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.
– or –
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 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 decide whether you need to update Setup Utility (BIOS), first 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.
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