HP ENVY User Manual

8 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) in Windows 8.1
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.
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)
CAUTION: 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, quickly press esc, and then press f10.
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 determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the one currently installed on
the computer, you need to know the version of the system BIOS that is installed.
BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be revealed from the Start screen by
typing support, selecting the HP Support Assistant app, selecting My computer, and then selecting
System Information, or by using Setup Utility (BIOS).
1. Start Setup Utility (BIOS) (see Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) on page 87).
2. Select Main, and then make note of your BIOS version.
3. Select Exit, select Exit Discarding Changes, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
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:
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Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet.
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Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep.
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Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord.
NOTE: If your computer is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any
software updates, especially system BIOS updates.
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) 87

HP ENVY Specifications

General

Bus type	DMI
Stepping	D2
Tjunction	100 °C
Processor cache	6 MB
Processor cores	4
Processor model	i7-2630QM
System bus rate	5 GT/s
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor series	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor socket	Socket 988
Processor threads	8
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge
Processor frequency	2 GHz
Processor cache type	Smart Cache
Processor lithography	32 nm
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor front side bus	- MHz
PCI Express slots version	2.0
Processor boost frequency	2.9 GHz
Processor operating modes	64-bit
ECC supported by processor	No
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	45 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	20
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16
Motherboard chipset	Intel HM67 Express
HDD speed	5400 RPM
HDD capacity	750 GB
HDD interface	SATA
Storage media	HDD
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	-
Total storage capacity	1500 GB
Number of HDDs installed	2
Display diagonal	17.3 \
Native aspect ratio	16:9
Display number of colors	16.78 million colors
Type	PC
Power supply type	AC/DC
Power requirements	100 - 240V
AC adapter included	Yes
Wireless technology	Wi-Fi
Graphics card family	AMD
Compliance industry standards	802.11a/b/g/n
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)	16 GB
Memory slots	4x SO-DIMM
Internal memory	8 GB
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM
On-board graphics card ID	0x116
Discrete graphics card model	AMD Radeon HD 6850M
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1100 MHz
Audio system	HD
Keyboard layout	AZERTY
Pointing device	Touchpad + Scroll zone
Networking type	10/100/1000
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium
Charging port type	DC-in jack
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0
Password protection type	BIOS, HDD
Battery life (max)	2.25 h
Number of battery cells	6
AC adapter power	120 W
Sustainability certificates	EPEAT Silver
Product color	Black, Silver
Country of origin	China
Processor code	SR02Y
Processor ARK ID	52219
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998) mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	275 mm
Width	416 mm
Height	38.7 mm
Weight	3410 g