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Updating the workstation, Updating the workstation after first start, Upgrading the bios – HP Z1 G2-Workstation User Manual

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7 Updating the workstation

HP is constantly working on improving your total workstation experience. To be sure that your

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 start

After successfully starting the workstation for the first time, you should follow these guidelines to be sure

that the workstation is up to date:

Be sure that you have the latest system BIOS loaded. See

Upgrading the BIOS on page 50

.

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

Upgrading device drivers

on page 51

.

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 startup.

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:

Procedures for upgrading the BIOS, as well as the F10 Computer 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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