HP Spectre 13 User Manual

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.
1. Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
– or –
Click the question mark icon in the taskbar.
2. Click Updates, and then click 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. If the update is more recent than your BIOS version, 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.
BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that appear on the screen after the download is
complete. If no instructions appear, follow these steps:
1. Type file in the taskbar search box, and then select File Explorer.
2. Click 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.
NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded le
from your hard drive.
54 Chapter 6 Using Setup Utility (BIOS)

HP Spectre 13 Specifications

General

Form factor	Clamshell
Product type	Laptop
Product color	Silver
Housing material	Aluminium, Carbon fibre
Country of origin	China
Memory slots	1x SO-DIMM
Internal memory	8 GB
Memory clock speed	1866 MHz
Memory form factor	On-board
Internal memory type	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)	1 x 8 GB
SSD capacity	The Solid State Drive's storage capacity in Gigabytes.
SSD interface	PCI Express
Storage media	SSD
SSD form factor	M.2
Card reader integrated	No
Total storage capacity	1024 GB
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installed	1
LED backlight	Yes
Display surface	Gloss
Display diagonal	13.3 \
Native aspect ratio	16:9
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)	1050 MHz
Speakers manufacturer	Bang & Olufsen
Number of built-in speakers	2
WWAN	Not installed
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth version	4.2
Charging port type	DC-in jack
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
USB Sleep-and-Charge ports	3
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
AC adapter power	45 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltage	19 V
Battery capacity	38 Wh
Battery life (max)	8 h
Number of battery cells	4
Pointing device	Touchpad
Bus type	OPI
Stepping	H0
Tjunction	100 °C
Processor cache	4 MB
Processor model	i7-7500U
System bus rate	4 GT/s
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor socket	BGA 1356
Processor codename	Kaby Lake
Configurable TDP-up	25 W
Processor frequency	2.7 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	3.5 GHz
Processor operating modes	64-bit
PCI Express configurations	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 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
Sustainability certificates	RoHS, EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Processor code	SR2ZV
Processor ARK ID	95451
Processor package size	42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	229 mm
Width	325 mm
Height	10.4 mm
Weight	1110 g