HP Pavilion 14 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 files called SoftPaqs.
Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding
installing and troubleshooting the file.
Determining the BIOS version
To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed
on the computer, you need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed.
BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by using
Setup Utility.
1. Start Setup Utility.
2. If the system information is not displayed, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu.
BIOS and other system information is displayed.
3. To exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then
press enter.
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, or
connected to an optional power source. During the download and installation, follow these instructions:
Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet.
Do not shut down the computer or initiate Suspend or Hibernation.
Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord.
1. Access the page on the HP website that provides software for your computer.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you want
to download.
3. At the download area, follow these steps:
a. Identify the BIOS update that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your
computer. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. 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 Pavilion 14 Specifications

General

Form factor	Clamshell
Product type	Laptop
Product color	Red
Country of origin	China
Processor cache	2 MB
Processor cores	4
Processor model	A8-7410
Processor family	AMD A8
Processor socket	Socket FT3b
Processor frequency	2.2 GHz
Processor cache type	L2
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Processor boost frequency	2.5 GHz
Internal memory	8 GB
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	- GB
Memory layout (slots x size)	1 x 8 GB
HDD speed	5400 RPM
HDD interface	SATA
Storage media	HDD
Optical drive type	No
Card reader integrated	Yes
Total storage capacity	1000 GB
Compatible memory cards	SD
Panel type	SVA
Display diagonal	14 \
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:9
Discrete graphics card model	Not available
On-board graphics card model	AMD Radeon R5
Number of built-in speakers	2
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth version	4.0
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100 Mbit/s
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0
Sustainability certificates	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
AC adapter power	45 W
Battery capacity	41 Wh
Number of battery cells	3
Bundled software	HP ePrint HP Games Powered by WildTangent HP Support Assistant software included McAfee LiveSafe Netflix Dropbox CyberLink PowerDirector TripAdvisor
Operating system architecture	64-bit
Pointing device	Touchpad

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	224 mm
Width	338 mm
Height	19.5 mm
Weight	1780 g