HP ZBook 15 G2 User Manual

Updating the BIOS
Updated versions of the BIOS may 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 Computer Setup (BIOS), rst determine the BIOS version on your
computer.
BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be accessed by pressing fn+esc (if
you are already in Windows) or by using Computer Setup.
1. Start Computer Setup. See Starting Computer Setup on page 107.
2. Select Main, and then select System Information.
3. To exit Computer Setup without saving your changes, select the Exit icon in the lower-right corner of the
screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
– or –
Select Main, select Ignore Changes and Exit, and then press enter.
To check for later BIOS versions, see Downloading a BIOS update on page 109.
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 on 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. 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. Make a note of the date, name, or other identier. 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.
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.
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HP ZBook 15 G2 Specifications

General

Form factor	Clamshell
Product type	Mobile workstation
Product color	Black
Country of origin	China
Bus type	DMI
Stepping	C0
Tjunction	100 °C
Processor cache	3 MB
Processor cores	2
Processor model	i5-4210M
System bus rate	5 GT/s
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor series	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor socket	PGA946
Processor threads	4
Processor codename	Haswell
Processor frequency	2.6 GHz
Processor cache type	Smart Cache
Processor lithography	22 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
ECC supported by processor	No
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	37 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16
Motherboard chipset	Intel® QM87
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM
Internal memory	4 GB
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)	1 x 4 GB
HDD speed	7200 RPM
HDD interface	SATA
Storage media	HDD
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes
Total storage capacity	750 GB
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Panel type	SVA
Display surface	Matt
Display diagonal	15.6 \
Native aspect ratio	16:9
On-board graphics card ID	0x416
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA® Quadro® K610M
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Discrete graphics card memory	1 GB
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR5
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	400 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	11.1
Number of discrete graphics cards supported	1
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1150 MHz
Audio system	DTS Studio Sound HD
Front camera resolution	1280 x 720 pixels
WWAN	Not installed
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Bluetooth version	4.0
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Charging port type	DC-in jack
HDMI ports quantity	0
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 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	3
Pointing device	Touchpad
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional
Processor code	SR1L4
Processor ARK ID	81012
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00
Battery capacity	75 Wh
Number of battery cells	8
AC adapter power	150 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
Sustainability certificates	RoHS, EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	257 mm
Width	381.5 mm
Height	30.5 mm
Weight	2780 g