HP Z Series User Manual

Table 6-1 Computer Setup Main (continued)
Option Description
Update System BIOS Lets you update the system BIOS from www.hp.com or another network server, from a removable
USB drive, or from a file located on the hard drive.
Check [current selection] for BIOS Updates
The string that appears here depends on the setting in BIOS Update Preferences.
Lock BIOS Version
If this option is selected, the system is locked to the current BIOS version, and updates are not
allowed.
Native OS Firmware Update Service
Allows the operating system to drive firmware updates (for example, Windows Update).
BIOS Rollback Policy
■ Unrestricted Rollback to older BIOS: Lets you roll back to any previous version of BIOS.
■ Restricted Rollback to older BIOS: If selected, Minimum BIOS Version becomes active, which
lets you manually enter the minimum BIOS version that you can roll back to.
Minimum BIOS Version
Defaults to current version. Read-only unless restricted rollback is selected.
Allow BIOS Updates Using a Network
Lets you configure scheduled, automatic BIOS updates through the network.
BIOS Update Preferences
■ Check for Update on Next Reboot: Default is disabled.
■ BIOS Source: Lets you select either HP.com or a custom URL. If Custom URL is selected, Edit
Custom URL becomes active. HP recommends using a custom URL only for a managed IT
environment.
Automatic BIOS Update Setting
Allows configuration of a periodic check for updates:
NOTE: If Microsoft® Windows® BitLocker Drive Encryption (BDE) is enabled, it must be temporarily
suspended before the BIOS is flashed.
■ Do not update
■ Checking for updates and prompt the user to accept or reject the update at that time
■ Checking for updates and install all new versions
■ Checking for updates and install only new versions marked important
BIOS Update Frequency
■ Daily
■ Weekly
■ Monthly (default)
Network Configuration Settings
Lets you configure the network connection to the server that is the host for system firmware
updates.
Update BIOS Using Local Media
Lets you access files on either USB storage or the hard drive. The HP BIOS Update and Recovery
application included in BIOS Softpaqs at www.hp.com copies the BIOS file to the correct location on
the hard drive or USB device.
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HP Z Series Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	Z Series
Category	Desktop
Language	English