Downloading A Bios Update - HP ENVY x360 15 Maintenance And Service Manual

Downloading a BIOS update

CAUTION:
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 unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet.
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Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep.
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● Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord.
NOTE: If the computer is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any
software updates, especially system BIOS updates.
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. Click Updates, and then click Check for updates and messages.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
4. At the download area, follow these steps:
a. Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it to the BIOS version currently installed on the
computer. If the update is more recent than the BIOS version, make a note of the date, name, or other
identifier. You may need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to
the hard drive.
b. Follow the on-screen instructions to download the selection to the hard drive. Make a note of the
path to the location on the hard drive where the BIOS update is downloaded. This path will be needed
when it is time to install the update.
BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that appear on the screen after the download is
complete. If no instructions appear, follow these steps:
1. Type file in the taskbar search box, and then select File Explorer.
2. Click the hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:).
3. Using the hard drive path recorded earlier, open the folder that contains the update.
4. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe).
The BIOS installation begins.
5. Complete the installation by following the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, the downloaded file can be deleted
from the hard drive.
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