HP ZBook 15 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. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app.
2. Select Updates and tune-ups, and then select Check for HP updates now.
3. 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 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. If the update is
more recent than your BIOS, 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 displayed on the screen after the
download is complete. If no instructions are displayed, follow these steps:
1. From the Start screen, type e, and then click 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 on your hard drive that contains
the update.
4. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.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 file from your hard drive.
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HP ZBook 15 Specifications

General

Form factor	Clamshell
Product type	Mobile workstation
Product color	Black
Country of origin	China
Bus type	DMI2
Stepping	C0
Tjunction	100 °C
Processor cache	8 MB
Processor cores	4
Processor model	i7-4900MQ
System bus rate	- GT/s
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor series	Intel Core i7-4900 Mobile Series
Processor socket	PGA946
Processor threads	8
Processor codename	Haswell
Processor frequency	2.8 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	3.8 GHz
Processor operating modes	64-bit
ECC supported by processor	No
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	47 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16
Motherboard chipset	Intel® QM87
Memory slots	4x SO-DIMM
Internal memory	16 GB
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 8 GB
SSD capacity	The Solid State Drive's storage capacity in Gigabytes.
SSD interface	SATA
Storage media	SSD
Optical drive type	Blu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integrated	Yes
Total storage capacity	256 GB
Compatible memory cards	SD
Number of SSDs installed	1
Display diagonal	15.6 \
Native aspect ratio	16:9
On-board graphics card ID	0x416
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA® Quadro® K1100M
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Discrete graphics card memory	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR5
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	400 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	11.1
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1300 MHz
Audio system	DTS Studio Sound HD
Number of built-in speakers	2
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Bluetooth version	4.0
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Charging port type	DC-in jack
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.
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	3
Keyboard layout	-
Recovery operating system	Windows 8 Pro
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional
Processor code	SR15K
Processor ARK ID	75131
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00
Battery capacity	83 Wh
Battery life (max)	- h
AC adapter power	150 W
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	257 mm
Width	381.5 mm
Height	30.5 mm
Weight	2820 g