Downloading a BIOS update............................................................................................................................................ 89
Installing a BIOS update ................................................................................................................................................... 90
Using Computer Setup ....................................................................................................................................................................... 91
Updating the BIOS...................................................................................................................................................................... 92
Determining the BIOS version......................................................................................................................................... 92
Preparing for a BIOS update............................................................................................................................................ 92
Downloading a BIOS update................................................................................................................................... 93
Installing a BIOS update .......................................................................................................................................... 93
Using Windows tools for backing up....................................................................................................................................... 95
Creating a system restore ........................................................................................................................................................ 96
Restoring and recovery methods ............................................................................................................................................ 96
Recovering using HP Recovery media .................................................................................................................................... 96
Changing the computer boot order......................................................................................................................................... 97
9 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics....................................................................................................................................................... 98
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