Table 6-1 Computer Setup—Main (continued)
Option Description
System Diagnostics If the hard drive has the HP Advanced Diagnostics installed, the application launches. If HP Advanced
Diagnostics is not installed, then a basic version that is built into the BIOS provides the capability to perform
the following functions:
● Memory Test
● Hard Drive Check
● Language
Update System BIOS Lets you update the system BIOS from www.hp.com or another network server, from a removable USB drive,
or from a le located on the hard drive.
● Check [current selection] for BIOS Updates
The string that appears here depends on the setting in BIOS Update Preferences.
● Lock BIOS Version
If this option is selected, the system is locked to the current BIOS version and, updates are not allowed.
● BIOS Rollback Policy
■ Unrestricted Rollback to older BIOS—Lets you roll back to any previous version of BIOS.
■ Restricted Rollback to older BIOS—If selected, Minimum BIOS Version becomes active, which lets
you manually enter the minimum BIOS version that you can roll back to.
● Allow BIOS Updates Using a Network
● BIOS Update Preferences
■ Check for Update on Next Reboot—Default is disabled.
■ BIOS Source—Lets you select either HP.com or a custom URL. If Custom URL is selected, Edit
Custom URL becomes active. HP recommends using a custom URL only for a managed IT
environment.
■ Automatic BIOS Update Setting
Allows conguration of a periodic check for updates:
NOTE: If Microsoft Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption (BDE) is enabled, it must be temporarily
suspended before the BIOS is ashed.
■ Do not update
■ Checking for updates and prompt the user to accept or reject the update at that time
■ Checking for updates and install all new versions
■ Checking for updates and install only new versions marked important
■ BIOS Update Frequency
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