To Update The Notebook Bios - HP Pavilion XF315 Reference Manual

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To update the notebook BIOS

Hewlett-Packard may provide updates to the notebook's BIOS to enhance its capabilities.
You can use e-DiagTools for Windows to download and install BIOS updates in your
notebook.
Because a BIOS update replaces the previous version, you must follow these
instructions exactly, or you risk damaging your notebook. The BIOS update
process resets the settings in the BIOS configuration utility.
1. In Windows, exit any programs that are running.
2. Remove any PC card.
3. Connect the AC adapter.
4. Connect any cables or equipment needed to connect to the Internet.
5. Click Start, All Programs, Hewlett-Packard, Notebook, HP e-DiagTools, e-DiagTools
for Windows.
6. Click Update, select Download New and click OK. Follow the instructions that
appear. Once the update process begins, do not interrupt it.
The first time you make an Internet connection from this program, click Change
Settings in the Connect window to define your connection settings.
7. When the process is completed, reset the notebook (see page 29).
BIOS updates are also available from the HP Business Support web site
(www.hp.com/go/bizsupport). Installation utilities and instructions are provided with the
updates.
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