Using Setup Utility (Bios); Starting Setup Utility (Bios); Updating Setup Utility (Bios); Determining The Bios Version - HP ENVY x360 15 Maintenance And Service Manual

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Using Setup Utility (BIOS)

Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output
devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Setup Utility (BIOS) includes
settings for the types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the computer, and the amount of system and
extended memory.
NOTE: To start Setup Utility on convertible computers, the computer must be in notebook mode and the
keyboard must be attached to the notebook.

Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)

CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). Errors can prevent the computer
from operating properly.
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Turn on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f10.

Updating Setup Utility (BIOS)

Updated versions of Setup Utility (BIOS) may be available on the HP website.
Most BIOS updates on the HP website are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs.
Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and
troubleshooting the file.

Determining the BIOS version

To decide whether Setup Utility (BIOS) needs to be updated, first determine the BIOS version on the computer.
To reveal the BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS), use one of these options.
HP Support Assistant
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1. Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
– or –
Click the question mark icon in the taskbar.
2. Select My PC, and then select Specifications.
● Setup Utility (BIOS)
1. Start Setup Utility (BIOS) (see
2. Select Main, select System Information, and then make note of the BIOS version.
3. Select Exit, select No, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
To check for later BIOS versions, see
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) on page
Downloading a BIOS update on page
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