HP EliteBook 850 G3 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 157.
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 164.
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. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
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.
164 Chapter 9 Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure Start in Windows 8

HP EliteBook 850 G3 Specifications

General

Form factor	Clamshell
Product type	Ultrabook
Product color	Silver
Country of origin	China
Bus type	OPI
Stepping	D1
Tjunction	100 °C
Processor cache	4 MB
Processor cores	2
Processor model	i7-6500U
System bus rate	4 GT/s
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor series	Intel Core i7-6500 Mobile series
Processor socket	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor threads	4
Processor codename	Skylake
Configurable TDP-up	25 W
Processor frequency	2.5 GHz
Processor cache type	Smart Cache
Configurable TDP-down	7.5 W
Processor lithography	14 nm
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor front side bus	- MHz
PCI Express slots version	3.0
Processor boost frequency	3.1 GHz
Processor operating modes	64-bit
ECC supported by processor	No
PCI Express configurations	1x4, 4x1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequency	2.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-down frequency	0.8 GHz
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12
Numeric keypad	Yes
Pointing device	Touchpad
Recovery operating system	Windows 10 Pro
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM
Internal memory	8 GB
Memory clock speed	2133 MHz
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)	1 x 4 GB
SSD capacity	The Solid State Drive's storage capacity in Gigabytes.
SSD interface	SATA
Storage media	SSD
Total storage capacity	512 GB
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installed	1
Display diagonal	15.6 \
Native aspect ratio	16:9
On-board graphics card ID	1916
Discrete graphics card model	Not available
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 520
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	1.74 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)	1050 MHz
Battery capacity	46 Wh
Number of battery cells	3
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
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Charging port type	DC-in jack
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR
Processor code	SR2EZ
Processor ARK ID	88194
Processor package size	42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00
Intel segment tagging	Enterprise
HP segment	Business
HP Software provided	HP BIOSphere with HP Sure Start, HP Client Security, HP Image Assistant, HP SoftPaq Download Manager, HP Connection Manager, HP Noise Reduction Software, HP Clear Sound Amp

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	257.7 mm
Width	383.3 mm
Height	19.4 mm
Weight	1880 g