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1. Start Computer Setup. See Starting Computer Setup on page 62.

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 64.

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.

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 displayed on the screen after the download

is complete. If no instructions are displayed, 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.

64 Chapter 8 Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure Start

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HP Elite x2 1012 G2 Specifications

General

Form factor	Convertible (Detachable)
Product type	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product color	Silver
Country of origin	China
Display diagonal	12.3 \
Touch technology	Multi-touch
Display resolution	2736 x 1824 pixels
Native aspect ratio	3:2
Bus type	OPI
Stepping	H0
Tjunction	100 °C
Processor cache	4 MB
Processor cores	2
System bus rate	4 GT/s
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor series	Intel Core i7-7600 Mobile Series
Processor socket	BGA 1356
Processor threads	4
Processor codename	Kaby Lake
Configurable TDP-up	25 W
Processor frequency	2.8 GHz
Processor cache type	Smart Cache
Configurable TDP-down	7.5 W
Processor lithography	14 nm
Processor manufacturer	Intel
PCI Express slots version	3.0
Processor boost frequency	3.9 GHz
Processor operating modes	64-bit
ECC supported by processor	No
PCI Express configurations	1x2, 1x4, 2x2, 2x1, 4x1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequency	2.9 GHz
Configurable TDP-down frequency	0.8 GHz
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12
Internal memory	8 GB
Memory clock speed	1866 MHz
Internal memory type	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	16 GB
SSD capacity	The Solid State Drive's storage capacity in Gigabytes.
SSD interface	NVMe 3.0, PCI Express
Storage media	SSD
SSD form factor	M.2
Total storage capacity	512 GB
Compatible memory cards	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Number of SSDs installed	1
On-board graphics card ID	0x5916
Discrete graphics card model	Not available
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 620
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	32 GB
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1150 MHz
Battery capacity	47 Wh
Battery life (max)	10 h
Video capturing speed	30 fps
Front camera resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Front camera signal format	1080p
Rear camera resolution (numeric)	8 MP
Front camera resolution (numeric)	5 MP
AC adapter power	65 W
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth version	4.2
Mobile network generation	4G
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR
Charging port type	DC-in jack
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
Pointing device	Clickpad
Processor code	SR33Z
Processor ARK ID	97466
Processor package size	42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00