HP Sprout 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:
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. Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
– or –
Select the question mark icon in the taskbar.
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.
BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are revealed on the screen after the download
is complete. If no instructions are revealed, follow these steps:
1. Type file in the taskbar search box, and then select File Explorer.
2. Select 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.
Changing the boot order using the f9 prompt
To dynamically choose a boot device for the current startup sequence, follow these steps:
1. Access the Boot Device Options menu:
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HP Sprout Specifications

General

Full HD	Yes
Screen shape	Flat
Display diagonal	23 \
Touch technology	Multi-touch
Native aspect ratio	16:9
Detachable display	No
Storage drive interface	Serial ATA
Tcase	71.35 °C
Bus type	DMI
Stepping	C0
Processor code	SR1QM
Processor cache	8 MB
Processor cores	4
Processor model	i7-4790S
System bus rate	5 GT/s
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor series	Intel Core i7-4700 Desktop series
Processor socket	LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Processor threads	8
Processor codename	Haswell
Number of QPI links	0
Processor frequency	3.2 GHz
Processor cache type	Smart Cache
Processor lithography	22 nm
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor front side bus	- MHz
PCI Express slots version	3.0
Processor boost frequency	4 GHz
Processor operating modes	64-bit
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory channels supported by processor	Dual
Memory clock speeds supported by processor	1333, 1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)	25.6 GB/s
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	32 GB
Memory slots	2
Internal memory	8 GB
Memory slots type	SO-DIMM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 4 GB
HDD speed	5400 RPM
HDD interface	SATA
Storage media	Hybrid-HDD
Hybrid-HDD cache type	Flash
Total storage capacity	1000 GB
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of storage drives installed	1
On-board graphics card ID	0x412
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 745A
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Discrete graphics card memory	2048 GB
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR3
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	350 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	11.1
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1200 MHz
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	3
Audio system	DTS Studio Sound
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Bluetooth version	4.0
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
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.
Operating system installed	Windows 8.1
Scalability	1S
Processor ARK ID	80808
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal solution specification	PCG 2013C
Intel® Smart Response Technology	-
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00
Product color	Silver
Country of origin	China
Product type	All-in-One PC
Motherboard chipset	Intel® H97
Total megapixels	1 MP
AC adapter power	350 W
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR

Weight and Dimensions

Depth (with stand)	577 mm
Width (with stand)	594 mm
Height (with stand)	605 mm
Weight (with stand)	15280 g