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Updating the workstation
HP is constantly working on improving your total workstation experience. To ensure that the workstation
leverages the latest enhancements, HP recommends that you install the latest BIOS, driver, and software
updates on a regular basis.
Updating the workstation after first boot
After successfully booting the workstation for the first time, you should follow these guidelines to ensure
that the workstation is up-to-date:
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Ensure that you have the latest system BIOS loaded. See
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Ensure that you have the latest drivers for your system. See
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Become familiar with your available HP resources.
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Consider a subscription to Driver Alerts at http://www.hp.com/go/subscriberschoice.
Upgrading the BIOS
For optimum performance, determine the BIOS revision on the workstation, and upgrade it if necessary.
Determining the current BIOS version
To determine the current BIOS version:
1.
Restart the computer, and then press
Menu appears.
2.
Press
f10
3.
Select File > System Information. Note the workstation BIOS version and compare it with the BIOS
versions that appear on the HP website.
NOTE:
BIOS, see
Upgrading BIOS
Updated versions of the BIOS may be available on the HP website. Most BIOS updates on the HP website are
packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs.
If the BIOS on the website is the same as the version on your system, no further action is required.
If the BIOS on the website is a version later than the one on your system, download the appropriate version
for the workstation. Follow the instructions in the release notes to complete the installation.
to enter Computer (f10) Setup Utility.
For BIOS Menu settings in Computer (f10) Setup utility as well as procedures for upgrading the
BIOS ROM on page
10.
Upgrading the BIOS on page
Upgrading device drivers on page
esc
while the company logo is displayed. The computer Startup
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