HP OMEN 17 User Manual

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
so
ftware 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 identier. 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
c
omplete. 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:).
3
. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder that contains the update.
4
. Double-click the le that has an .exe extension (for example, lename.exe).
The BIOS installation begins.
5
. Complete the installation by following the on-screen instructions.
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HP OMEN 17 Specifications

General

Form factor	Clamshell
Product type	Laptop
Product color	Black, Carbon, Red
Country of origin	China
Market positioning	Gaming
Internal memory	8 GB
Memory clock speed	2133 MHz
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 4 GB
HDD speed	7200 RPM
HDD interface	SATA
Storage media	HDD
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes
Total storage capacity	1000 GB
Compatible memory cards	SD
Number of HDDs installed	1
Display surface	Matt
Display diagonal	17.3 \
Native aspect ratio	16:9
On-board graphics card ID	0x191B
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 530
Discrete graphics card memory	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR5
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics
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)	950 MHz
Speakers manufacturer	Bang & Olufsen
Number of built-in speakers	2
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth version	4.2
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.
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0
Sustainability certificates	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
Password protection type	Power on
AC adapter power	120 W
Battery capacity	62 Wh
Number of battery cells	6
Keyboard layout	QWERTY
Pointing device	Touchpad
Bus type	DMI3
Stepping	R0
Tjunction	100 °C
Processor cache	6 MB
Processor cores	4
Processor model	i5-6300HQ
System bus rate	8 GT/s
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor series	Intel® Core™ i5-6300 Mobile Series
Processor socket	BGA 1440
Processor codename	Skylake
Processor frequency	2.3 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	3.2 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
Processor code	SR2FP
Processor ARK ID	88959
Processor package size	42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	279 mm
Width	416 mm
Height	29.9 mm
Weight	2750 g