HP ProBook 4540s 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 pressing
fn+esc (if you are already in Windows) or by using Computer Setup.
1. Start Computer Setup.
2. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select File > System Information.
3. To exit Computer Setup without saving your changes, click the Exit icon in the lower-left corner
of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
– or –
Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select File > Ignore Changes and Exit, 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, 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 help and then select Help and Support.
2. In the Help and Support search box, type maintain, and then 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.
128 Chapter 5 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics

HP ProBook 4540s Specifications

General

Form factor	Clamshell
Product type	Laptop
Product color	Black, Grey
Country of origin	China
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM
Internal memory	2 GB
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)	1 x 2 GB
HDD speed	5400 RPM
HDD interface	SATA
Storage media	HDD
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes
Total storage capacity	750 GB
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installed	1
Display diagonal	15.6 \
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:9
On-board graphics card ID	0x166
Discrete graphics card model	AMD Radeon HD 7650M
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Discrete graphics card memory	1 GB
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR3
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1000 MHz
Intel segment tagging	Enterprise
Number of built-in speakers	2
Front camera signal format	720p
Charging port type	DC-in jack
DisplayPorts quantity	0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Battery capacity	47 Wh
Battery life (max)	7 h
Number of battery cells	6
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR
Pointing device	Touchpad
Bus type	DMI
Stepping	L1
Tjunction	90 °C
Processor cache	3 MB
Processor model	i3-3110M
System bus rate	5 GT/s
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor socket	BGA 1023
Processor threads	4
Processor codename	Ivy Bridge
Processor frequency	2.4 GHz
Processor cache type	Smart Cache
Processor lithography	22 nm
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor front side bus	- MHz
PCI Express slots version	2.0
Processor operating modes	64-bit
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	24
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16
Operating system installed	FreeDOS
AC adapter power	90 W
Processor code	SR0N2
Processor ARK ID	65700
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023) mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	256 mm
Width	375 mm
Height	28 mm
Weight	247 g