Changing the boot order using the f9 prompt, Tpm bios settings (select products only) – HP EliteBook 840 G3 User Manual

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NOTE:

If you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing

any software updates, especially system BIOS updates.

BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are revealed on the screen after the download

is complete. If no instructions are revealed, follow these steps:

Select Start > Computer.

Select your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:).

Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder that contains the update.

Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe).
The BIOS installation begins.

Complete the installation by following the on-screen instructions.

NOTE:

After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file

from your hard drive.

Changing the boot order using the f9 prompt

To dynamically choose a boot device for the current startup sequence, follow these steps:

Access the Boot Device Options menu:
●

Computers or tablets with keyboards:

▲

Turn on or restart the computer, and when the HP logo appears, press

to enter the Boot

Device Options menu.

●

Tablets without keyboards:

▲

Turn off the tablet. Press the power button in combination with the volume down button until

the Startup menu is displayed, and then tap F9 to enter the Boot Device Options menu.

Select a boot device, then press

enter

TPM BIOS settings (select products only)

IMPORTANT:

Before enabling Trusted Platform Module (TPM) functionality on this system, you must ensure

that your intended use of TPM complies with relevant local laws, regulations and policies, and approvals or

licenses must be obtained if applicable. For any compliance issues arising from your operation/usage of TPM

which violates the above mentioned requirement, you shall bear all the liabilities wholly and solely. HP will

not be responsible for any related liabilities.

TPM provides additional security for your computer. You can modify the TPM settings in Computer Setup

(BIOS).

NOTE:

If you change the TPM setting to Hidden, TPM is not visible in the operating system.

To access TPM settings in Computer Setup:

Start Computer Setup. See

Select Security, select TPM Embedded Security, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

Chapter 12 Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure Start