Updating The Bios; Determining The Bios Version; Downloading A Bios Update - HP Pavilion DV7-4070 User Manual

Updating the BIOS

To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you currently have and then download and install
the new BIOS.

Determining the BIOS version

To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed
on the computer, you need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed.
BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) is displayed by pressing
+esc (if you are already in Windows) or by opening Setup Utility.
To use Setup Utility for displaying BIOS information:
1. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Press the ESC key for Startup
Menu appears, press the
2. If Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select
the Main menu.
When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other system information appears.
3. To exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press
the enter

Downloading a BIOS update

CAUTION:
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 from the computer by disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet.
Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation.
Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord.
To download a BIOS update:
1. Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain > Software Updates to access the page on the HP
website that provides software for the computer.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify the computer and access the BIOS update you
want to download.
3. In the download:
a. Identify the BIOS update that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the 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 the hard drive.
b. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your selection to the hard drive.
Make a note of the path to the location on the hard drive where the BIOS update is
downloaded. Access this path when you are ready to install the update.
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To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install
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