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11 Software Updates
Updating software
Updated versions of the software provided with your computer are available either through the HP
Update utility or on the HP Web site.
The HP Update utility automatically checks for updates from HP. The utility runs a specified interval and
provides a list of support alerts, such as security enhancements, and optional software and driver
updates.
You can manually check for updates at any time by selecting Start > Help and Support > Update
Software & Drivers and follow the on-screen instructions.
Most software on the HP Web site is packaged in compressed files called
SoftPaqs
. Some BIOS updates
may be packaged in compressed files called
ROMPaqs
.
Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding
installing and troubleshooting the file. (Readme.txt files included with ROMPaqs are provided in English
only.)
To update the software using the HP Web site, follow these steps:
1. Identify your computer model, product category, and series or family. Prepare for a system BIOS
update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the computer. For details, refer to the
"Determining the BIOS version" section.
If your computer is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any
software updates, especially system BIOS updates.
NOTE: The computer system BIOS is stored on the system ROM. The BIOS initializes the
operating system, determines how the computer will interact with the hardware devices, and
provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date.
2. Open your Web browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support.
3. Select your country or region.
4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in
the product box.
5. Press enter.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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
BIOS version information (also known as
ROM date
and
System BIOS
) can be displayed by pressing
fn+esc (if you are already in Windows®) or by using Computer Setup.
110 Chapter 11 Software Updates
- HP EliteBook 1
- Safety warning notice 3
- Table of contents 5
- 1Features 13
- 2 Chapter 1 Features 14
- Identifying hardware 3 15
- 4 Chapter 1 Features 16
- Identifying hardware 5 17
- Front components 18
- Identifying hardware 7 19
- Rear components 20
- Right-side components 20
- Left-side components 20
- Bottom components 21
- Display components 22
- Identifying hardware 11 23
- Identifying the labels 24
- Icon Name Description 26
- Setting up a WLAN 29
- Protecting your WLAN 29
- Connecting to a WLAN 30
- Roaming to another network 31
- WLAN connection is very weak 35
- Selecting a location setting 37
- Using pointing devices 41
- Using the keyboard 41
- Displaying system information 42
- Initiating Standby 43
- Switching the screen image 44
- Using HP QuickLook 45
- Using HP QuickWeb 45
- Using keypads 45
- 4Multimedia 48
- Multimedia software 49
- Checking your audio functions 50
- Identifying the optical drive 52
- CD-R discs 54
- CD-RW discs 54
- DVD±R discs 54
- DVD±RW discs 54
- LightScribe DVD+R discs 54
- Playing a CD, DVD, or BD 55
- Configuring AutoPlay 56
- Changing DVD region settings 56
- Copying a CD, DVD, or BD 57
- Troubleshooting 58
- A disc does not play 59
- Webcam (select models only) 62
- Adjusting webcam properties 63
- 5 Power management 66
- Using the Power Meter 67
- Using power schemes 68
- Using external AC power 69
- Using battery power 70
- Charging a battery 72
- Managing low battery levels 73
- Calibrating a battery 75
- Step 3: Discharge the battery 76
- Conserving battery power 77
- Storing a battery 77
- Disposing of a used battery 77
- Testing an AC adapter 78
- Shutting down the computer 78
- 6 Drives 80
- Using HP 3D DriveGuard 81
- Replacing a hard drive 86
- Replacing an optical drive 88
- 7 External devices 91
- Using a 1394 device 92
- Using external drives 93
- Using a docking device 94
- 8 External media cards 95
- Configuring an ExpressCard 96
- Inserting an ExpressCard 96
- Inserting a smart card 99
- Removing a smart card 99
- 9 Memory modules 100
- 10 Security 108
- Using passwords 109
- BIOS administrator password 110
- Setting a DriveLock password 114
- Entering a DriveLock password 115
- Changing a DriveLock password 116
- Removing DriveLock protection 117
- Securing system devices 118
- Using antivirus software 120
- Using firewall software 120
- Installing a security cable 121
- 11 Software Updates 122
- Downloading a BIOS update 124
- Updating programs and drivers 125
- 12 Backup and recovery 126
- Performing a recovery 127
- 13 Computer Setup 128
- Computer Setup menus 129
- File menu 130
- Security menu 130
- System Configuration menu 131
- Computer Setup menus 121 133
- Computer Setup menus 123 135
- 14 MultiBoot 136
- 15 Management and Printing 140
- Support Software 142
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