Updating The Computer; Updating The Computer After First Boot; Updating The Bios; Determining The Current Bios Version - HP Z8 G4 User Manual

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Updating the computer

HP is constantly working on improving your total computer experience. To ensure that the computer
leverages the latest enhancements, HP recommends that you install the latest BIOS, driver, and software
updates on a regular basis.

Updating the computer after first boot

After successfully booting the computer for the first time, follow these guidelines to be sure that the
computer 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 https://h41369.www4.hp.com/alerts-signup.php.
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Updating the BIOS

For optimum performance, determine the BIOS version on the computer, 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 Computer System BIOS version.
NOTE:
see the Maintenance and Service Guide at http://www.hp.com/support.

Upgrading BIOS

To find and download the latest available BIOS version, which includes the latest enhancements:
1. Go to https://support.hp.com/us-en/products/workstations-thin-clients/.
2. Select your product.
3. Select Software and Drivers.
4. Follow the instructions to locate the latest BIOS version available for the computer.
5. Compare the BIOS version on your computer to the BIOS versions on the website (see
current BIOS version on page
system, no further action is required.
6. If the BIOS version on the website is a version later than the one on your system, download the
appropriate version for the computer. Follow the instructions in the release notes to complete the
installation.
during startup (boot).
to enter Computer Setup (F10).
For procedures for upgrading the BIOS as well as the Computer Setup (F10) BIOS Menu settings,
29). If the BIOS version on the website is the same as the version on your
Updating the BIOS on page
Upgrading device drivers on page
Updating the computer after first boot
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Determining the
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