Downloading A Bios Update; Installing A Bios Update; Changing The Boot Order Using The F9 Prompt - HP ENVY x360 15m Maintenance And Service Manual

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.

Downloading a BIOS update

After you review the prerequisites, you can check for and download BIOS updates.
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 identifier. You might 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:
software updates, especially system BIOS updates.

Installing a BIOS update

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. 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 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.

Changing the boot order using the f9 prompt

To dynamically choose a boot device for the current startup sequence, follow these steps.
If you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any
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