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Updating the workstation, Updating the workstation after first boot, Upgrading the bios – HP Z230 Tower-Workstation User Manual

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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 41

.

Ensure that you have the latest drivers for your system. See

Upgrading device drivers

on page 42

.

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.

Restart the computer, and then press

esc

while the company logo is displayed. The computer

Startup Menu appears.

2.

Press

f10

to enter Computer (

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 BIOS Menu settings in Computer (f10) Setup utility as well as procedures for

upgrading the BIOS, see the Maintenance and Service Guide at

http://www.hp.com/support/

workstation_manuals

.

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