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Downloading a BIOS update

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What's Next? 3. Use the arrow keys to select File, and then select System Information. 4. Press esc to return to the File menu. 5. Using the arrow keys, select Ignore changes and exit, and then follow the instructions on the screen. Downloading a BIOS update Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: ■ Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. ■ Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. ■ Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. ✎ HP posts BIOS updates only as needed. A newer BIOS update may not be available for your computer. It is recommended that you check the HP Web site periodically for BIOS updates. To download a BIOS update: 1. Open your Web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the product box, and then press enter. 3. Click your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your operating system. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to access the BIOS update you want to download. Make a note of the download date, name, or other identifier. You may need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your hard drive. 6. At the download area, perform these steps: a. Identify the BIOS update that is newer than the BIOS version currently installed on your computer as described in the section "Determining the BIOS version." b. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your selection to the hard drive. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update will be downloaded. You will need to access this path when you are ready to install the update. ✎ If you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Getting Started 9

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Getting Started
9
What’s Next?
3.
Use the arrow keys to select
File,
and then select
System Information
.
4. Press
esc
to return to the
File
menu.
5.
Using the arrow keys, select
Ignore changes and exit
, and then follow the instructions
on the screen.
Downloading a BIOS update
Ä
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation,
download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to reliable
external power using the AC adapter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while
the computer is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or
connected to an optional power source. During the download and installation, follow
these instructions:
Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the
AC outlet.
Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation.
Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord.
HP posts BIOS updates only as needed. A newer BIOS update may not be available for
your computer. It is recommended that you check the HP Web site periodically for
BIOS updates.
To download a BIOS update:
1.
Open your Web browser, go to
, and then select your country
or region.
2.
Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number
in the product box, and then press
enter
.
3.
Click your specific product from the models listed.
4.
Click your operating system.
5.
Follow the on-screen instructions to access the BIOS update you want to download.
Make a note of the download date, name, or other identifier. You may need this
information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your hard drive.
6.
At the download area, perform these steps:
a.
Identify the BIOS update that is newer than the BIOS version currently installed on
your computer as described in the section “Determining the BIOS version.”
b.
Follow the instructions on the screen to download your selection to the hard drive.
Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update
will be downloaded. You will need to access this path when you are ready to install
the update.
If you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before
installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates.