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Updating the workstation
Updating the workstation after first boot
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Updating the BIOS
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Upgrading device drivers
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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, follow these guidelines to be sure that the
workstation is up-to-date:
Be sure that you have the latest system BIOS version loaded. See
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Be sure 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.
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Updating the BIOS
For optimum performance, determine the BIOS version on the workstation, and upgrade it if necessary.
Determining the current BIOS version
To determine the current BIOS version:
1.
Press
Esc
2.
Press
F10
3.
Select Main, and then select System Information. Note the workstation System BIOS version.
NOTE:
see the Maintenance and Service Guide at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals.
during startup (boot).
to enter Computer Setup (F10).
For procedures for upgrading the BIOS as well as the Computer Setup (F10) BIOS Menu settings,
Updating the BIOS on page
Upgrading device drivers on page
Updating the workstation after first boot
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