Updating the BIOS

The next sections describe different ways of updating the BIOS.

Downloading SoftPaqs to update the BIOS

Most BIOS updates on the HP website are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. To install BIOS updates from the HP website, follow the steps below:

1.Download the SoftPaq from the HP website.

2.Click Run, and then follow the on-screen instructions to update the BIOS.

NOTE: Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file.

BIOS Setup Menu

The tables in this section provide an overview of the BIOS Setup menu options.

Main menu

Select

System information

To do this

●View and change the system time and date.

●View identification information about your computer.

●View specification information about the processor, memory size, and system BIOS.

Security menu

Select

To do this

 

 

Administrator password

Control access to Setup Utility.

 

 

Power-on password

Control access to your computer.

 

 

TPM Status

Disable and enable (select models only).

 

 

TPM Operation

Select no operation and TPM status (select models only).

 

 

Diagnostics menu

Select

To do this

 

 

Primary Hard Disk Self Test

Run a quick or comprehensive self-test on the hard drive.

 

 

Memory Test

Run a diagnostic test on the system memory.

 

 

Using Computer Setup

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