Using Setup Utility (Bios); Starting Setup Utility (Bios); Updating Setup Utility (Bios); Determining The Bios Version - HP ENVY x360 15m Maintenance And Service Manual

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Using Setup Utility (BIOS)

Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output
devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Setup Utility (BIOS) includes
settings for the types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the computer, and the amount of system and
extended memory.
NOTE: To start Setup Utility on convertible computers, your computer must be in notebook mode and you
must use the keyboard attached to your notebook.

Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)

You have several ways to access the Setup Utility (BIOS).
IMPORTANT:
from operating properly.
Turn on or restart the computer and quickly press f10.
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Turn on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press

Updating Setup Utility (BIOS)

Updated versions of Setup Utility (BIOS) might 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 decide whether you need to update Setup Utility (BIOS), first determine the BIOS version on your computer.
To reveal the BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS), use one of these options.
HP Support Assistant
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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.
Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). Errors can prevent the computer
f10 when the Start menu is displayed.
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