Software Updates User Guide
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Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer.
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Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................... 2 Determining the BIOS version ............................................................................................. 2 Downloading a BIOS update ............................................................................................... 3 Updating programs and drivers ................................................
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Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with your computer are available either through the HP Software Update utility or on the HP Web site. The computer includes a utility that automatically checks for software updates from HP. The utility runs every 30 days and provides a list of support alerts, such as security enhancements, and optional software and driver updates.
Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the computer, you need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed.
Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a 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.
NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you may delete the downloaded file from your hard drive.
Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer: ● Click a software update link in Help and Support. – or – ● Visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com and click Software & Driver Downloads to download the software for your computer model. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you want to update. 3.
Index B BIOS update downloading installing 3 3 C computer information 2 S SoftPaq 1 software BIOS update 3 HP Web site 1 SoftPaq 1 updates 1 updating programs and drivers 5 U updates, software 1 6 Index
