Updating The Workstation; Updating The Workstation After First Boot; Upgrading The Bios; Determining The Current Bios Version - HP Workstation User Manual

7

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:
Ensure that you have the latest system BIOS loaded. See
●
Ensure that you have the latest drivers for your system. See
●
on page
Become familiar with your available HP resources.
●
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
Startup 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:
upgrading the BIOS, see the Maintenance and Service Guide at
workstation_manuals.
42.
to enter Computer (f10) Setup Utility.
For BIOS Menu settings in Computer (f10) Setup utility as well as procedures for
Upgrading the BIOS on page
Upgrading device drivers
esc while the company logo is displayed. The computer
Updating the workstation after first boot
41.
http://www.hp.com/support/
41