HP Z620 Workstation - Manual (Page 55)

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 Upgrading the BIOS on page 47 .
● Ensure that you have the latest drivers for your system. See Upgrading device drivers
on page 48 .
● 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. Press Esc during power-up.
2. Press F10 to enter the F10 Setup utility.
3. Select File > System Information. Note the workstation BIOS version and compare it with the
BIOS versions that appear on the HP website.
NOTE: For procedures for upgrading the BIOS as well as the F10 Setup utility BIOS Menu
settings are located in the Maintenance and Service Guide at http://www.hp.com/support/
workstation_manuals .
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