Updating the computer, Updating the bios, Determining the current bios version – HP Z2 G9 Mini Workstation User Manual

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HP is constantly working to improve your total computer experience. To ensure that the computer uses the

latest enhancements, HP recommends that you install the latest BIOS, driver, and software updates on a

regular basis.

After successfully starting 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

Updating the BIOS on page 21

.

Be sure that you have the latest drivers for your system. See

Upgrading device drivers on page 22

.

Become familiar with your available HP resources. See

Online support on page 26

.

Consider a subscription to Driver Alerts at

https://h41369.www4.hp.com/alerts-signup.php

.

Updating the BIOS

For optimum performance, determine the BIOS version on the computer, and upgrade it if necessary.

Determining the current BIOS version

This section describes how to determine the current BIOS version.

To determine the current BIOS version:

1.

Press

esc

during startup.

2.

Repeatedly press

f10

to enter Computer Setup (F10).

3.

Select Main, and then select System Information. Note the Computer System BIOS version.

NOTE:

For procedures for upgrading the BIOS as well as the Computer Setup (F10) BIOS Menu settings, see

the Maintenance and Service Guide at

http://www.hp.com/support

. Follow the instructions to find your

product, and then select Manuals.

Upgrading the BIOS

Follow these instructions to find and download the latest available BIOS version, which includes the latest

enhancements.

1.

Go to

http://www.hp.com/support

and select your product.

2.

Select Software and Drivers and follow the instructions to locate the latest BIOS version available for the

computer.

3.

Compare the BIOS version on your computer to the BIOS versions on the website (see

Determining the

current BIOS version on page 21

). If the BIOS version on the website is the same as the version on your

system, no further action is required.

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