6 Using Setup Utility (BIOS)
Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Setup Utility (BIOS) includes settings for the types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the computer, and the amount of system and extended memory.
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)
CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). Errors can prevent the computer from operating properly.
NOTE: If you have tablet with a detachable keyboard or keyboard dock, attach it before beginning these steps.
▲Turn on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f10.
Updating the BIOS
Updated versions of the BIOS may be available on the HP website.
Most BIOS updates on the HP website are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs.
Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file.
Determining the BIOS version
To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the one currently installed on the computer, you need to know the version of the system BIOS that is installed.
BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be revealed by pressing fn+esc (if you are already in Windows) or by using Setup Utility (BIOS).
1.Start Setup Utility (BIOS) (see Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) on page 43).
2.Use the arrow keys to select Main, and then make note of your BIOS version. To exit Setup Utility (BIOS):
1.Use the arrow keys to select Exit, select Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter.
2.Select Yes.
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