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 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 Setup Utility (BIOS), rst 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.
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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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