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3. Select Exit, select one of the options, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ● In Windows, press ctrl+alt+s. To check for later BIOS versions, see Preparing for a BIOS update on page 46. Preparing for a BIOS update Be sure to follow all prerequisites before downloading and installing a BIOS update. IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of 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. ● Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. NOTE: If your computer is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Downloading a BIOS update After you review the prerequisites, you can check for and download BIOS updates. 1. Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. - or - Select the question mark icon in the taskbar. 2. Select Updates, and then select Check for updates and messages. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. 4. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it to the BIOS version currently installed on your computer. If the update is more recent than your BIOS version, make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. You might need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your hard drive. b. Follow the on-screen instructions 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 is downloaded. You will need to access this path when you are ready to install the update. Installing a BIOS update BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that appear on the screen after the download is complete. If no instructions appear, follow these steps. 1. Type file in the taskbar search box, and then select File Explorer. 2. Select your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:). 46 Chapter 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS)

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3.
Select
Exit
, select one of the options, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
●
In Windows, press
ctrl
+
alt
+
s
.
To check for later BIOS versions, see
Preparing for a BIOS update
on page
46
.
Preparing for a BIOS update
Be sure to follow all prerequisites before downloading and installing a BIOS update.
IMPORTANT:
To reduce the risk of 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.
●
Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord.
NOTE:
If your computer is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any
software updates, especially system BIOS updates.
Downloading a BIOS update
After you review the prerequisites, you can check for and download BIOS updates.
1.
Type
support
in the taskbar search box, and then select the
HP Support Assistant
app.
– or –
Select the question mark icon in the taskbar.
2.
Select
Updates
, and then select
Check for updates and messages
.
3.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
4.
At the download area, follow these steps:
a.
Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it to the BIOS version currently installed on your
computer. If the update is more recent than your BIOS version, make a note of the date, name,
or other identifier. You might need this information to locate the update later, after it has been
downloaded to your hard drive.
b.
Follow the on-screen instructions 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 is downloaded.
You will need to access this path when you are ready to install the update.
Installing a BIOS update
BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that appear on the screen after the download is
complete. If no instructions appear, follow these steps.
1.
Type
file
in the taskbar search box, and then select
File Explorer
.
2.
Select your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:).
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Using Setup Utility (BIOS)