Using Setup Utility (BIOS)6
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.
NOTE: To start Setup Utility on convertible computers, your computer must be in notebook mode and you
must use the keyboard attached to your notebook.
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)
You have several ways to access the Setup Utility (BIOS).
IMPORTANT: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). Errors can prevent the
computer from operating properly.
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Turn on or restart the computer and quickly press f10.
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Turn on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f10 when the Start menu is displayed.
Updating Setup Utility (BIOS)
Updated versions of Setup Utility (BIOS) might be available on the HP website. Most BIOS updates on the HP
website are packaged in compressed les called SoftPaqs. Some download packages contain a le named
Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the le.
Determining the BIOS version
To decide whether you need to update Setup Utility (BIOS), rst determine the BIOS version on your computer.
To reveal the BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS), use one of these options.
● HP Support Assistant
1. Select the Search icon in the taskbar, type support in the search box, and then select the HP
Support Assistant app.
– or –
Select the question mark icon in the taskbar.
2. Under My notebook, select Specications.
● Setup Utility (BIOS)
1. Start Setup Utility (BIOS) (see Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) on page 60).
2. Select Main, and then make note of the BIOS version.
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