HP OMEN 15 User Manual

Downloading a BIOS update
CAUTION: 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.
1. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
2. Click Updates and tune-ups, and then click Check for HP updates now.
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, make a note of the date, name, or
other identifier. You may 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.
If the update is more recent than your BIOS, 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.
NOTE: If you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing
any software updates, especially system BIOS updates.
BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are revealed on the screen after the download
is complete. If no instructions are revealed, follow these steps:
1. From the Start screen, type file, and then select File Explorer.
2. Click your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:).
3. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that contains the
update.
4. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe).
The BIOS installation begins.
5. Complete the installation by following the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file
from your hard drive.
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics is a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) that allows you to run
diagnostic tests to determine whether the computer hardware is functioning properly. The tool runs outside
the operating system so that it can isolate hardware failures from issues that are caused by the operating
system or other software components.
50 Chapter 7 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)

HP OMEN 15 Specifications

General

Form factor	Clamshell
Product type	Laptop
Product color	Black
Country of origin	China
Market positioning	Gaming
Built-in microphone	Yes
Speakers manufacturer	Bang & Olufsen
Number of built-in speakers	2
Display surface	Matt
Display diagonal	15.6 \
Native aspect ratio	16:9
Bus type	DMI3
Stepping	R0
Tjunction	100 °C
Processor cache	6 MB
Processor cores	4
Processor model	i7-6700HQ
System bus rate	8 GT/s
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor series	Intel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Processor socket	BGA 1440
Processor threads	8
Processor codename	Skylake
Processor frequency	2.6 GHz
Processor cache type	Smart Cache
Configurable TDP-down	35 W
Processor lithography	14 nm
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor front side bus	- MHz
PCI Express slots version	3.0
Processor boost frequency	3.5 GHz
Processor operating modes	64-bit
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	45 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM170
Pointing device	Touchpad
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM
Internal memory	16 GB
Memory clock speed	2133 MHz
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 8 GB
HDD speed	7200 RPM
HDD capacity	1000 GB
SSD capacity	256 GB
HDD interface	SATA
SSD interface	PCI Express
Storage media	HDD+SSD
SSD form factor	M.2
Total storage capacity	1256 GB
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installed	1
Processor code	SR2FQ
Processor ARK ID	88967
Processor package size	42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00
On-board graphics card ID	0x191B
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 965M
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 530
Discrete graphics card memory	4 GB
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR5
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card memory	2.005 GB
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	1.7 GB
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4
On-board graphics card base frequency	350 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1050 MHz
Battery capacity	61.5 Wh
Battery life (max)	11 h
Number of battery cells	3
AC adapter power	120 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltage	19 V
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
WWAN	Not installed
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth version	4.2
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Charging port type	DC-in jack
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0
Sustainability certificates	RoHS, EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	253 mm
Width	382 mm
Height	24.5 mm
Weight	2090 g