading device drivers on page 45.

●Become familiar with your available HP resources.

●Consider a subscription to Driver Alerts at http://www.hp.com/go/subscriberschoice.

Upgrading the BIOS

For optimum performance, determine the BIOS revision on the workstation, and upgrade it if necessary.

Determining the current BIOS version

To determine the current BIOS version:

1.Press Esc during power-up.

2.Press F10 to enter the F10 Setup utility.

3.Select File > System Information. Note the workstation BIOS version and compare it with the BIOS versions that appear on the HP website.

NOTE: Procedures for upgrading the BIOS, as well as the F10 Computer Setup utility BIOS Menu settings, are located in the HP Z1 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals.

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